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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!

main dish, recipe, sponsored, summer

Beef and Watermelon Sandwich with Sesame Mayo

December 15, 2016

Disclaimer: Thank you to the Watermelon Board for sponsoring this blog post! All recipes, wording and opinions are entirely my own. My new favourite sandwich: roast beef and watermelon with sesame mayo. Watermelon in winter?! I know it sounds crazy, but it is entirely possible and realistic. I was skeptical at first when the Watermelon Board ...

appetizer, autumn, main dish, recipe, side dish, sponsored, vegetable, winter

Potato Leek Soup with Bacon Croutons

December 11, 2016

Disclaimer: Thank you to The Little Potato Company for sponsoring this blog post! All recipes, wording and opinions are entirely my own. Bacon is one of those ingredients that immediately suggests richness and indulgence. And while I totally understand the appeal, I never have an aching for bacon. I’m just not a bacon kind of girl ...

drink, recipe, review, snack, winter

Chicken and Tangerine Crostini

December 5, 2016

Disclaimer: Thank you to Importation Navino Inc. for sponsoring this blog post. All recipes, wording and opinions are entirely my own. December is probably one of the most party-packed months of the year. With work events, friend celebrations, family dinners and even neighbourhood get-together’s, the social calendar can fill up pretty ...

giveaway, main dish, recipe, vegetable, year-round

Chorizo and Chicken Paella

November 16, 2016

Disclaimer: Thank you to The Little Potato Company for sponsoring this blog post! All wording, recipes and opinions are entirely my own. Paella is a dish I absolutely love. The crispy bits of rice, the abundance of well-seasoned seafood, and of course the generous dose of spices. This Chorizo and Chicken Paella is nothing short of delicious ...

autumn, main dish, recipe, sponsored, winter

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 ...

giveaway, main dish, recipe, review, year-round

Red-Cooked Pork & A Cookbook Giveaway! {giveaway closed}

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 ...

main dish, recipe, sponsored, summer

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 ...

main dish, recipe, sponsored, summer, vegetable

Shrimp Skewers with Green Pea Pesto

June 19, 2016

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by The Little Potato Company. Please note all words, recipes, and opinions are entirely my own. Every summer I look forward to three things: swimming in lakes, wearing summer dresses to work, and cooking on the barbecue. I know some fellow Canadians are all-season barbecuers, and I applaud you ...

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