Food, Travel, and Cooking!
These days at #5 we seem to be eating cherry tomatoes 24/7. I’ve been wanting to make these tarts all summer and finally did! And are we glad I did…they were so good! Whipped up a green salad…dinner! You can easily double the recipe to make 8 servings. The best time to make this is […]
Our “hood” needs help getting some soul! Here’s my vision: I want one or two new restaurants to come and add some life to our neighbourhood. We need it! It doesn’t have to be cutting edge! Traditional food, well-cooked, open for lunch and dinner or even to drop in for appy’s and a glass or two of wine […]
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. The very first time I made quiche was probably in the 1970’s! I had invited a bunch of my “girlfriends” over for Sunday brunch and wanted to make them something none of us had ever had before. I stumbled upon a recipe for “Quiche Lorraine” […]
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. We have been roasting these potatoes and variations thereof, for a long time! They are simple, quick to make & are a delicious accompaniment to so many menus; including various meats, chicken or for brunch with eggs & sausages. My husband makes the best ones! To […]
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. I think everyone should know how to make biscuits and quick breads. They should be slightly moist, tender, light and flaky, satisfying and delicious. Biscuits are wonderful with soups, main course salads and stews! I made a discovery years ago out of necessity. Being absolutely slammed at work, we […]
At our house stinging Nettles has become one of the welcome early “greens” of the spring; it seems only right to make something delicious for dinner with them! Makes an 8″ or 9″ Tart Pre-baked pie shell** I prefer to use a glass pie dish because it gives a crisper crust. However, you can also use a […]
Ramps grow in the wild. There are foragers that bring them to the Farmer’s Market or at times, the Wild Guy at Granville Island. They have a slight garlic flavour to them & are delicious. If you are unable to find some, use regular leeks. Makes an 8″ or 9″ Tart Pre-baked pie shell** I prefer to […]