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
Ok so you already know my secret ingredient - it's raspberries. I'm not a big dessert person, I don't really care for sweet anything and I generally dislike pie crust; so I decided to make pie, haha. My friend had a mountain of rhubarb in her backyard and it made me feel a little nostalgic … Continue reading Strawberry, raspberry & rhubarb pie
I mentioned on Instagram yesterday that I made pie, crust and all. For many of you that probably doesn't seem like a big feat - but for me it was. I could never be bothered to make pie crust from scratch for so many reasons. First, I don't even really like pie (well mostly the crust). … Continue reading No fail pie crust
So excited to post my next watermelon recipe, this one is a simple non-alcoholic lemonade. If you're looking for something boozy - you can totally add vodka or rum, depending on your preference in flavour. And, I will also be posting a boozy watermelon cocktail next week. But for now, just enjoy this sweet … Continue reading Watermelon lemonade
Ok, that was super cheesy - yes I know. But seriously, this recipe is just one in a melon because watermelon is THAT versatile. You can literally eat it anytime, anywhere with anything; sweet, salty, sour, bitter, you name it! It is AWESOME!!! Have I convinced you yet? Well, if I haven't - the pictures … Continue reading It’s one in a melon