Adventures of a Home Cook
My children are moderately good eaters. They enjoy broccoli and brussels sprouts. They tolerate leafy green vegetables if they are in a soup, or quiche. My daughter goes so far as to enjoy a kale salad. But like most children, they have strange “quirks” that …
There is nothing more comforting and addictive than a delicious bowl of carbs. I know that a big old bowl of pasta is not healthy and I simply do not care. That said, I do not want to waste my calories. If I’m going to …
For the few of you who follow me (that’s you mom!), you will have noticed that I have been absent as of late. There is no real reason other than life gets busy. I was volunteering for the Canadian Cancer Society who had an event …
I am in love with this frittata recipe. Typically my frittatas have more of the ‘kitchen sink’ approach; a way to use up the vegetables and herbs in my fridge that are starting to look a little past their prime. There is nothing wrong with …
I have long resisted the rotisserie chicken on display at the grocery store. I think it was pure snobbery on my part. I thought- well I can cook a chicken better than the grocery store! And while that is true, for some incomprehensible reason the …
This is my last of three posts highlighting recipes from Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley’s book Falastin. This week I am talking about their delicious spin on the classic Fattoush Salad. This recipe has all of the elements of the great Middle Eastern restaurant classic- …
Come June, when my garden is well established and productive all I want to eat are vegetables, minimally prepared. A great spring and summer recipe avoids the oven and keeps vegetables snappy and fresh. Conveniently, spring produce coincides with great weather. Which is perfect because …
With shut downs, a fear of gathering in public, a population that is staying home; it is questionable how many restaurants will survive the pandemic. In September, a National Restaurant Association survey in America revealed that at least 100,000 restaurants have closed permanently or for …
I have always been of the opinion that Valentine Day is best spent at home. Going to a restaurant on Valentine’s Day is like visiting the Louve on a Saturday in July. Keep the dinner out for a night less crowded night. Since most everyone …
Ontario has entered lockdown version 2.0. This one involves a reported curfew, vague explanations on what essential work is and essential outings and once again children learning from home while parents attempt to both teach and work at the same time. Oh joy! And so …