Thoughts and musings of a former chef navigating the post-kitchen world.
Chicken and rice. That’s all you need to hear. It even sounds comforting, doesn’t it? Nearly every culture I can think of boasts one or more dishes that combine chicken and rice, and for good reason. They go great together. You don’t even need to …
Hey everybody, happy Monday. I hope everyone is doing well today. There’s a lot going on in the outside world and I can feel the pressure creeping in. Winter is coming. Here in Ontario, we’re not sure whether or not we’ll be getting out of …
Hey friends and neighbors, how’s everybody holding up? It’s been a humid, muggy July here in Ottawa, we’ve moved onto Phase 3 of re-opening the city (click here for my take on it) and we’re speeding towards the dog-days of summer. I was craving some …
Hey all! Welcome back. Apologies for the lack of posts lately. I’ve been busy with other things, or have had a complete lack of motivation to do, well, anything. I get like that when the temperature rises. Here in Ottawa, summer weather generally means either …
What’s this? Warm weather, sunshine, a nice breeze? Could it be true? After being stuck inside for days and days, it’s picnic weather! Now, maybe it’s still just a backyard picnic, because social distancing ain’t over yet, but it still calls for picnic food. Cold …
Happy Monday, all. It was an absolutely lovely weekend, sunny and warm. I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy it (safely), at least for a bit. Today is looking a little gloomy, though. I really let the weather dictate what I cook, …
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. …
