nothin’ says “comfort food” quite like grilled cheese and tomato soup! all gooey and cheesy, spilling over the sides as you dip small bites into the bowl… nom nom. Continue reading
potato latkes w/ homemade applesauce
14 May
i seriously love having a food processor. it has changed my life. i don’t necessarily mind chopping, it’s actually kind of relaxing to me… cooking in general is, really. but for making fun dishes like potato latkes, having a food processor makes things so much easier – and more fun. Continue reading
cook’s night off
12 May
pizza friday.
i chose to try a veggie approach {sans cheese} and went with a pesto-based pie with : Continue reading
sprout sammy
10 May
i LOVE sprouts! love them. not all sprouts are created equal, however. i’m not a fan of ALL sprouts, but i do love pea sprouts. especially on my sandwiches!!! i want to try to grow my own some day, as they do get pretty expensive and are so perishable. but they add a ton of flavour to my favourite sammy combo – avocado and tomato. i made a yummy sandwich for lunch the other day and i had to share the recipe. i originally wanted to do a wrap, but forgot to pick some up, so i used my trusty sandwich flats 🙂 Continue reading
{oatmeal audrey’s way}
7 May
nothing says good morning like a warm bowl of good-for-your-heart-oatmeal. everyone has their favourite toppings…
here’s my recipe :
– oats of choice {i prefer steel cut, but these are rolled oats}
– pure maple syrup
– dried currants
– chia seeds
– ground flax meal
– ground cinnamon
sprinkle desired a mount of each over cooked oats, mix together and enjoy! 🙂
nature’s medicine {food that looks like what it heals}
5 May
the other day, i was talking to a co-worker about how perfect nature is. i mean, really. we worry about it, but nature will be just fine. it is perfect and cyclical and will take care of itself. it is the human race i’m concerned about 🙂 we have to get it together, change the way we think about ourselves, our bodies, each other, our environment, and our food. it’s time to evolve. Continue reading
perfect light and healthy fish tacos
3 May
i’ve been craving fish tacos for a while now… i wanted to use up my tilapia i bought on sale a few weeks ago and froze. tilapia is an easy white fish to prepare, it doesn’t take long to cook, and it pretty much takes on the flavour of your dish. Continue reading
happy and healthy snacks
1 May
colourful variety of {fair trade} bell peppers dipped in organic ranch dressing.
why is fair trade so important?! Continue reading
{vegan} meat and potatoes
30 Apr
now, it’s not what you think. no soy products, no “fake meat” textures, no lackluster flavours.
i feed this meal to my roommate at least twice a month. it is a standard in this home. a healthier spin on the classic meat and potatoes dish. my roommate loves it, even requests it from time to time – a regular “meat and potatoes” kind of guy totally short of licks his plate dry, he likes this meal so much. Continue reading
soapbox diary – entry 1
29 Aprso, i started to write this as a preface to a recipe blog, and as i started to type i couldn’t stop – so, this has now become a blog entry of its own. nothing to do with a recipe. no photos. just a rant from your chef – as i stand on my soapbox, waving my spatula around and eating walnuts to help my brain – about food-related topics i get all worked up about… {i have a feeling this won’t be the last entry, either}
so, read on as you will – but you’ve been forewarned 🙂 Continue reading
product endorsement # 2 – super greens
28 Apr
organic girl super greens.
i mean, greens are good – and you know this, man. 🙂 i like these because it’s a good variety of greens {chard, arugula, and others}, it’s organic, you can eat them raw or saute them, and for $6.99 a container, you can eat a salad with every meal for a week! think about that. Continue reading
vegan thumbprint cookies
27 Apr
these are a favourite of mine. so simple, so easy to make – even for someone who does NOT bake well {that would be me}…
easy ingredients and usually found around the pantry. Continue reading
fridge fritatta
26 Apr
frittatas are quickly becoming one of my favourite new ways to use up items in the fridge. i had some bell peppers laying around from the flower power brunch i made and also some tomatillos that i needed to use so they wouldn’t spoil. i had the onion on hand and the cheese is always around 😉 i call this a fridge frittata because really, you can just use whatever is in your fridge 😉 the key is to use flavours that won’t fight for the starring role, and keeping it simple. Continue reading
grilled tomato and cheese w/ baby leeks
25 Apr
whenever someone tells me they want to “hang out” or just be in my home in general, i always immediately start thinking about how i’m going to feed them. i swear i was an italian mama chef in a previous life because i can’t let someone come over without giving them food. Continue reading
product endorsement #1 – sodastream
24 Apr
allow me to introduce you to the next investment you should make in your kitchen fun zone. Continue reading
fried fiddlehead ferns
22 Apr
spaghetti squash primavera
21 Apr
i must say, this is quickly becoming my new favourite go-to vegan dish. loaded with flavour and super light yet filling. packed with vitamins and healthy nutrients. Continue reading
wild seasonal halibut and fresh steamed artichokes
20 Apr
preface : this is one wordy/lengthy post!!! 🙂
i really love to eat in season, as often as possible. apparently, it is halibut season. i will admit that i miss living on the east coast simply for the amazing seafood selection. as someone who doesn’t eat a lot of meat, fish has always been a great source of protein for me and besides all that, i just love it – anything from the ocean, really! Continue reading
veggie platter featuring tomato and mushroom quinoa
17 Apr
this entire meal is actually vegan – well, the butter is not. 🙂 but if you wanted to use this delicious stuff, it could be. Continue reading
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