Thoughts and musings of a former chef navigating the post-kitchen world.
We often find ourselves with an abundance of carrots in our house. Having two pet bunnies, carrots are one of their favorite treats, right behind bananas, grapes and berries. But they can’t have high-sugar fruits and vegetables too often, so sometimes we need to come …
LONG WEEKEND LASAGNA. Got a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? Yesterday was Sunday, already a good day to dedicate to a craft like a lasagna, and the fact that it’s a long weekend only makes it all the more appropriate. You can make and …
Yesterday was yet another grey, rainy day here in Ottawa. At least it’s getting a little warmer, but we sure could use some sunshine. It didn’t come yesterday, though. So, I made rainy-day food. My favorite rainy-day dish is also one of the simplest that …
Why is it so damn cold? It’s freezing! Isn’t the fact that we’re locked down inside, hiding from a pandemic and murder hornets enough? It’s gotta be chilly, too? Weather like this permits prolonging the making of rich, hearty, stewey-type meals, so let’s see what …
Good lawd. We been inside a looong time now. I’m starting to crave different things than what I’ve been cooking. I kinda got set in a meal rotation and to be honest, I’m bored of all of it. So, we’re freshening up a bit today. …
I know what you’re thinking. I can hear it from here. “Is this post really about BLT sandwiches? I know how to make those. This isn’t what I come to a food blog for, you big idiot.” Just, just hang on, though. Hear me out. …
It’s official: I think I’ve done more cooking at home during this quarantine than all my adult life combined. Not that it’s a hardship or anything, I’m actually enjoying this particular part of the lockdown lifestyle. As you may have guessed, when I’m not at …
If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why doesn’t the food I make at home taste as good as restaurant food?”, here’s yet another piece of the puzzle containing the answer. Incidentally, if you HAVEN’T asked that at some point, you’re probably eating at the wrong restaurants. …
Welcome to my online breakfast nook. It’s a brand-new week, everybody! I hope your weekends were relaxing, and I hope everyone is adjusting well. Hopefully the lockdown won’t be for too much longer. I certainly hope everybody is taking good care of themselves in this …
As another week of quarantine draws to a close, it’s time for another easy-to-prepare pasta sauce recipe. This week has been chilly for April. It’s snowed, the wind’s been blowing and even though I haven’t had to venture outside much, it still makes you want …
