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Fennel, 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 MoreFried Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower rice? Ok, well of course it isn’t rice but for those trying to cut back on carbohydrates, try this recipe. Local cauliflower is now showing up in the grocery shops and boy do they look good! Cauliflower rice has been hitting the cyber world for over a year now and all you have to…
Read MoreChanterelle Mushrooms with Pasta
The glorious golden child of the mushroom world, chanterelles, have a short growing cycle and are only available July through to September. Their deep yellow color (think apricot), a trumpet-like shape, and hints of sweetness can be easily enjoyed simply by sautéing in butter and dressed with sea salt and freshly ground pepper. I did…
Read MoreYogurt Popsicles
Mr. S. enjoys eating yogurt for his mid morning snack but he realized that the ‘deal’ we got on buying 16 was nearing its expiry date. He would have to devour 8 in the next two days! We’re usually good at checking expiry dates but this one must have slipped through the cracks. We had…
Read MoreRoasted Butternut Squash and Couscous
It’s been wet and foggy the past two days and as such has put me in the mood for vegetables I would usually cook in the cooler months. That said, there’s absolutely no reason why squash shouldn’t be included in a summer dish. When I think of the winter squash family, butternut always comes out…
Read MoreApple Pie Shake
Weeds and wild flowers – they’re everywhere! Some consider them a pest especially when trying to keep them out of your lawn. Our back yard overlooks a small field and as you can imagine, full of weeds and wild flowers. I have absolutely no patience for weeds and I think they know that. All you…
Read MoreHoney Garlic Chicken Kebabs
Kebab, meat on a stick, is a middle Eastern dish and the traditional meat was lamb but you can use just about any meat, chicken, fish or vegetable. Chicken kebabs are easy to make and are appealing to most. If you don’t have a barbeque, use the broiler in your oven.
Read MoreZucchini Noodles and Avocado Dressing
I love pasta and could eat tons of it and not gain an ounce when I was younger – attributed to a high metabolism and being very active. However, this menopausal woman isn’t able to boast that statement any longer without increasing my waistline. Sooo, I cook it when I am craving it leaving me…
Read MoreHow To Cook Fresh Peas
I love recreating a food memory. I grew up in the country where my parents had enough land to grow their own vegetables along with 2 pigs and 6 hens. We didn’t have a farm per se, it was more of a hobby farm. Looking back it was an interesting learning experience for me but…
Read MoreDuck Ragu
The origin of ragù sauce can be traced back to Bologna, Italy. Duck ragu is a Venetian dish where the focus is more on the meat and herbs rather than the tomatoes. This slow-cooked sauce can also be made with beef, pork, veal, lamb or boar.
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