Well I think by now you know that I love watermelon. I'm pretty sure I always did. It was a treat for us in the summer to be able to munch on slices of watermelon all day long in the sunshine. It's still one of my favourite memories from staying at my grandparents. We were … Continue reading Watermelon and feta salad with dried cranberries and toasted pumpkin seeds
Cauliflower has been a relatively new ingredient in our home. I've always really enjoyed it, I just wasn't totally sure what to do with it. As kids it was always boiled and garnished with butter, salt and pepper, or if we were really lucky - some kind of cheesy (probably Velveeta) sauce. Otherwise it was … Continue reading BBQ cauliflower with a sweet sumac sauce
This is one of my favourite potato salads, because it is so different from what I grew up on. Don't get me wrong, I love old school mayonnaise filled potato salad A LOT; but I like to switch things up. I first made this salad years ago, trying to find a way to get rid … Continue reading Potato and artichoke salad
Burrata is one of my favourite cheeses, it's sooooooo good. I mean look at it! We don't eat pasta all that often at our house anymore, and when we do, we often look for noodle alternatives (like zucchini, or spaghetti squash) and simple ingredients like lemon, a cheese, and fresh herbs. I was grocery shopping … Continue reading Basil & burrata spaghetti
I really enjoy a nice pasta every once in a while - lasagna, spaghetti & meatballs, or a good 'ol basic fettuccine. But, lately I've been exchanging the pasta noodles, for veggie noodles or other alternatives. About once a month I try to look for a new pasta alternative to try out. I was grocery … Continue reading Black bean spaghetti noodles
I've been wanting to make this cocktail for a long time. I have so much fresh sage in my garden and a bunch of dried lavender blossoms and the two just seem to go together so nice. I usually find sage can be overpowering, but next to the lavender its flavour and aromatics are much … Continue reading Honey, lavender and sage gin fizz
This lovely syrup, is sweet and simple and can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge. YIELD - approx. 1 cup INGREDIENTS 1 cup water 1/4 cup good honey 6-8 fresh sage leaves 1 tbsp. dried lavender blossoms DIRECTIONS In a small saucepan, bring the honey and the water to a simmer. … Continue reading Honey, lavender & sage syrup
Have I mentioned I love summer; because I do, I love summer. It's warm, sunny, flowers are blooming, I can have a garden, get a tan and eat salads all day every day! The salad I made yesterday was a little different for me, and it was kind of nice to step outside my normal … Continue reading Cherry, fennel & pistachio salad
This vinaigrette is light, refreshing and tangy and will literally go well on so many salads. YIELD - approx. 1/3 cup (good for 2-4 servings salad) INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (use good olive oil, it makes a difference) 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp. honey 1/2 tsp. sumac spice 1/8 tsp. salt … Continue reading Sumac vinaigrette
I don't know about you but I find it hard to want light and refreshing salads when the skies are grey, it's pouring rain, windy and cold. But the weather is finely looking up and I'm back on the watermelon train. This salad is fantastic and so easy, with only six ingredients. It is a … Continue reading Watermelon & tomato salad with Thai basil and toasted peanuts
