Apr
26
We had company down last weekend and I decided we would make something we’ve never eaten before. This is what we came up with. The burger was MASSIVE, and I would recommend making 8 patties instead of 4, but the burgers we’re delicious. Moist and flavourful, you almost forget you’re eating a meat substitute.
So Joce, this is for you, you little pest. 
Apr
18
We have a special guest staying with us this weekend, Andre’s sister, which meant that a fancy dessert/snack had to be made. I searched through the trusty Food & Drink magazine that the LCBO so graciously gives away, and settled on a maple tart. Enjoy!
Apr
16
Well, my sister is down this weekend and we all love to bake and cook in the kitchen, so she decided to try her hand at these protein packed bownies. There are some rather interesting ingredients in this mix, but don’t be put off, these are still ridiculously tasty and chocolatey!
Apr
1
We’re spending the week in Arizona and our hosts are avid organic product consumers, and this handmade creamy lotion recipe is a staple in their household and we feel it should be in yours. We’ve made a batch today, and though the ingredients might be a little hard to find, combining them was a cinch!
This rich lotion is perfect for sunburns, dry skin and arid regions…..just like Arizona! We’ve got the step by step guide after the break, complete with pictures!
Apr
1
We’re spending a lovely week in Phoenix visiting family, eating fine foods and sipping savory wines. This is a quick and easy dish we threw together in a few minutes and it combines the best of southwestern flavors with a few new fusion twists to kick it some kick. We used tilapia filets, but you can use just about any fish you love.
Mar
21
Well, its a beautiful Sunday in London Ontario and well, that can only mean one thing: our kitchen is busy! Melanie decided to make her amazing dal recipe (you can find it here) and I decided to make some homemade, oven baked spring rolls. The pleasure of Asian cooking without the hassle of deep frying. These turned out to be simple to make, but we required 2 sheets of pastry to keep all the juicy goodness inside. Read on for the simple steps and for a tangy and spicy traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce.
Mar
20
If you’ve ever wanted minted Girl Guide cookies year round, this is the recipe for you! With a deliciously light and airy texture, these are a combination of Oreo cookie and chocolate cake with a hint of mint that is absolutely refreshing! This recipe is fully Vegan, but don’t let that scare you! These will melt in your mouth….or a glass of milk.
Mar
15
Happy Pi Day, everyone! Just in case there’s anyone out there who isn’t sure what why there’s a Pi Day in the first place, here you go. Pi Day and Pi Approximation Day are two holidays held to celebrate the mathematical constant pi (in the mm/dd date notation: 3/14); since 3, 1 and 4 are the first three decimal digits of π. March 14 is also the birthday of Albert Einstein and the two events are sometimes celebrated together. Usually people create some pie concoction, eat the wonderful concoction and discuss the relevance of pi, the mathematical constant. This year, I decided to make a cranberry ginger streusle pie. It was delicious!
Mar
7
I had a craving for baked beans a few days ago and I decided to act on that impulse. It’s probably one of the most rewarding things to do as a human, is it not?
Since the weekend is upon us I figured this would give me plenty of time to soak the beans overnight, prepare the beans and then slowly cook them for 8-10 hours. Getting up on a Sunday at 7AM is just plain wrong, but for some reason I was compelled to do it. Sigh. And now I present to you the final product!
Read on for more juicy details…
Mar
7
I love baking cheesecakes, but most of all I really enjoy watching the reactions from people as they take that first bite of a cheesecake baked by me. During a recent team meeting at work, a conversation was had regarding the fact that I really enjoyed baking. A teammate of mine also enjoys baking, and it was quickly decided that a bake off would occur with each subsequent team meeting being the place for the judges, my other teammates, to taste test. Saying all that, this is the first dessert for the bake off. I can say that it went over very well – deliciously wonderful!
