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Kohlrabi Slices
For months I have passed by the vegetable section of my local food market and wondered what kohlrabi (German word for cabbage turnip) was. The other day I finally picked up a bunch and decided to do a little research on this curious vegetable. It’s an odd-looking thing and couldn’t get my head around…
Read MoreFennel, Grapefruit and Feta Salad
Last weekend we entertained our friends from New Brunswick. It was a weekend getaway for Ralph and Michelle. They arrived Thursday afternoon and for the next 48 hours it was full-on chatting, catching up, laughing, eating and drinking. Because Michelle and I are both foodies and write our own food blogs, my goal was to…
Read MoreRoasted Hakurei Turnips
I am and have been for a long time enamored with local farmers’ markets. For those who don’t know me, I grew up in the country where my parents grew their own vegetables and later on had chickens and pigs (hobby farm, of sorts). As much as I liked being able to walk over to…
Read MoreGrilled Peppers
We grill all year round but when the weather is warmer we use the barbecue weekly. We grill anything – bread, cheese, veggies, meat, fish, fruit, you name it we’ve most probably grilled it. A couple of years ago John and I were on a cruise around the Adriatic Sea and one of the ports…
Read MoreCrudités with Blue Cheese Dip
Out of all the menu planning, food prep, and cooking I do, the one thing I enjoy the most is the presentation. It’s so easy to take simple ingredients and show them off. Look around your home for interesting containers that tend to only be used for certain things or special occasions. Crudités (raw…
Read MoreBaba Ganoush
Baba Ganoush is a Middle Eastern dip made from eggplants. I’ve made this dip many times over the years and it’s an easy dish to make. It requires only a few ingredients and the key is to use these to enhance the flavor of the eggplant. If you are not a fan of eggplant, this…
Read MoreGrilled Oysters with Tarragon Butter
I’m not a fan of raw oysters (lord knows I’ve tried many times). I prefer mine cooked or smoked and these grilled oysters with tarragon butter are absolutely de-lish! They’re about as close to raw as I’ll ever get! And, if you’re like me, shucking oysters take a bit of practice before getting the hang…
Read MoreZucchini Tomato Pizzas
I had pizza on the brain the other day but wasn’t in the mood to make the dough and prep the toppings. While I was at the grocery store trying to figure out how I could satisfy my pizza craving without doing too much work, I spotted a lovely display of zucchinis. And there was…
Read MoreGoat Cheese Stuffed Baby Peppers
You’re walking past the produce section of your local grocery store and a bag of sweet baby peppers catch your eye. You look at their pretty rainbow colors, think about what you could them, and then decide they’ll spoil before you can use them. It’s a usual scenario for me especially when I’m preparing meals…
Read MoreMinced Duck and Scallops on Pineapple
There’s nothing quite like a new recipe to try and plan a dinner menu around. Sometimes we’ll choose a wine and build a meal from that but most times it’s the former. I had originally thought of a Mediterranean-based meal for Saturday’s get together but wondered if this Thai-inspired dish would be out of sync.…
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