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
Month: October 2015
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