Whether you're looking for an end-of-the-week treat, a night in with friends or a weekend indoor activity (because goodness knows it's not worth going outside when it's -27ºC...), this is your recipe. It's your sweet treat. Your indulgence. And, heck, chocolate's supposed to be … [Read more...] about Mexican Double Chocolate Cookies
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“Mardi Margarita” (ou Mercredi): Two Times the Drinking if You’re French
I guess French-speaking people get to drink twice as many margaritas as anglophones? In English, we have Margarita Monday. But in French there's both Mardi Margarita (Tuesday) and Mercredi Margarita (Wednesday). Alliteration's a bitch, non? Well I say drink these whenever you … [Read more...] about “Mardi Margarita” (ou Mercredi): Two Times the Drinking if You’re French
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Apple Pico de Gallo, Sherry and Toasted Pecans
In a party over-loaded with tacos and deliciously sloppy comfort food, this was my favourite dish. It was sweet and comforting, savoury and simple, with being overly heavy. The best part is that it's pretty easy. Sauté some stuff, add some sherry and stuff it into the squash … [Read more...] about Stuffed Acorn Squash with Apple Pico de Gallo, Sherry and Toasted Pecans
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Slow-Cooker Chicken Curry
When you buy and cook a squash, don't throw out the seeds. Sure, they're sticky and kind of gross, but if you wash them, strain them and toss them with salt, pepper and oil, they bake up to cheap treat perfection. Toasted Pumpkin Seeds Seeds of 1 pumpkin or squash 1 tsp olive … [Read more...] about Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Slow-Cooker Chicken Curry
Three-Citrus Marmalade and Syrup
I love food lore and how so many traditions ring in the new year with something sweet. Like eating honey and apples at Rosh Hashanah or moon cakes at Chinese New Year. But the truth is that life isn't all sugar and spice and everything nice. There's a little bitterness in there, … [Read more...] about Three-Citrus Marmalade and Syrup
7th Annual Volk/Watson Extravaganza: The Pictures
My family's annual Christmas party happened yesterday. As usual, it was ridiculous: There were the beef tacos. And the chicken tacos. And the shredded chicken with Mexican rice, black beans and aioli crema. Since the party was tex-mex themed, there was a table with … [Read more...] about 7th Annual Volk/Watson Extravaganza: The Pictures
Pickling Things
If your family isn't all that rambunctious at Christmas time and you find yourself with a little too much time on your hands to think about the season, it's time to pickle things. There's really no better way to distract yourself. Other things you could do: You could instead … [Read more...] about Pickling Things
Oven-Roasted Lamb Shawarma, and Why I Didn’t Use the Slow-Cooker
There's something primal about biting into a roasted piece of meat. There's the exterior bark that's a little charred and caramelized. that bark protects the interior meat that's tender and juicy after basting in the fat from the skin for hours. It's called the Maillard reaction … [Read more...] about Oven-Roasted Lamb Shawarma, and Why I Didn’t Use the Slow-Cooker
Wok-Fired Bok Choy with Peanut Sauce
I waited about a month before pulling this last pak choy (like bok choy) from my garden. It's a little like kale in that it's hardy and can handle the first frosts. Mostly I wanted to keep something green growing, in an effort to fend off winter, which would inevitably fail. I … [Read more...] about Wok-Fired Bok Choy with Peanut Sauce
Guest Post: Ruby Grapefruit and Crystallized Ginger Marmalade
Today I'm featuring a guest post by fellow Montreal blogger Hilary Morden. The great news is that her photos are tons better than mine! So for more, check out her site, Cocoabeanthevegetable.com. She's big into sweets but also big into balancing the sugar frenzy with healthy, … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Ruby Grapefruit and Crystallized Ginger Marmalade