made from scratch recipes from a seasonal kitchen
Did you know white chili is actually a thing? Maybe it’s just that I had a deprived childhood, but I didn’t even know chili came in any colour other than red until I was in my early twenties.
A friend’s mother had sent her home with a big container of white chicken chili (because, like all mothers of twentysomethings, she was pretty sure her daughter was living off ramen and takeout food), and my friend was kind enough to share the bounty with me.Continue Reading
Confession time. I have a serious fear of deep frying.
Not for the reasons you might think, though. I’m not particularly scared of hot oil… rather, I’m scared that I won’t know how to stop myself from deep frying literally everything in the fridge, and maybe half the pantry while I’m at it.Continue Reading
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Dairy Farmers of Canada.
Winter took its sweet time coming this year, but when it came, it came with a vengeance, complete with blustery winds and artic chill and snow flurries. Thank goodness those big oversized blanket scarves are still in fashion this year!
To compensate, I’m busting out the hardcore cold-weather comfort food, starting with these hearty vegetarian pot pies filled with toothsome chunks of roasted vegetables in a creamy sherry-spiked sauce. To make them extra-cozy, I’ve topped them off with the most deliciously cheesy biscuits you’ll ever have the privilege of putting in your mouth.Continue Reading
Have you noticed something a little different about my last few posts?
It’s probably hard to tell unless you’re looking for it, but you might notice some pretty swank marble countertops in the background.
No, they’re not mine. They belong to my in-laws, who graciously allowed me to borrow their kitchen for a couple of photo shoots, because our own kitchen has been going through a complete remodel for the last three months.
In fact, it’s not just the kitchen… our entire ground floor is being renovated, so we temporarily moved out to a tiny basement apartment down the street while the contractors peeled away 90 years’ worth of house from our floors and walls.Continue Reading
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Dairy Farmers of Canada.
Lately, I’ve started seeing signs all around that fall is finally here.
Pumpkin spice lattes. Knee boots and trench coats. Blooming clumps of goldenrod. And yes, even that one tree in the neighbourhood that just can’t wait for October to start changing colours.
Mostly, though, I know fall is here because I am hardcore craving comfort food… which probably explains why the moment I received this month’s Canadian cheese, all I could think about is ooey gooey melty cheese.Continue Reading
It occurred to me the other day that it’s been ages since I last shared a risotto recipe. And by ages, I mean nearly five freaking years, which is way way way too long, especially when you consider that I make risotto at least once a month.
Yeah, I know. Fancy lady makes risotto once a month. How faaaaaancy. La-dee-dah.
Just hear me out.Continue Reading
