Because nothing evokes the Med life better than tomatoes, zucchinis and garlic simmering together…
In My Backyard: The Sandy Hill Lounge And Grill
If you stick to the burger, fries and a jug of beer, you will have a fantastic evening :).
When fall returns to haunt June weekends… Fragrant Moroccan Chicken Stew
My Moroccan Chicken Stew may not slowly simmer in a tagine inside a wood burning oven yet it manages to evoke images of Marrakesh, white washed homes, blue mosaic tiles frescos and bustling spice markets.
The Ottawa Food Scene: Well Seasoned with a Pinch of Salt…
All our dishes were skillfully executed, presented in a timely fashion, fresh and at the correct temperature. You could taste the culinary team’s pride in their craft.
Relay for Life, Bake Sale Mania & Chocolate Toffee Pecan Squares
It’s bake sale season at work and it’s all for a great cause: we are baking for Relay for Life. You see, a little bit over a year ago, tragedy struck one of our own: our friend and coworker Danièle and her husband François lost their only child to cancer. A beautiful young woman full of hopes and dreams was taken away far too soon at the tender age of 15. She had been diagnosed with osteosarcoma less than a year before that and although she fought a valiant fight, she couldn’t stop the big C from taking over. In April 2014, following her diagnosis,… Read More
Avocado Buttermilk Dressing
Ohhhh just another recipe ok? This one is quick and easy. I am home nursing my little me, waiting for antibiotics to take effect; a bit of an impromptu day of R&R allowing me some play time on my blog between naps! YAY!!! What is this gorgeous electric green creamy liquid? It is Avocado Buttermilk Dressing! It is really oooooohhhh and aaaaaahhhh worthy! This is a no non-sense recipe and super quick to execute if you have everything on hand, such as a ripe avocado!!! Grab your favourite squisher/pulverizing tool: power blender, Nutribullet™, food processor, it don’t matter. Throw in the flesh of 1 avocado (peeled… Read More
Glorious Carrot Cake: it really is a salad in camouflage…
Of all the blog posts I publish, desserts are by far the favourite ones! There is something so attractive about everything «sweet»! I think most of us show some restraint when it comes to eating desserts but I think of all the recipes available in the world, dessert recipes draw the most attention, drools and yummy thoughts! I suspect it is because sweet endings are viewed as naughty foods right? Just looking and dreaming right? I mean, we really should eat vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains and good oils daily for optimal health… And for us omnivores, meat should be consumed in moderation… And we really, really should not eat… Read More
Navarra on Murray: an Ottawa Culinary Destination
I could write colorful and vivid descriptions of each plate but I think the fare at Navarra needs to be experienced, not described in a lengthy blog post…
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