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Carrot Top Pesto & Spiraled Zucchini

September 25, 2016

Disclaimer: Hamilton Beach provided me with their 3-in-1 Spiralizer in order to conduct this review. All words, recipes and opinions are entirely my own. Carrot tops don’t get nearly the attention they deserve. For years, I used to chop off the leafy greens that crowned the root and throw them away. That is, until I discovered you ...

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Turkey Pinwheels with Potato, Cheddar and Apple

September 21, 2016

Disclaimer: Thank you to The Little Potato Company for sponsoring this blog post! All recipes, wording, and opinions are, as usual, my own. Thanksgiving is such a special holiday. It’s hard not to appreciate any occasion with good food and good company, but the autumn air slowly teasing out the colours from the trees makes ...

recipe, sweet

Raspberry Crown (Birthday) Cake

September 13, 2016

I love celebrating birthdays, especially milestone ones! My friend Emma recently turned thirty, and for her special day I made this Raspberry-Crowned Birthday Cake, complete with cocoa layers, a cream cheese icing, and a raspberry crown to add colour and height. Not only is it beautiful, it slices very easily when cold, ensuring no one is ...

giveaway, main dish, recipe, review

Red-Cooked Pork & A Cookbook Giveaway!

September 6, 2016

Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of the Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees cookbook by Clarkson Potter in order to conduct this review and giveaway. The Mid-Autumn festival in China, the second most important holiday following Chinese New Year, is celebrated with a large feast and the harvest moon. This year it falls on September 15th, making my ...

breakfast, recipe, sweet

Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins

August 31, 2016

Hearty homemade muffins are pretty much one of the most perfect weekday breakfasts out there. I love when they’re full of jammy puddles of fruit, chewy bits of grains or seeds, and with a soft pillow-y crumb. These Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins are no exception. I love the chewiness from the oatmeal and the punch of fresh strawberries that ...

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Creamy Cashew Curry Soup + Giveaway!

August 23, 2016

Disclaimer: Thank you to The Little Potato Company for sponsoring this blog post. Recipe, wording, and opinions are, as usual, entirely my own. You know summer is coming to an end when the nights get longer and the days get shorter. And while I’m sure my neighbours are all cooking furiously on the barbecue trying to catch ...

drink

Watermelon Sangria Slushie

August 11, 2016

As you might be able to tell from scouring my blog, I’m not big on cocktails. Or, I should say, I’m not big on making cocktails. I would much rather have someone else make them for me! But sometimes, when the mood strikes, I try my hand at making a simple cocktail. This Watermelon Sangria Slushie is not only a simply cocktail, it ...

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Browned Butter and Honey Cake + a Giveaway! {giveaway closed}

August 1, 2016

Disclaimer: Big thanks to Jules DesTrooper for sponsoring this blog post. Without brands like this one, blog’s like mine wouldn’t be able to keep up with regular posting and quality content. Recipe, wording, and opinions are, as usual, entirely my own. One of my favourite treats is thick-sliced toasted bread with a smear of salted ...

recipe, side dish, sponsored, vegetable

Salt and Vinegar Potatoes

July 21, 2016

Disclaimer: Thank you to The Little Potato Company for sponsoring this blog post. Without brands like this one, blog’s like mine wouldn’t be able to keep up with regular posting and quality content. Recipe, wording, and opinions are, as usual, entirely my own. Sometimes I really couldn’t bother making dinner. Do you know what ...

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Prosciutto Pork Medallions with Kiwi Ginger Compote

July 8, 2016

Disclaimer: Please note this blog post was sponsored by Zespri Kiwifruit. All text and recipes are, as usual, entirely my own. When I was in France a couple months ago, my grandmother-in-law handed me a golden kiwi. I was puzzled- how had I never heard of this before? I sliced and scooped out the pale, yellow flesh and allowed the sweetness to ...

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