I love jam! Grape was my favourite growing up (still is). My best friends mom used to make the BEST grape jam from the grapes they had in their backyard….
Sumac Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon Tahini Sauce
Have you ever tried sumac? It has a tangy lemon-like flavour and has a beautiful red-purple hue to it. You can use it as a rub for meats (so good…
Dairy-Free Garlic Scape Pesto
Garlic scapes are the cute and curly green stalks that grow from garlic bulbs they have a mild garlicky taste but still pack a serious flavour punch. people often wonder how…
Strawberry Basil Lemonade Popsicles
I love the flavour combination of strawberries and basil. It is so refreshing! Add in some lemon, and you’ve got a delicious summer pop. Actually, who needs summer though to…
Chunky Lentil Soup
I love using lentils because they are so versatile. you can use them on top of salads, as a side dish, eat them hot or cold and my favourite, in…
Buttery Chocolate Chip Cookies
In my opinion, chocolate chip cookies NEED that buttery taste, don’t you think? There’s something about that buttery taste that takes me back to my childhood when I used to…
Rosemary & Sage Roasted Sweet Potatoes
These little cuties remind me of the most delicious sweet potatoes I’ve ever had from one of my favourite local restaurants in Toronto, The Simple Kitchen. Although these don’t do…
Buckwheat Flour Pizza Crust
Just a girl and her love for pizza! The real deal will always be my favourite, there is no denying that but, I like experimenting with different flours that are…
Hearty White Bean and Veggie Soup (with croutons)
I love this time of year in Canada with all the fall/winter produce. It’s the perfect opportunity to create a variety of nourishing soups. There are so many different soups…
Choosing local matters
I am a huge advocate for supporting local (see my previous blog posts about farmers markets and local honey), especially right now. More than ever, our local economy needs our…