Just in time for some Memorial Day grillin’, so let’s grab a beer and make some sweet and spicy Caribbean chicken kebabs. I made these at a friend’s party recently and they were such a hit, so I figured I had to share the recipe. Now, it seems like a lot of ingredients when first looking at it but… Read More
There’s nothing like riding on the back of a scooter while hanging on for dear life to get your day started. This is a normal, everyday thing for the Vietnamese and there are no traffic lights – NONE! Everyone just rides their scooters and prays for dear life at the intersections. I saw people riding with 6 children on each… Read More
Castles and cobblestone. Emerald and pots of gold. Fiddles and dancing. No I’m not describing a magical fairytale, I’m talking about the enchanting country that is, Ireland. Ireland is one of my top two places I’ve visited and how can it not be with all the incredible scenery and ancient towns? You can climb… Read More
It’s that time of year when I want to eat soup and only soup. It’s too damn cold for anything else! Tortilla soup happens to be one of my all-time favourite soups. It’s so flavourful, spicy and healthy but also hearty enough to make it your meal. I love the addition of hominy to this soup because… Read More
What’s your New Year’s resolution? We all say the same thing…lose weight/be healthier. Sure, we would all love to look like a Victoria’s Secret model but no one wants to eat a boring salad every single day! This is such a healthy dinner option and so easy to prepare (and clean up). It’s a very forgiving recipe, so… Read More
Oh, how I could eat these everyday! Is it breakfast? Is it lunch? Is it the best bar snack ever? YES! I first had Scotch eggs at an English pub in my hometown and was hooked from that day on. (Side note: there are many arguments as to where Scotch eggs originated, so let’s not get into that and let’s… Read More
These are for the times that I want to eat a thousand tacos, but I want to be skinny. For the times I want something to fill me up, but I still want to fit in my clothes. These are the tacos. The delicious Autumn inspired tacos. I love the flavours of fall but sometimes get… Read More
Do you want something sweet and savory? Try this. Do you want something hearty and healthy? Try this. Do you want a crowd-pleasing, eye-popping, beautiful dish? Try this. Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern side dish that has minimal calories and fat, is high in fiber and iron, and will keep you feeling satisfied all day…. Read More
My short trip to Cambodia was one of the greatest and most memorable cultural experiences of my life! Riding up to Angkor Wat temple on an elephant was like a dream come true, even when he stopped to do his business on the side of the road. Angkor is filled with steep stairs up… Read More
The year was 2001. Grade 9 French class. Ste. Anne’s High School in Tecumseh, Ontario. We were asked to do a presentation on our heritage consisting of proper dress, music and prepare a dish for the class. My love for pizza blossomed at this very moment. A classmate of mine (for the life of me I can’t… Read More
I was first introduced to Burger’s Priest by my friend Jon when I was visiting Toronto and, holy cow, was this ever a big fatty treat! It’s a classic burger joint with ridiculous options, like eating a burger smashed between two grilled cheese sandwiches as the buns or adding on a deep fried cheesy portobello mushroom. I’m not even… Read More
Who doesn’t love a good, classic fajita? Perfectly grilled juicy steak, smoky charred tortillas, sweet and savory crunchy peppers and, of course, served with all the fixins. It’s a surprisingly healthy dish (depending on the toppings), you hit all the food groups and kids love them! Perfect for a weeknight dinner and for using up some… Read More
You, Me and Capri. Pictures don’t do it justice, words don’t do it justice – Capri is one of the most beautiful islands I’ve ever had the privilege of exploring. The Isle of Capri is one of three islands in the Bay of Naples – the other two being Procida (the smallest and still… Read More
I grew up eating Swedish meatballs even though no one in my family has ever been to Sweden nor do we have a Swedish background. I intend to get there one day just to eat these little guys, not because it’s meant to be gorgeous or anything. My mom used to use this sweet, rich sauce (*cough* from a… Read More
I CANNOT GET ENOUGH SHISHITO PEPPERS! If I see them on a menu, I have to order them; if I see them at a grocery store, I have to buy them. They can be difficult to find if they are out of season (summer is their season), but some stores will still carry them for… Read More
This is definitely not your grandma’s meatloaf! It’s spicy, it’s smoky, it’s unique and far from a bland 1950’s meatloaf. I took the typical ingredients and swapped them out for more interesting ones with a Spanish flare, because why not. Ingredients: 1-1¼ lbs ground beef 2 spicy pork sausage links (about ½ lb), skin removed 1 egg, lightly… Read More
Yucca is such a unique alternative to the traditional potato and I’m so mad I didn’t discover this root vegetable sooner – it’s delicious! It has as subtle yet slightly sweet taste, which allows it to pick up the flavours it’s cooked in and makes it very versatile. Yucca is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that helps with… Read More
Lions and tigers and zebras! Oh my! From secluded beaches, to stunning sunsets, to wild animals, to wine – South Africa has it all! Let me tell you about one of the most epic wedding/Christmas trips of a lifetime… It all started with, what we thought, was going to be a leisurely bike ride… Read More