I’m going to be completely honest here…I’m not sure I’ve ever bought broccoli rabe before. It is now going to be in my fridge until it’s no longer in season. I was really surprised at how mild the taste was for it’s dark green hue. Sunnyside Market is, by far, one of my […]
I remember this time of year as harvest when I was growing up on a farm near Lethbridge. The harvest of the acres and acres of grain fields but also our garden. Digging up and storing potatoes, carrots and onions from my parents’ gigantic garden. With seven children in our home it meant we survived […]
Even as simple as roasted vegetables are I still find them the most satisfying part of autumn meals. Ask me if I love a raw carrot as much as a roasted carrot and I will quite likely not choose raw. Transforming simple ingredients into a beautiful dish is what I love most. Topped with a […]
September is here, my two are back in school and that means it’s time for me to get back into the routine of fast lunches and dinners. The farmers markets are full of amazing produce so instead of thinking about crock-pot dinners just yet, I’m taking full advantage of the freshest ingredients to stock […]
This warm and comforting bowl of risotto hit the spot for a rainy Friday night dinner. Risotto is really simple to make and requires few ingredients however those ingredients should be the best you can find. A quality vegetable or chicken stock is essential in my opinion along with the best Parmesan you can get […]