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I'm not a gardener (and raspberry bread with lemon curd)
I grow watch the following grow in my backyard: weeds, some cooking herbs, four strawberry plants and a bunch of raspberries. Yup, I'm lazy. Luckily, we have just the right amount of raspberry bushes -...
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Vacation is over
Living 3000km away from family sucks. But, as a bonus, when I do get to visit - like for the last two weeks which is why there are no blog posts - I get food-spoiled. That's right, my family, Ian's...
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Need a drink
After my first week back to work (which is why we are low on the blog posts yet again), I definitely needed a drink. So I made one (see ingredients below). Any guesses?If you guessed...
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King of Cheesecake
Before we left on vacation (like, a month ago!), Wendy and Mike invited us over for the last supper. Ah, the idea is, you can spend the week getting rid of all the food in your fridge and not have to...
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Tanakaya
Each time we travel home, we try to schedule in as many visits with family and friends as possible. Of course, this means that some people get left out (like my friend Jen in Toronto, who we only get...
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First entry on foodtv!
Just wanted to invite you to check out my first entry on the Food Network Canada blog. Please write some comments there so I don't feel lonely! Hey! I have an idea! If you add a comment (and I'm able...
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Fatty fish
Since we're protesting against cable television (read: too cheap to pay for cable), we rely on podcasts, youtube, the library, and 'other' sources for our mindless entertainment. Recently, we found...
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More on foodtv!
Here's my second entry for Food Network Canada.And, don't worry, I haven't forgotten about all my peeps (ok, Ula, my dear sister, don't laugh at me for saying "peeps") who posted a comment on the first...
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Best Indian Food Ever!
Check out my profile of the Taj Mahal on the food network site! ...and stay tuned for my interpretation of kulfi this weekend - mmm, cardamom, saffron and pistachios. You don't even need an ice cream...
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A-roasting we will go
Obtain an acorn squash or two from your local farmer's market or organic produce store and cut it in half. Take a moment to be amazed by the squash.Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Sprinkle with red...
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It's smooth...
1 block soft organic tofu (from Dad's) +2 frozen mango halves +5-6 frozen strawberries +1/2 frozen banana +1/2 cup your favourite yogurt (if you're not vegan) +1 cup or more fancy juice, like...
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Happy '08 + Kulfi
I figured I better get a post in before the end of January so that I can still say Happy New Year to you all without feeling too embarassed:Happy 2008 to all my readers! May your year be filled with...
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Stupid internal clock
I am now on our annual February Break. To clarify, that doesn't mean I don't work, just that I work from home and get to wear pajamas. Last Saturday was my first Saturday off. Guess what time I got up...
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Easy lunch
Yesterday Ella and I made a quick and light salad for lunch. I'm almost embarrassed to call this a recipe - it was that easy.Smoked Salmon SaladArrange smoked salmon on a large plate and grate some...
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Fiddleheads
February 20. The date of my last post here. It's been a while friends. This past semester has been difficult with two new preps, a few behaviourally-challenged students, and unfortunately, many...
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Fresh summer pasta
On Saturday mornings, Ian and I like to go to the Saskatoon Farmer's Market. We have supported it since we arrived in Saskatoon. Then, it was located in a street in front of City Hall, but now it has...
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Breakfast cookies
When zipping out the door in the mornings at 6:30 or 7 a.m., we tend to forget about breakfast. I know it's unhealthy, but it's just the reality of a busy life.To combat that, every few weeks for the...
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Chard and beet green tart
Even though I don't usually cook from recipes, I am often inspired by recipes when making a new dish. As I've written before, I often check out my favourite cookbooks, blogs and chef's sites for the...
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Long time no write + how to save money
Well, friends: it's been a while. Let all the usual excuses apply (she says, embarrassed)...Now let's move on.As those that know me just a little bit will attest, I loathe throwing away food. Maybe...
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Caffe Sola
Check out my review of Caffe Sola on the Food Network Canada site.Here is a cool pic that didn't make it onto their website. The chairs are so interesting! If anyone knows what the source is for these,...
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