Did you know that pumpkin scones came from Australia? Before you send me a DM; I want to clarify that scones themselves originated in Scotland. Are we good now? Pumpkin was introduced to Australia by the First Fleet back in 1788. Pumpkins especially liked it up in the Queensland region, Queensland even have their own…
Hands up for stews, braised beef, mashed potatoes, turkey dinners (Thanksgiving is this weekend), spaghetti + meatballs oh, and hearty soups! ME! Then hands up for a comfort food that’s not full of sauce! Me also! How about you? October is the month the comforts ramp up for me. For example, I am wrapped in…
Here we go! The apples are abundant and this apple crisp recipe is super delicious! The buttery oat topping that interlaces with cinnamon, cloves + nutmeg. Oh my gosh, I can smell it! So many favourite recipes to make with fresh BC Apples. Let me name a few – apple pie, apple tarts (maybe add…
When it comes to the food industry, there’s a LOT that I remain inspired by, from my fellow foodies to their companies and their stories. And because of their inspiration and ability to pave the way, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am extremely honoured to announce that I am on the judging…
Get your ice cream scoop, cones and bowls ready… There are so many variations of ice cream but one thing is for sure, it all starts with a base. I made this ice cream a bunch of years ago and decided it was time to make some berry delish ice cream, then there’s blackberries readily…
I tend to get a smile on my face every time I look at a package of Boosh Food. That’s because the package is smiling right back at me. The smiling mouth is part of the Boosh Food’s logo. The name Boosh comes from ‘bouche’ which is French for mouth. The Urban Dictionary describes ‘boosh’…
This blog is sponsored by City Avenue Market Strawberry picking was a part of my life growing up. Grandpa had rows and rows of strawberry plants that were free reign when we were visiting. We ran right from the car towards his garden and were rewarded with a handful of sweet goodness. If my brother,…
I tried these delights on my first trip to France in the early 2000’s. And more recently Russ + I have enjoyed beautifully made ones at Stable House Bistro on South Granville in Vancouver. And we make them at home too. When the world is back to normal and we can go back to travelling…
Once upon a time, there were two local fishermen who took pride in their carefully harvested daily catches. Those two fishermen, Dane Chauvel and Steve Johansen had beautifully preserved fish that were categorized and thrown into the ‘general’ pile of fish at the cannery. This pile of fish also contained stale and mangled bodies, which…
This blog is sponsored by City Avenue Market It’s Mexican Fiesta time. As much as Taco Tuesdays’ have me with both hands up, I am forever cooking with the same spice blends that have my heart and palate. Also it’s quite appropriate that today is Cinco De Mayo. Cinco de Mayo commemorates a single battle…
