Back in April, there was a wave of gourmet food boxes for home delivery from farms, fromageries and restaurants. Now, with the Red Zone second wave situation in Montreal, there's a cool and affordable new initiative offering food from a variety of reputable Montreal chefs put … [Read more...] about The Weekendeurs: New Custom Food Boxes from Montreal Chefs and Producers Delivered (Perfect for Thanksgiving)
The Golden Jubilee Cocktail and Memories of Barbados
It's currently 7:30 a.m. and it's already 19˚C in Montreal. It's expected to get to 28 with a humidex over 30, making it what's likely to be the last HOT day of the year. It's making me think of beaches and sun and cocktails all on its own, but especially because it's the time of … [Read more...] about The Golden Jubilee Cocktail and Memories of Barbados
Apple Pie in a Jar and Some Fall Covid Comfort
I went apple picking the other day and ended up with two large bags of high acidity apples. They're not my favourite for just eating, but they're perfect for packing into jars with a homemade cinnamon-spiced syrup. Which is what this recipe is. It's an apple pie without the … [Read more...] about Apple Pie in a Jar and Some Fall Covid Comfort
Spice-Rubbed Salmon on the Barbecue with Grilled Zucchini
I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I'd never cooked a large fillet of fish on the barbecue. Never once have I done the traditional cedar plank salmon or even a large fillet en papillote (in parchment paper). But then I realized all I needed to do was put a big slab of … [Read more...] about Spice-Rubbed Salmon on the Barbecue with Grilled Zucchini
Pickled & Preserved: My 2020 Canning Cupboard and Other Ways to Save the Harvest
My canning cupboard is officially full. I've had to requisition a kitchen shelf for the rest. This is the list of what I've made this year: Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables:Dehydrated (sun-dried) Cherry TomatoesDehydrated CornDehydrated BlueberriesDehydrated Strawberry … [Read more...] about Pickled & Preserved: My 2020 Canning Cupboard and Other Ways to Save the Harvest
Time Out Market Montreal has a Terrasse
For anyone who listened to my podcast episode with Time Out Market CEO Didier Souillat a couple weeks ago, you might have thought: "That's cool that the market in Montreal is back open, but I really don't want to be inside an enclosed space right now, even if the air circulation … [Read more...] about Time Out Market Montreal has a Terrasse
Harvesting my First Black Chickpeas
View this post on Instagram Black chickpea harvest time! #communitygarden #growyourown #sustainable A post shared by Amie Watson (@misswattson) on Aug 12, 2020 at 8:59am PDT Have you ever eaten chickpeas? Probably. Have you ever grown chickpeas, though? Unless … [Read more...] about Harvesting my First Black Chickpeas
“He Likes Cheesecake”
Has someone ever done something out of the blue for you that was incredibly generous? And insisted that you don't need to give anything in return? Have you ever then spent hours thinking about what kind of baked good or snack or drink that person might like? That's what I did … [Read more...] about “He Likes Cheesecake”
Healthy Vegan Avocado-Stuffed Jalapeño Pepper Poppers with Guacamole
There’s a slow burn that comes from a cooked jalapeño. When you bite into a baked or fried whole pepper, there’s a mild sweetness of the roasted flesh. Then bitterness hits from the skin and membrane as you chew. And finally, there’s the heat. That’s what you wait for. It’s what … [Read more...] about Healthy Vegan Avocado-Stuffed Jalapeño Pepper Poppers with Guacamole
Tortilla Tray Bake with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Avocado, Corn, and Mild Salsa Rojo
The layers of creamy avocado in between sweet and spicy tomato salsa, corn, and roasted sweet potato in this tray bake (aka meal-in-one-baking sheet) will keep you coming back for just one more spoonful. A lot of the nutrients in sweet potatoes are in the skins and roasting them … [Read more...] about Tortilla Tray Bake with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Avocado, Corn, and Mild Salsa Rojo