Recipe for Love

Well here we are in the month of love. I could go on and on about all the wonderful, warm and fuzzy, insightful things we should be thinking about during this month of heartfelt recognition and I would like too but I’m not sure I would be able to stop. Despite...

Weekend Update

So I took my own advice and ended up with an intimate (only 3 people) quasi impromptu dinner party on Saturday night. There was new music, check out A.A. Bondy – When The Devil’s Loose,  someone did bring a wonderful bottle of  never before had wine,,...

January

January, could it be any longer, grayer? The 21 day cycle is over for all you resolutionistas. Congratulations! I’m taking this time to pour over beautiful feast for the eyes and stomach cookbooks, picture books really and I am reminded of how much I love to cook for...

Love In Every Meal

The current challenge I encounter these days is  preparing breakfast for a twelve year old boy every morning while he grows an inch a day! How can I keep it interesting and nutritious enough to feed the body and soul?  Eggs I say! Organic if possible, necessary I...

Squirrels (Grrrrr)

Sometimes it’s just not meant to be. Excitedly I pulled out the raw green pumpkin seeds this morning in anticipation of roasting them in Tamari (a healthier alternative to soy sauce) and providing a yummy little snack. Kids love them, they are awesome with a cocktail,...

Happy 2010

I woke up today to a small random pile of gifts that had to find a new home. My favourite, a new green Creuset “style” pot. In order to put it in it’s place the cupboard above the stove needed purging, finally, after that successful task I noticed the pantry in the...