I’ve long been fascinated by the cuisines of the Middle East and India, and have had the pleasure of sampling some very good dishes over the years through pot luck lunches at the office, and in trying good restaurant recommendations from friends. I, however, have very little experience cooking ethnic dishes, and much less in […]
Baked Eggs with Tomatoes
I love eggs. Could eat them every day, even twice a day. They’re so easy to prepare, marry well with all kinds of ingredients, and give you a quick shot of protein that carries you through the day effortlessly. They’re inexpensive, too. What’s not to love about the egg? I’ve seen many recipes […]
Lemon Drop
It’s Mother’s Day today, and I’ve had a wonderfully busy day. I started out the day with a cup of really good coffee, and got the laundry going. While cleaning the bathrooms, my daughter asked if we could bake brownies today, and I thought that would be a perfect mother-daughter activity. So, I had her […]
Sea Smelt Feast
Having grown up in Northern Ontario, each spring brought forth the melt of winter’s last few snow storms, sunnier days, green buds everywhere, and smelt fishing. Smelts spawn every year at the same time of year, and only for a very short period of time. Fortunately, my parents knew all of these details, and would […]
Meatballs and Marinara in Times of Crisis
In times of crisis, I find great comfort in retreating to the kitchen, busying myself with time consuming yet simple tasks. There is something to be said about focusing all of your attention to the task at hand, and sinking your concentrated efforts on something as simple as making meatballs. A most uncomplicated task, but […]