Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho

Growing up, soup was my favourite thing to have for dinner. Not because of the soup itself but because of the flatbread that inevitably went along with it. My mum

Grilled Avocado with Sesame Tuna Stir-Fry

When we took a family holiday to Palm Springs in April, one of the things I was looking forward to the most were the avocados. I didn’t like them up

Maple Cinnamon Granola

It’s hard to believe that the time in the morning, before work or school, in any house is anything less than chaotic. Even if you’ve meticulously planned your outfit and

Orecchiette with Pesto, Swiss Chard and Peas

One summer when I was younger, my parents and I took a summer holiday in the south of Italy, in Puglia. We had a long plane ride over and the

Brown Rice Vegetarian Sushi

There are some foods that you just can’t eat alone. Pizza is definitely one, sushi another. It’s such a social food to me: something that is so easily shared and

Grilled Watermelon Salad

As Canadians, we’re known for taking full advantage of the fleeting summer we have; I’ll put on sweatpants and hoodie just to sit outside and enjoy the sun for a

Blackberry Mojitos

Perks of making cocktails from home: drinking in your pyjamas, no designated drivers, unlimited refills. Last summer was the summer of the mojito for us, we perfected making them from

Shrimp Spring Rolls with Mango Lime Dipping Sauce

I could spend hours in the grocery store. Loblaws or Pusateri’s, I love walking down every aisle and just looking at everything, thinking up new things to cook. I don’t understand why

Farro Salad with Roasted Fennel, Pomegranate and Avocado

A routine Saturday at our cottage – and a perfect day in my mind – consists of a slow start, a morning outing to town or a farmer’s market, a

Edamame Hummus with Lemon and Mint

Every Thursday night we go out to eat, usually to a restaurant that we’ve never been to before. Our dinner at Fat Pasha (a middle eastern restaurant in Toronto) last