Pour toi, maman. This will be the third Christmas that we don’t spend in the kitchen together, cooking our traditionally ambitious menu for the festivities. I still feel your presence in the family kitchen; echoes of our playful moods and of your laughter… our precious bonding time which is forever lost. This orange salad with …
I can’t tell you how many times I had to intervene between Jason and his Tofurkey sandwich. Two soy-based sausages between two bare slices of non-toasted bread. And me, screaming: “WAIT!” just as he’s about to take a first bite. I can’t bear to watch him eat such a boring meal. He sees food as …
Aren’t sesame seeds awesome? They’re crunchy (that’s always a good thing); tasty (even more so when toasted); healthy (excellent source of calcium); suited for all types of dishes (sweet and savoury); sesame oil is the ultimate asian flavour (in my humble opinion); and don’t get me started on tahini (i.e., I put it in …
Apple season has arrived and I am feeling inspired. For the past six or seven years, my friend Namita and I have gone apple picking together. It’s a tradition we look forward to every fall. One year, we even rented a car so that we could get to the orchard! How’s that for dedication? There …
Our neighbourhood recently got the addition of not one, but two new grocery stores. Both opened in early August, and they are located a mere 800 meters from each other! What a treat for foodies. I just snooped around Les 5 saisons for the first time yesterday. It’s a high-end store where you can expect to find expensive …
I like nice people. My neighbour Louis surprised me with a bagful of fresh kale from his garden yesterday. He’s one of the lucky few to enjoy a plot at the community garden next to our apartment building. Over the past few weeks, he’s generously shared with me some of his plants and harvest. Have …
We returned from our trip a few days ago and I spent the weekend easing back into the routine. Grocery shopping, yogurt-making, unpacking… pretty much in that order. You know, priorities. On Sunday, we went for a long bike ride to Parc Jean Drapeau on Sainte-Hélène and Notre-Dame islands. There is a world festival going on …
Hello again from the west coast! This time from Old Town Coffee & Chocolates in Eureka, California. We spent the night in Eureka after a stunning drive & hike through the Redwood National Park. We are about halfway through our trip, heading to California wine country and San Francisco soon. Still so much to see! This …
I don’t keep much in the freezer aside from ice cubes, frozen blueberries and some fish. I used to pack it with leftovers, but I realized over time that I forgot what was in there and I always favoured fresh foods anyway. Some items like peas and edamame, however, are easier to find frozen than fresh, …
A few years back, I used to snack on plain, raw asparagus a lot. I’d bring a few stems along with my lunch and eat them mindlessly while working. Quite the expensive snack, I know. And a little boring in retrospect. Nonetheless, I’ve stayed a big fan of eating asparagus raw. I’m sure …