Posts by The Culinary Chase
roasted radishes – so pretty!
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve most probably seen a few photos I’ve taken Saturday mornings at our local farmers’ market. It’s a perfect way to connect with vendors who earn their living off the land and it’s inspiration for me deciding what to make for dinner that night. I always find something new.
Read Morehow to cook a lobster – it’s easier than you think!
Lobster season is now open and the shop near us, Wayne’s World Lobster, opened its doors last Thursday. Heading there to pick out our lobster was a fond reminder of my childhood. Twice a year (possibly 3) my parents would drive to a lobster pound and choose the ones they would take home. Sometimes my…
Read Morefresh mozzarella, sweet cherry peppers and arugula pie
Flatbreads have been consumed by the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. The humble pizza/pie (an expanded version of a flatbread), became popular in the USA in the mid-1900s when the Neapolitans came over for factory jobs. According to history.com, the first documented pizzeria was Lombardi’s in Manhattan, licensed to sell pizza in 1905 and is…
Read Moredouble chocolate chip parfait – how to use a failed recipe
It happens. Cooks of all levels have experienced a failed recipe at least once, maybe more. The thing is, a failed recipe has room for improvement and making it into something better the next time around. That’s how we discover things, through trial and error.
Read Morehummus (with a surprising ingredient)
Most of us have, at some point, enjoyed hummus either as a dip with pita bread and veggies or as a condiment slathered over a falafel. The recipe is simple; grab a can of chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), garlic, tahini, lemon or lime juice, coriander and process in a blender. Hummus is a healthy substitute…
Read Morecioppino and a San Francisco mini trip
During the first week in March, Mr. S and I were in San Francisco; he was attending GDC while I was a tourist for 5 days. I had never been before and was eager to explore as much as possible and I did! Each day was packed with something new. We stayed in the Mission…
Read MorePortland Street Crêperie – a taste of France
Who doesn’t enjoy a delicious crêpe? Even better when a father and son duo decided to open a crêperie 18 months ago in downtown Dartmouth. Over the past 24 months the downtown core has seen a resurgence in the retail and food industry; mostly started by young, enthusiastic entrepreneurs. Mr. S and I are always…
Read Morehomemade anchovy butter (umami-rich)
Making flavoured butter isn’t a new invention but when anchovies are added, you get a whole lotta umami-rich going on. Say what? Umami is a trendy foodie word for a pleasant savoury taste. In a nutshell, something to pump up the flavour like adding a splash of fish sauce or lime juice. I read that…
Read Moreavocado and shrimp wonton baskets
When entertaining, I like to make appetisers that err on the side of healthy. I also make sure there’s a mix of food while being cognizant of the dietary restrictions our guests might have. Last month I made wonton noodle soup but only used half the wonton wrappers; the rest I froze. There’s always a…
Read Morehomemade grainy mustard
There’s an immense satisfaction when something homemade turns out well and puts a smile on your face. It gives that boost in confidence and lets you know you can tackle the next project on a high note. We love grainy mustard almost as much as we do Dijon. In the past 20 years, I have…
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