Strawberry, Cucumber and Radish Salad with Pea Shoots
I‘m smack dab in the middle of my five-in-five entertaining stretch of summer but I had to pause the kitchen play and open up the laptop to bring you this vibrant, seasonal salad. It features…
I‘m smack dab in the middle of my five-in-five entertaining stretch of summer but I had to pause the kitchen play and open up the laptop to bring you this vibrant, seasonal salad. It features…
Simple tips for going zero-waste in the kitchen – with a goal of progress, not perfection. Happy Earth Day! Is anyone else watching Our Planet on Netflix? Each episode is equally inspiring and sobering. It…
Watermelon is a delicious, ever-present staple in our diet all summer long, hacked into wedges and served up chilled. It’s a refreshing way to beat both the heat and my children’s inevitable afternoon attack of…
There is a landslide of school supplies taking over our family room floor. Classes start on Tuesday and it’s time to sharpen our focus for another school year. I’ve never been the mum who gleefully…
Today my children go back to school, and I return to my desk as well to assume responsibility of my work life, both online and off. As a closing note to the end of our carefree summer…
In my kitchen, batch cooking comes to the rescue time and time again, no matter the season. We tend to think of cooking in big batches as a fall and winter time-saving trick – great…
Three o’clock. As the small clock hands approach the quarter-hour mark, small feet and fingers make their way to the front door. It will open with a chorus of voices as my kids fall inside,…
Sometimes I don’t always see how ingredients can come together for a finished dish and, like everyone, I have my moments where I open the refrigerator and wonder what on earth there is to eat…
(This post was originally published in March, 2011.) It is freezing as I write today, but that hasn’t stopped me from gazing out on our future garden spot and visualizing the raised beds full of…
In case you wanted to approach Labor Day weekend in a very literal sense, I’m sharing a round-up of preserving tutorials for seasonal fruits and vegetables today. I’ve set aside some time tomorrow to pack my…
It’s August, which means were eating corn for dinner 5 nights a week, I’m making birthday plans, and Christmas merchandise has showed up at Costco. July sped by in a blur of pool parties, potlucks,…
Seed catalogs are starting to jostle for space in my mail box and I couldn’t be happier. They offer me the opportunity to mentally check-out on winter for a while and do some virtual gardening….
Happy summer! This beautiful vegetarian dish is perfectly simple and seasonal. Roasted radishes are paired with a vibrant green goddess dressing featuring creamy kefir – and the result is a cravable, colourful salad or appetizer….
My simple method shows how to make easy poached chicken for meal prep. The post includes tips for keeping it moist and recipe ideas for shredded chicken. This won’t be the most alluring recipe I’ve…
A family favourite, this gluten-free vegan soup is simple to prepare and uses everyday pantry ingredients. Ahhh, the comfort of homestyle cream of tomato soup. It’s a classic, loved by all, whether you pair it…
I‘m writing this post while sitting on one of my kitchen stools, glancing around to see what I reach for daily. Cupboards and drawers are gaping to show their contents while I take notes. Just…
Cook up a big bowl of comfort with this vegan borscht recipe. It’s untraditional, but truly celebrates the bounty of fall vegetables. I frequently simmer a pot of borscht for dinner no matter the season….
A high-protein quinoa power bowl base for quick weeknight dinners. Simple, versatile and vegetarian. In case you thought power bowls were only for hearty winter meals, let me remind you that they are also ideal…
This Yogurt-Chive Potato Salad is a creamy, mayo-free update on a classic. It’s a make-ahead summertime side dish that travels well and is loved by all. For most of my life, potato salads were simply…
Sweet, savoury, and pickled, too, this round-up of my best zucchini recipes is the inspiration you need for using up those summer squash. I love zucchini for their versatility. Here’s a vegetable that makes both…
A low-waste, vegetarian dish that highlights seasonal Mediterranean ingredients. A craving for pasta and a well-stocked pantry inspired this weeknight dinner of Springtime Penne with Asparagus Stem Pesto. This recipe combines wholesome Mediterranean ingredients, like…
A colourful and refreshing, non-alcoholic, big-batch mocktail for any season. In winter, I crave fresh and bright-tasting drinks that are homemade and not from a can of concentrate. Citrus, in its many forms, is great…
It’s time for a peak-summer recipe round-up featuring all that is ripe and beautiful at the market and in our backyard gardens. End-of-August produce can be almost overwhelming with its array of seasonal fruits and…
If you make a habit of pencilling in a weekly menu plan, you may want to add this recipe to the top of the list. It’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner, but delicious (and…