Solo Suppers Beyond Cereal: Greek pasta
So, I’m about 10 years behind the times. I’ve only just begun to watch the HBO series The Wire. The important thing is, I’m catching up. And with my summer television only decent on Sunday nights, I’m unapologetic about needing a little couch time in the evenings. The outdoor weather is lovely, but I’ve always...
Friends & Neighbours: Innovation trumps tradition with the easiest summer dessert
growing up in the philadelphia area, and having a birthday that falls at the beginning of summer, icebox cake was a favorite dessert in the warmer months, and a frequent request of mine for a birthday cake. both my mother and father grew up eating this easy to make treat, and thus i imagined that...
Solo Suppers Beyond Cereal: Cherry-vanilla pancakes with lemon butter
I have a slight cherry obsession right now. But really, don’t we all? I’ve never met someone who doesn’t get a little crazy when they’re in season; buying and eating them by the bag on an almost daily basis. I’m extra lucky that Vancouver is much closer to the land of the beautiful yellow-pink Rainier...
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Beautiful, indeed.
I was fortunate enough to visit Italy on a school trip when I was fourteen years old. Unfortunately, I wasn’t interested in much beyond boys with dark locks, shoes, pasta and… gelato. Left to our own devices in the afternoons, gelato quickly became a favourite lunch item. So smooth, so rich, so creamy. Good as...
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Cream’s Cursed Eggs: A little redemption
There it is. My first poached egg. Oozing its deliciously rich yolk all over my warm, buttered toast. With your encouragement, I decided to get back on the horse and try my hand at eggs again. They are one of those things that everyone should be able to make. My inner perfectionist cannot let a...
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