Melon Carpaccio with Burrata and Crispy Sage
Growing up, I was never much of a melon fan. Watermelon, absolutely, but the others I could happily leave behind. Somewhere along the way, that changed. These days, when summer is in full swing, I can’t get enough of a perfectly ripe melon.
stuffed zucchini blossoms
Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms…sounds so heavenly. Summer squash which includes zucchini, is now available in local markets and food shops – they are for me, one of the highlights of the season. They’re delicate, come in different varieties, tender, juicy, and sweet. But before the summer squash is formed, the plant produces blossoms. If you’re lucky…
bulgur and black bean salad
Summer always means a change in cooking gears. The oven gets used less, our barbeque more, and food prep becomes simple. Spending as much time outdoors is key and my energy is focused on leaving kitchen time down to a minimum. I think we eat better during the summer with fresh, local produce available at…
iced green tea
Cold, nonalcoholic iced drinks are always welcomed on a hot, humid day and there’s a variety to satisfy every palate. Iced tea drinks have been around since the early 1900’s. When we lived in Asia, bubble tea was all the rage. I tried it, heck I’ll try anything once! The tea is infused with crushed…
Redcurrant Ripple Ice Cream
Ice cream, one of my favorite summer treats! With a slew of flavors available, there’s something for every palate. Last week I picked up a box of redcurrants from the farmers’ market and used a few sprinkled on my fruit tart. I then used what was left to make a sauce and initially intended to…
TapRoot Jamaican Jerk Pig Roast
As much as Mr. S and I enjoy a vacation, it’s the quick getaways we cherish where within an hour’s drive away from the city we start to feel reconnected to the land. Such was the case on Sunday. It was an overcast, humid day as we drove to Port Williams, Nova Scotia to enjoy…
pasta with haddock
I am the first to admit that we don’t enough fish (mea culpa). The Mayo Clinic recommends two servings a week. Some weeks we eat that and some weeks we don’t…especially when we’re on a vegetarian kick or the carnivore in me takes over. The fish balance is a thin line for me. I need…
fresh fruit tart
This time of year the local farmers’ markets are bursting with fresh produce. It’s a place I enjoy wandering around seeing what vendors have to offer. Last weekend I picked up a lovely box of redcurrants. I haven’t used these for what seems like eternity and it was a fruit my mom used for jellies.
Grilled Garlic Scapes Pesto
It’s funny how easily I can be distracted when trying to write a post. I enjoy talking about food but there are times when the energy to write seems to evaporate the longer I sit at my desk looking at the computer screen. I stare out the window hoping for that aha! moment but my…
roasted peppers
What is it about Mediterranean flavours that drive my taste buds crazy? It’s an explosion of flavours, all vying for my attention and asking me to favor only one! But alas, how can I? When I think of food from the Med, the words fresh and healthy come to mind. And why not.
primal kitchen – feed your instincts
The space is the same but definitely not the menu nor the dining esthetics. Goodbye Fiasco, hello Primal Kitchen. Last Friday I was invited by Laura Oakley to a VIP Media Event at PRIMAL Kitchen. I had heard about the changes in the restaurant (same owners) and was intrigued as to what they would serve.
cosmic cookies
Our favorite north end cafe, Lion and Bright, has a small selection of delicious sweets. One of their desserts we love to munch on when enjoying a cappuccino, is their cosmic cookie. It’s full of goodies and if you’re feeling a bit peckish, this is the perfect snack to tide you over.
Le Dîner en Blanc – Halifax
The countdown is on! Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Halifax in 47 days. The très chic picnic last year was so successful it attracted over 900 Haligonians and this year the numbers are estimated to easily top that. That’s a whole lotta people dressed up in white. It’s a worldwide event spanning 4 continents…