To explore Canada from one coast all the way to the other one is of my great wishes. Three years of living on the Saskatchewan prairie have only strengthened that thirst to roam across this vast, diverse nation. After such a journey, I might even be able to correctly label all ten provinces on a map. My first Canadian encounters were visiting my grandparents in … Continue reading Touring Canada, Part 1: Pun Times in the West
Molasses adds a distinctive deep flavour and rich colour to these fresh buns based on traditional east coast brown bread. I asked a very good friend of mine from New Brunswick what typical maritime food is like. Besides the obvious seafood specialties, freshly baked brown bread, she told me, was a staple that you would find quite often on the table. And the inclusion of … Continue reading Molasses Brown Bread Buns
Watermelon rind takes an unexpected starring role in this savoury soup that revels in an aromatic yet light Chinese-style broth. Wasting food really irks me. But it was not until a number of years back that I had any idea that watermelon rinds could be made useful. It was when my late grandmother mentioned making pickles out of them. That notion stuck with me years … Continue reading Watermelon Rind Soup with Ginger and Star Anise
One of the simplest ways possible to prepare pan-fried fish is also one of the most delicious. If you want to hear cheers from a fish-loving family, make this. With just four ingredients, you can make it any time you like. And in our case, that’s quite often! This pan-fried fish recipe calls for rice flour or tapioca flour, which makes for a delicious gluten-free … Continue reading Pan-Fried Flounder with Gluten-Free Breading
All fruit, totally refreshing cherry and watermelon blend together in these popsicles. Frosty fruit treats take the edge off summer’s heat in a most delicious way. Bring on the sunshine–so long as we have our freezer stocked with naturally sweet popsicles. I really would rather steer clear artificially coloured sugar water, which somehow becomes popular once it is frozen. Real fruit tastes so much better. … Continue reading Cherry Watermelon Popsicles
It’s salad season! Picnics, barbecues, and al fresco meals are great opportunities to create something fresh and inviting. We just returned from a weekend away at family camp where I was blessed to have someone else take care of all our family’s meals for a few days. The food at camp was made well too. Feta cheese even made an appearance in the pasta salad, which is quite a … Continue reading 10 Crowd-Pleasing Salads to Kick Off Summer
Swirls and Spice 