condiment

autumn, condiment, recipe, summer, vegetable

Onion Chutney

December 31, 2015

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season! I’ve been taking it easy chez maman et papa in Ontario and relishing the finer things (like having someone else take care of the cooking). I don’t know about you, but when I’m visiting my parents I become a lazy clout. But at least I bring delicious treats like this wonderful ...

autumn, condiment, recipe, summer

Chimichurri Sauce

November 4, 2015

As the fall weather turns more and more frigid here in Canada, I can’t help but go into hibernation mode as I try to preserve all the fresh produce I can get my hands on. Capturing the freshness and flavours of the summer bounty is probably one of the most satisfying “winterizing” tasks (putting the flower pots into storage ...

condiment, snack, summer, vegetable

Baba Ghanoush

October 11, 2015

What is your favourite Canadian Thanksgiving treat? While I’m a huge fan of freshly made pumpkin pie with whipped cream, my favourite way to celebrate this special day is by leaving the traditional aside and instead make it about discovering new dishes or celebrating those long forgotten. Baba ghanoush is this year’s favourite ...

appetizer, condiment, recipe, snack, summer

Dill and Goat Cheese Tartine Spread

August 18, 2015

I’ve been getting some lovely fresh herbs in my farmers basket these past few weeks- parsley, dill, basil… they’re all so wonderful, I want to incorporate them into every meal. Have you ever added a bit of basil to a strawberry smoothie? Yum! But sometimes, I simply can’t use my herbs up fast enough- they eventually ...

condiment, recipe, sweet, winter

Peppermint Marshmallows

January 2, 2015

The holiday season is always full of rich and decadent foods. But sometimes, we’d like to enjoy something that is a little easier on the tummy. What do you often indulge in during the holidays? For me, it’s desserts and rich treats that always push me over the edge during the holidays. You know the feeling: you want to try a bit of ...

condiment, recipe, summer, sweet

Simple Syrup: Lavender

September 27, 2014

Imagine a deliciously thick syrup. Yum. Now imagine that syrup infused with the delicate aroma of lavender. DOUBLE YUM! Yes, this is a recipe for a lavender syrup. Before you get all weird, hear me out. Florals aren’t normally something I enjoy digesting. I used to love the way they smell, but couldn’t understand why anyone would ...

condiment, main dish, recipe, salad, vegetable, year-round

Dragon Sauce

September 18, 2014

Only the best and most cherished restaurants leave an impact on their visitors. Sometimes it is simply a sensation or emotion, drawn from the walls or from the energetic and knowledgeable servers. And sometimes, if you’re lucky, you can be left with an impact that comes straight from the food itself. I am definitely not a difficult ...

condiment, recipe, summer, vegetable

Eggplant and Peppers, Roasted Balkan Style (Ajvar)

April 22, 2014

It is my pleasure to announce to you, my dear readers, that today we have a guest writer (and painter: see the lovely artwork above). This writer is Yvonne Callaway-Smith, a new friend and fellow food affectionado. Yvonne was actually my Instructor for a Public Relations writing course I took recently at McGill University. We became friends ...

condiment, recipe, summer

Homemade Vanilla Pear Jam

October 3, 2013

I have very fond memories of growing up eating my Grandmother’s homemade jam. She made jams and jellies in every flavour it seemed: peach, strawberry, raspberry, grape, apricot, blueberry, choke-cherry… So when I was at the local Farmer’s Market and I purchased a too-big basket of Bartlett pears, it seemed like an obvious ...

condiment, recipe, year-round

Homemade Vanilla Extract

May 14, 2013

Vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world, which you might have guessed simply by its exorbitant cost at the grocery store. Sometimes I would try to compensate with artificial vanilla extract, but it just didn’t cut it for me. So I took it as my mission to make my own: for future gifts to friends and family (what a great ...

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