We interrupt this regularly scheduled dinner of grilled pork products to bring you…Wild Leek Pesto! Wha? This was my rant last weekend at my in-laws cottage, where, I kid you not, pork was served at every meal. The last night of our holiday, while the…

Since moving to the great country of Denmark I have discovered that Danes are very traditional people that live for their customs, especially when it comes to food: layer cake for birthdays, rice pudding at Christmas, and always open-faced rye bread sandwiches for lunch. As…

Hooray for spring! It finally hit us over here in Denmark and I am loving the warmer weather and sunshine. To celebrate the arrival of this very welcome season, I thought I would make, well, spring rolls! This also marks the re-entry of some raw…

Well, our trip was unbelievable. Almost everything about Gran Canaria is totally surprising; the varied, awe-inspiring landscape, the freakishly perfect weather, the many “clothing optional” opportunities. The only thing I could really complain about is the food – horrendous. Not a fresh vegetable or lentil…

This post is lovingly dedicated to stepfather, who seems to have a real love affair with butter. I have seen him on several occasions eat it sliced on crackers like cheese – it’s amazing. Don’t get me wrong, butter is totally a delicious indulgence for…

Needing an infusion of brightness as we head into the darkness of winter? Here’s your fix: Green Giant Cilantro Pesto. I call it giant because the flavour of this luscious sauce is so enormous it will knock your wintery woolen socks off. Promise.And the bonus…

If you’ve lived in Toronto at any point in your life, you will have heard of Pusateri’s Fine Foods. It’s a very upscale grocery store that sells gourmet everything; even the toilet paper is special. Seeing as it is so very close to my house,…

I have such a crush on myself. When I make something this delicious, I seriously want to take myself out on a date, like to an old Woody Allen movie and then take a long walk in a moonlit garden, followed by herbal tea and…