...and there there's fennel. It's clear I'm obsessed with this vegetable, and as disappointed as I've been with my fruit guy, Leopoldo, the last few times I've bought it, I decided it was time to try again. But the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and … [Read more...] about Competition #3 Between Leopoldo and the Man With Whom I’m Cheating on Him
Fruit Vendor Throwdown: Dancing, My First Persimmon and Knowing That Something’s Missing
Have you ever had an experience where it ends and all you think is "Huh...That's it?" Yeah, that's kind of how I felt with persimmons, except, well, it wasn't really a disappointed "that's it". Some people can take things so seriously. Sometimes all you're saying is simply, … [Read more...] about Fruit Vendor Throwdown: Dancing, My First Persimmon and Knowing That Something’s Missing
Cheating on My Fruit Guy
The world is letting me down. First my "free Gazette man" and now my fruit guy. Good thing I still have Guillaume. Loyal Guillaume with his incredible sourdough and his yeast that smells like strawberry jam-filled donuts. I swear. This is not about Guillaume. This is about … [Read more...] about Cheating on My Fruit Guy
Pissaladière: “A la di Stadio”
This wasn't your fault, Josée. If I could only follow a recipe properly this would have been fine, delicious even, but you asked for 2 lbs of onions and I only had 1 and a pound of leeks. And apparently leeks take a whole lot longer to soften than I thought, even when they look … [Read more...] about Pissaladière: “A la di Stadio”
The Downfall of the “Free Gazette Man”?
Of late, there has been something wrong with my "Free Gazette Man". It had gotten to the point where I walked to the metro in eager anticipation of an ingenious sales pitch. Some days I even WANTED to read the Gazette (Well, mostly Wednesdays when the food and life section comes … [Read more...] about The Downfall of the “Free Gazette Man”?
“Raw” Granola: Dried Apricot, Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Sprouted Oat Groats Sweetened with Date Paste
This recipe sprouts for 1 day, soaks for one hour, takes 30 minutes to prep and then 2/3rds of another day to dehydrate. Why would anyone got to the trouble of making this? Well, I'm a sucker for recipes that end with the instruction to "enjoy", and I suck at "real" (sugar … [Read more...] about “Raw” Granola: Dried Apricot, Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Sprouted Oat Groats Sweetened with Date Paste
Horribly Misshapen but Still Delicious Roti Chanai
Ever had someone tell you that Jesus loves all the little children, even the ugly ones? All childhood scarring aside, that's how I feel about this roti. I kneaded and put all my love into it, and then Montreal's environment and my horribly cold hands didn't get along with the … [Read more...] about Horribly Misshapen but Still Delicious Roti Chanai
Pickled Carrots
Basically, I had leftover brine from making the pickled jalapenos, so I chopped up some carrots and pickled them too. No point letting brine go to waste. That's honestly all this is. Always sterilize a few too many jars than you think you'll need, in case something like this … [Read more...] about Pickled Carrots
Pickled Jalapeno Peppers
I actually feel bad writing this now because I haven't eaten these yet. They're sitting in my fridge (because I'm paranoid about my cupboard since there was no water bath afterward) waiting for me to decide they're ready (Apparently it only takes a week, and these only last a few … [Read more...] about Pickled Jalapeno Peppers
Indian Jalapeno Chili Pepper Pickle and My Addiction to Heat
Absolutely amazing. I can't believe I almost didn't make this recipe. I spent about an hour looking for the perfect pickled jalapeno recipe and I chose two -- this one and a standard vinegar-brine chili pepper recipe. But this one...I have no words.Basically my first bite of this … [Read more...] about Indian Jalapeno Chili Pepper Pickle and My Addiction to Heat