Don't have peach vinegar? Besides me, who does? Try balsamic or white balsamic instead. Just ran out of red, yellow and zebrino vine-ripened tomatoes picked that morning from Lufa Farms? I'd recommend a different kind of salad, then...the next best option would be organic cherry … [Read more...] about Lufa Farms Red, Yellow, Cherry and Zebrino Tomato and Arugula Salad with Peach-Sunflower Oil Vinaigrette
Spiced Fruit Chaat for a Sunny Spring/Summer Day
Feels like summer! And that means that while most people are craving a fruity, boozy drink on a terrasse somewhere, I'm craving exotic fruit, straight up.... ...which is very similar to the rest of the year, except now I get to eat it outside in the sunshine. And I'm taking my … [Read more...] about Spiced Fruit Chaat for a Sunny Spring/Summer Day
Peanuts and Coconut Milk at Talay Thai
I always figure a good measure of Thai place is their pad thai. Like omelette and miso soup at a sushi place, or pierogies at a Polish place, or...pepperoni and cheese at a pizza place, I guess; it's a dish that you just have to do well if you want respect. My favourite Toronto … [Read more...] about Peanuts and Coconut Milk at Talay Thai
Quebec Nordic Shrimp in Green Curry Sauce
I've made this simple, blended green curry paste before and decided it was about the easiest thing in the world and never again should I buy a bottled green chili paste. And I never have. This time, same curry paste, fewer vegetables. I replaced the blanched broccoli (also so … [Read more...] about Quebec Nordic Shrimp in Green Curry Sauce
Once More, With Feeling
I liked the Indian rice and black-eyed pea dish with cinnamon, cloves, and cumin so much I decided to make it again with a mix of aged white Basmati and black rice. The only reason I'm posting this again is because I think the picture is pretty. Silly reason, yes. Delicious food … [Read more...] about Once More, With Feeling
Peach-Kissed Beets
Sometimes the simplest recipe is the best. Water, beets, shallot, vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil. I bought peach vinegar in Williamsburg last fall and I swear it makes this taste buttery, but any kind of vinegar would work - balsamic, apple cider, rice wine, white wine, … [Read more...] about Peach-Kissed Beets
“Poutine for the Rest of Canada” and “Prefer Your Poutine a Bit Lighter?” in the Montreal Gazette today
I've got two articles in the Montreal Gazette today! If you love poutine, La Banquise, or are just interested about the new Toronto-based chain opening a locally owned franchise in downtown Montreal, please pick up a copy of the newspaper, flip to the front page of the Weekend … [Read more...] about “Poutine for the Rest of Canada” and “Prefer Your Poutine a Bit Lighter?” in the Montreal Gazette today
Mango-Rice Salad, Remade with Sunflower Seeds, Carrots, Celery, and Cilantro
Here's another rice salad with mango. I figure if I'm not sick of them yet, you're not either. I tend to forget that I'm a little more obsessed with mango than the average person. It's the same recipe as before but a few new ingredients tossed in because I had them and I wanted … [Read more...] about Mango-Rice Salad, Remade with Sunflower Seeds, Carrots, Celery, and Cilantro
What to do with Chili Peppers: Spicy Indian Chili Pepper Pickle, Take 2
I made this pickle for the first time last year and subsequently told everyone I know how good it was. One friend even started to worry about my obsession with heat. He figured steam would come from my ears, but the worst that happened was chili pepper heat exuded from my pores. … [Read more...] about What to do with Chili Peppers: Spicy Indian Chili Pepper Pickle, Take 2
Dairy-Free Rice Krispie Square Throwdown: Oh She Glows vs. GreenDivaMom
"Why would anyone only make one kind of rice krispie square?" was the thought that went through my head when I was deciding which recipe to make. I'd first seen OhSheGlows' recipe awhile back and kept the recipe in mind for the next time I felt like picking up some gluten-free … [Read more...] about Dairy-Free Rice Krispie Square Throwdown: Oh She Glows vs. GreenDivaMom