Howdy, reader! Where has life taken you these days? I’ve been busy wrapping up year end activities at my day job, and in between, have been keeping myself occupied with day trips and weekender travel otherwise. It’s been a fun way to kiss off summer and welcome the fall. I have been cooking […]
Italian Tomato and Pasta Soup
We’re down to the last few weeks of summer, and it’s going by way too quickly! Plus, the sunny weather not having really made an honest appearance this year has had me craving cold weather food. Not a weekend day goes by without me wondering what to whip up for lunch in between loads of […]
Waffle Grilled Cheese Sandwich
I’ve had a waffle iron for five years, and every year, faithfully, on Christmas morning, I’ve taken it out to make some light, crisp buttermilk waffles to serve alongside a mixed berry salad, warm maple syrup, and some Champagne mimosas. It’s one of my favourite breakfasts of the year, because it tastes so good, […]
Bistro Duck Legs with Cherry Sauce
Best meal ever. Heard that before? I’ve said it many times, and truth be told, every time I say it, it feels like it’s the first time I’ve ever said it. But, I know I’m not the only one who’s fallen prey to this conundrum. If you’ve ever watched Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive Ins and […]
Airport Potatoes
I came across this interestingly titled recipe in a book called Good Cooking: The New Essentials by Jill Dupleix, an Australian born, London based cookery writer. I love Jill’s recipes and writing – they are simple, to the point, and are damn good. The benefit of being a well traveled writer is that you get […]