summer

Rhubarb White Chocolate Tart

June 29, 2017

Rhubarb is such a favourite food this time of year! One of the first fruits (okay okay, it's technically a vegetable) to appear late spring, it has a punchy tang and flavour that just can't be beat. While its bitterness means it often needs to be paired with a sweeter fruit, or amped up on added sugar, I've given it a bit more of the spotlight ...

review, summer

Agrotourism: West Island

June 18, 2017

Farming is becoming more accessible to city-dwellers, particularly in Montreal, thanks to agrotourism. Last weekend I attended a trip through the West of Montreal Island, a robust agricultural site (to my surprise!) and a beautiful landscape to boot. The tour gave exclusive access to a handful of notable farmers and producers, and was ...

main dish, recipe, summer, vegetable

Spicy Eggplant and Chinese Sausage Stir fry

May 23, 2017

Looking for a perfect weeknight dinner recipe? This eggplant and sausage stir fry made the list because it's simply delicious and fast- it comes together in about 15 minutes. A mix of sweet and savory is always a win in my books, and the gentle hit of spice means even those who aren't a fan of spicy dishes will enjoy it (and if you're a ...

recipe, summer

No-Churn Green Tea Ice Cream

April 10, 2017

If you're an ice cream fan, you're either going to love me or hate me for sharing this recipe. You're going to love me because I've got the EASIEST time-is-of-the-essence ice cream recipe. On the other hand, you're also going to hate me because I've got the easiest time-is-of-the-essence ice cream recipe and you're going to want to make it all ...

main dish, recipe, sponsored, spring, summer

Mediterranean Meatball Stew

February 20, 2017

When I come home from a long afternoon of running errands, cheeks cold from the nipping wind and recovering from the slight breathless feeling from climbing over snowbanks and trudging through slush, I have an insurmountable hunger that comes a-knocking. Perhaps you know him- his name is Winter Hunger. Oh, and there's a giveaway too!

appetizer, recipe, side dish, sponsored, summer, vegetable

Bite-Size Vegan Potato Bruschetta

January 21, 2017

I think by now it is obvious how much I love the potatoes from The Little Potato Company. But of all the recipes I've made using their product, it is this healthy, vegan and gluten-free recipe that showcases what makes them so unique: their size!

main dish, recipe, sponsored, summer

Beef and Watermelon Sandwich with Sesame Mayo

December 15, 2016

Watermelon in winter?! I know it sounds crazy, but it is entirely possible and realistic. I was skeptical at first when the Watermelon Board asked me to make a winter dish using their fruit. Isn't a watermelon both hard to find and expensive in the winter? It came as a surprise to me that in fact neither is true- while it is slightly more ...

recipe, snack, summer, sweet

Ground Cherry and Pistachio Hand Pies

October 14, 2016

Ground cherries are completely under-appreciated. You would probably recognize them for their natural paper-encasing, beautifully tuliped to protect the fruit inside. Peel back that papery shell and you will find a golden round bulb that tastes a bit like a pineapple but with the texture of a tomato. Are you curious yet? I love snacking on ...

review, summer

Agrotourism in Rougemont, Quebec

October 3, 2016

Supporting local farmers and eating locally-grown food are things I love doing and advocating for, both because of the reduced environmental impact but also because I think local produce just tastes better. So when Melissa from ‘Round Table Tours, encouraged me to participate in their first Agrotourism trip, guided by nutritionist Julie ...

salad, side dish, summer, vegetable

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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