Bok choy is one of my favourite vegetables because it’s so hearty yet light, very versatile, easy to prepare and so healthy. It is a peppery Chinese cabbage packed with vitamins, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. This is a great dish for kids because what kid doesn’t love peanut butter? It is hearty enough for the meat-lovers… Read More
Month: September 2015
The Marché Jean-Talon in Montréal is one of the largest green markets in North America and filled with so many different varieties of juicy fruit, ripe vegetables, aromatic flowers and, of course, numerous fresh food samples – it was love at first sight! Many local farmers, as well as farmers from other provinces (bring on the… Read More
Maple syrup, maple bacon and maple vodka mixed with creamy cheese?! SAY WHAAAA?!?! It’s true! This is clearly a result of me just returning from a trip to Montréal and picking up maple syrup and maple vodka from duty free on the way back. Montréal is a little town, such a quiet village and it’s filled… Read More
Gazpacho – one of my favourite summer dishes, is a very light and refreshing soup, perfect for a summer day at the beach. It originates from Spain and traditional recipes use vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumber, vinegar, salt and soaked bread. I decided to add a little bit of flair to mine by adding a poblano pepper (a very mild chili… Read More
Because sometimes you experiment with leftover ingredients in your fridge and come up with something decadently brilliant. I love how the herbed chicken pairs so well with the rich ricotta and the almonds give the dish a nice smoky crunch that is needed with all the creaminess. The cherries add a fun pop of sweetness, which perfectly… Read More