summer

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 ...

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!

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 ...

drink, summer

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 ...

recipe, side dish, sponsored, summer, 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 ...

recipe, summer, sweet

Raspberry Trifle with Lemoncello Custard

June 8, 2016

These past two weeks I was in France. Yes, I was in the land of painfully affordable wine (something decent can cost as little as 4 euros) and daily cheese courses. A land where history oozes through the cracks of its stone-walled buildings and cobbled streets, and each meal receives the attention and enjoyment it deserves (something I often ...

collaboration, recipe, side dish, summer, vegetable

Roasted Stuffed Eggplant for a North African Afternoon

May 18, 2016

Last weekend I had the most uplifting and unique experience: I spent an entire day cooking with two fellow food bloggers. Now, this could have easily been disastrous. Has anyone ever heard the saying “too many cooks spoil the broth”? But luckily, it was a grand afternoon! We decided to each select a recipe within our North African ...

collaboration, giveaway, recipe, review, spring, summer, vegetable

Thai Peanut Noodle Salad + Nourish Cookbook Review

May 4, 2016

Disclaimer: Thank you to Whitecap Publishing for providing all participating bloggers a copy of Nourish in order to conduct our reviews! They also provided the book that one of our readers will win (learn more about the contest at the bottom of this blog post). I received a copy of Nourish, a delightful family cookbook that shows you easy ...

recipe, salad, summer, vegetable

Cranberry Carrot Salad with Fennel Croutons + 5 Tips for Serving a Beautiful Salad

April 27, 2016

I think what makes salads appetizing, especially when you’re at a restaurant, is when they’ve chocked full of stuff. Piled high with flavours and textures; drizzled in a variety of oils and vinegars, and mouthfuls of homemade croutons for an incredible crunch! Making a beautiful salad at home is totally possible, you just need a ...

recipe, snack, summer, sweet

Lavender Eclairs

March 13, 2016

When I was a kid, Easter was kind of a big deal. My sisters and I would lay out our woven wicker baskets in the living room before going to bed, and when we came downstairs the next morning each basket would have a chocolate bunny sitting inside. We were impressed every year, despite knowing the ritual. Like most kids, it was more about the ...

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