Some of our best Canadian friends hail from the maritimes, as do several of my husband’s favourite Canadian authors. Such an easy connection with people who grew up so far away from us is both astonishing and intriguing. Furthermore, we love seafood, and this stunning travelogue from Simple Bites gives evidence of how happy we would be to eat local catches fresh from the coastal … Continue reading Touring Canada, Part 3: The Maritime Provinces
Did you know that tomorrow is Lunar New Year’s Eve? Before I went to China and Vietnam, I was mostly unaware of this major holiday. Yet after spending seven years there, I now find myself wistful at this time of year, as I think of the friends, food, and festivities I left behind. Thankfully, through Facebook, I am still in touch with some of the … Continue reading Tastes of Asia: 14 Lunar New Year Recipes {Gluten Free}
For the month of January, I’ve been sharing a new salad recipe every weekend. Honestly, I could not pick a favourite! Each one is different, yet simple enough to pull together quickly from pantry ingredients (plus a bit of fresh produce). Here are the other three, which are well worth trying if you haven’t yet: Pesto-Dressed Three Bean Salad Sesame Black Bean Salad Glass Noodle … Continue reading Tuna and White Bean Salad with Tahini and Avocado
After a month-long journey through the American midwest and two Canadian provinces, we arrived safely home a few days ago. Fresh vegetables were scarce as we traveled the interstates, and consequently they are what we crave. Let there be salad–and all manner of greens and farmers markets! Fried foods have been banned for the foreseeable future. It is lovely to be back in the … Continue reading Shrimp and Chicken Summer Rolls with Thai Peanut Sauce
Picnics and potlucks, how I love them. Let me count the ways! But what to bring? Collected here are 15 fabulous recipes for celebrating the arrival of summer. These will help me (and you I hope) put together great picnic menus for the warmer months ahead. Vive la picnic! My top picks 1. Creamy Sweet Pea Salad 2. Tapas-Style Deviled Eggs 3. Mango Lemon Bars For salad lovers 4. … Continue reading 15 Favorite Picnic Dishes: A Summer Recipe Roundup
Happy Lunar New Year’s Eve! It’s been an exciting and busy week for many of us as a big weekend approaches. Both the Lunar New Year and the Superbowl are converging at almost the same time. Have your local grocery shelves been emptier than usual? That’s been the case around here, which means I may have to resort to making some Chinese dumplings completely from … Continue reading Lunar New Year Recipe Roundup
Swirls and Spice 