As I write this, I’m sipping freshly brewed coffee on the couch wearing three sweaters and a blanket over my legs. Naya is cuddled up by my side, snoring a little. We’re adapting to the change of season. On any recent Saturday, I’d be enjoying this moment on our front balcony, soaking up whatever sun rays I …
Are you a sweet or salty type when it comes to breakfast? Without fail, I choose sweet. Sweet as in yogurt, fruit, granola. Toast with PB&J and sliced banana. Brunch, however, is another story. You’ll never catch me ordering pancakes or waffles in a restaurant. Brunch is for savoury dishes in my book (i.e., runny …
Who’s crazy enough to turn the oven on these days? With humidex, it’s been 35C for the past couple of days and eating a hot meal feels as intuitive as eating ice cream to warm up from the blizzard. A new community centre opened up in our neighbourhood this month, so we’ve been cooling off …
I can almost hear her stupefaction. “Quinoa? And asparagus? In TABBOULEH?” (insert dramatic intonation). Oh yes, I dared. One of my nearest and dearest friends, Maroquine, is Lebanese. And more than anyone else I know, she knows good food. I hope she forgives me for adding a new twist to this classic Lebanese dish. I …
Without going into too much details, there are some changes going on in my life. It’s positive change – not to worry – and I plan on sharing more about it with you in the coming weeks. As a result, I’ve been feeding us with quick and simple recipes due to my lack of time …
Celebrating today? Here’s a green dish to mark the occasion: Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Looks like I’ve been craving heat lately because the last three recipes I shared with you are spicy. Believe it or not, that’s non-intentional. I hope you can handle the heat. Not exactly an Irish dish, this potato salad with spicy …
One year ago today, I returned from a fantastic vacation in Trinidad & Tobago. To mark this, I thought I’d share with you one very simple recipe for a snack that always brings me right back there… to the backyard of Rashid’s house, under the scorching sun, where I tasted it for the first time. …
It’s the first winter that I get the majority of my vegetables from a CSA, and it forces me to align my cooking with the seasons. I won’t lie to you: It’s been challenging. Every week, I get a new supply of root vegetables – more than I know what to do with. But I’m …
I turned 33 last week! I remember turning 25 and having a mini life crisis. A lot has happened since then. Growing up, I had a very different vision of where my life would be at this age. But it’s alright. The choices I made over the years have led me where I am today, …
A few weeks ago, as I was savouring lunch, I mused over the food I was eating. My lunch consisted of a curried carrot & turnip soup with a dollop of yogurt, along with a slice of wholegrain bread. Both the soup and yogurt were homemade using organic ingredients. The produce (onions, carrots, turnips) came …