One of my fondest memories working in Quebec was the fall. On weekends, or days off I would head to the farmers market or venture out to Île d’Orléans and tour the roadside stands and markets and nothing was better than fresh bread and apple or maple butter. So when my mom offered to bring some Silken…
With Stampede over, I’m feeling the haze of the overindulgent week of food and drink and want to get back on track with healthy eating and exercise. I always have a love affair in the summer with grilled fruits and ripe peaches are no exception. To add some summertime zest to this grilled chicken salad,…
Growing up, this time of year was always one of my favourites because of all the fresh berries and fruit that we would be able to pick. From cherries, raspberries and Saskatoon berries we always seemed to have ice cream buckets to eat. Last week when on vacation, my dad mentioned that the Saskatoon bushes…
Tis’ the season for fresh rhubarb! As long as I can remember my mom is happy anytime she can grow or get her hands on some rhubarb, which is why I can’t take any credit for this post, other than taking photos my mom did all the heavy lifting on this Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down…
I feel fairly confident sharing my version of Earl’s warm kale salad recipe, seeing as I have made it about 4 times since first having it last week. I love that this salad is served warm, since I find kale a bit tough if not shredded or finely chopped in a regular salad. And since…
Sometimes you just want breakfast for dinner. My friend Amy inspired me with her go-to braised kale and poached egg dinner and I decided to add some mushrooms, onions and cheesy polenta to the mix. Topped with hot sauce for a kick, this unassuming little dish has lots of flavors and will have you craving…
