Grilled Cheese and Squash Sandwich
It’s already February. It’s already February, and I haven’t written one post about the cooking I did over the Christmas holidays. If January went by this fast, it’s sure to be Easter in no time. And then summer. And then Thanksgiving. And then Christmas again. If this is aging, I don’t mind so much because...
Dinners for Two and a Half: Lomito Sandwiches
One of my first far away adventures was to Chile. Just after final exams wrapped in my third year of university, I flew standby with my two besties to go visit our other bestie in Santiago. Of all the sacrilegious crimes, I was a vegetarian when I went. Yes. To the meat capital of the...
Today’s Special: October 19, 2011
Today’s Special: Roast turkey on a roll, Torrisi Italian Specialties Ah, New York. It’s my favourite place to be. And although I missed out on a traditional Thanksgiving meal, it’s my favourite place to be during my favourite long weekend. Anything you might have heard about autumn in New York is true, but add that...
Clippings: August 18, 2011
The internet is a great source for all things foodie, and we’re constantly bookmarking, starring, and emailing intriguing recipes, food porn, and inspiration. Here’s a selection of clippings we think are worth checking out. A tomato salad sandwich sounds like a perfect solo supper. Although it’s unlikely that my cherry obsession will allow me to...
Clippings: June 23, 2011
The internet is a great source for all things foodie, and we’re constantly bookmarking, starring, and emailing intriguing recipes, food porn, and inspiration. Here’s a selection of clippings we think are worth checking out. I’ve made rice pudding with brown sugar a few times, but this recipe makes me want to do it again,...
Today’s Special: June 22, 2011
Today’s Special: Grilled vegetables and burrata on ciabatta, La Ghianda My favourite restaurant in Vancouver, La Quercia, has a sister daytime deli across the street. Of course I love it also, but given its location, it’s not the most convenient for workday lunches. My frequency there is much less than I’d like it to...
Today’s Special: June 1, 2011
Today’s Special: Pear, prosciutto and blue brie baguette, Finch’s A beloved sandwich in a place as cozy as a grandmother’s parlour. It’s hard to find anything wrong with this combination of a fresh, chewy baguette, creamy, strong cheese, ripe pear and melt-in-your-mouth prosciutto. It’s hard to do anything but find time in your calendar...
Today’s Special: April 20, 2011
Today’s Special: Smoked ham sandwich We all love sandwiches, especially when done well. I hope you’ll see many sandwiches featured here. This one comes from the new-ish little deli and sundry that’s attached to The Dirty Apron cooking school, which is of the Chambar and Cafe Medina family. Cheese, ham, pickled veg, grilled bread...
Solo Suppers Beyond Cereal: Cilantro-jalapeno chicken sandwich
Chicken leftovers #1. I resisted for a long time, but now I freely admit to enjoying Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. I still can’t stand Guy Fieri, his overuse of stupid phrases, his flip-flop jokes and the constant trips back to the mid-90s. The endless shots of too much are often too much, but I can’t...
Solo Suppers Beyond Cereal: Croque monsieur
When I started making this famous French sandwich one night and thinking of its inspiration — my friend and former classmate Sarah’s blog Edible Witness — I was reminded of a very fond sandwich memory of when I attended school with Sarah in Toronto. Having just started graduate school, budgets and studying meant that socializing...
Meat and Bread: The happy couple
I do wish Jared the best. I hope that he’s kept the weight off and is still enjoying his new jeans. But I’m glad a corner has been turned, and our current foodie culture is embracing real sandwiches with a strong hug. And by “real,” I mean ones that focus on a few simple ingredients...
Solo Suppers Beyond Cereal 2
I saw a caramelized apple and cheddar grilled cheese sandwich on Tastespotting and wanted something similar. Caramelized apples. Why not caramelized apples and onions? No cheddar in the fridge. Manchego. Some arugula for good measure. Dining companion: April’s Bon Appetit For this sandwich, I … 1. Sauteed (one) sliced onion in a little olive oil...
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