Ooni Pizza Oven Test Drive
Truth be told, there was a time when there was pretty much always a box of Kirkland Cheese Pizzas in my deep freeze. They were really handy to have on hand for a quick dinner for M and I; I’d just throw my own toppings …
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Vegan S’Mores Cookies
Have you tried Crumbl Cookies yet? If you live in Canada, there’s a pretty good chance that you haven’t. Crumbl is an American chain, and they make and sell these huge, gourmet cookies. I have a Nexus card and that facilitates me being able to …
Beet Tartare {Vegan}
This recipe is un-beet-levable! It’s just one tiny letter, but it makes a big difference–this is my vegan version of beef tartare. In case you’re not familiar with what beef tartare is, let me beet you to the punch. It’s a popular French dish you’ll …
Patatas Bravas
There’s a tiny little tapas place here in the West End of Vancouver that I have long adored. It’s called Espana and it’s on Denman Street. It’s a tiny little alley way bar, with just a few seats, but It’s become a fixture in the …
This One Ingredient Will Make Your Chocolate Chip Cookies Better
Okay, okay, I know my subject for today’s blog post sounds like click bait, but stick with me folks! I’ve long been a fan of the sweet/savoury combo. For example, I always a put a little coffee in almost anything I make that has chocolate …
Roasted Beets with Pink Grapefruit (from The Side Gardener)
There is a restaurant just down the street from my house in downtown Vancouver. It’s arguably “upscale,” chi-chi. It’s called Nightingale, and it’s owned by the same folks that own one of the fanciest restaurants in town, Hawksworth. I know there’s a cache to going …
Orange Chocolate Cream Pie {Vegan}
Well, it’s Mother’s Day this weekend, and you know the drill! Look, not to be a total downer here, but I’m not a fan of Mother’s Day. First of all, much like other “Hallmark Holidays,” Mother’s Day is a made-up day to sell cards and …
Oshi Nori Yaletown
Nothing quite gets my dopamine pinging like discovering something new. It’s why I adore travel and also trying new restaurants. I’ve been trying quite a few new places lately, but I wanted to tell you a little about the one I was at last night. …
Easy Chocolate Soufflé
Note: this a reboot post, the original post was published April 18, 2014. I have been testing cookbooks lately, writing reviews for the BC Review, and the most recent one coincided nicely with Valentine’s Day. Chocolate All Day: From Simple to Decadent, 100+ Recipes for …
Asian-Inspired Noodle Salad
I’m a pretty big meal-prepper. I was more faithful when I had a full-time job out of necessity, but now that I’m back to being freelance, I still find it really important to have food ready to go in my fridge. The thing about me, …