We’re currently in the midst of traveling around Colombia. While we’re soaking up the sun as much as we can and enjoying tropical fruits every step of the way, we know what awaits us when we return home. When we left Canada, frost had descended upon us. It was perfect stew weather. Before I left I made this pork stew and threw it in the freezer so we had something to warm us up to the fact that 6 months of winter was definately coming whether we like it or not….
Archives for October 2015
Pumpkin Spice Matcha Latte
They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And an extremely flattering imitation is what I have for you today. Whether you want to call it Fall or Autumn, we all know the real name of this season is “Pumpkin Spice”. A couple of weeks ago, I popped into my favourite tea shop and they had a pumpkin pie matcha powder. They whipped me up a latte and I was in pumpkin heaven…until I read the ingredient list. …
Spiced Apple Porridge
When I first started eating paleo, there were some foods that were harder to give up than others. Oatmeal was definitely one thing that took me a long time to let go of. For me, creamy, warm oatmeal was a staple breakfast through the cool Fall and Winter. Sure eggs and bacon are a great stick to your ribs breakfast but sometimes there’s a breakfast void that only porridge can fill….
The Humble Fruit Crumble
In our house food is its own love language. We use food as a way to celebrate holidays, birthdays, job promotions. So when I ask M what kind of cake he wants for his birthday he never asks for a 7 layer, cake with filling and frosting. No no, my man is a simple man.
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Quick Sausage & Peppers
Don’t let the pretty photos fool you, cooking around here ain’t always what it’s cracked up to be. Don’t get me wrong, I love to cook…but only on Saturday and Sunday. You see Monday to Friday, is occupied by everything other than cooking: breakfast on the run, walking the dog, subway riding, healthcare providing. By the time that’s all done, it’s time to head home, walk the dog again and before I know it, all I wanna do is eat some dinner and relax on the couch. Buuuut, I don’t actually want to have to make the dinner. Unfortunately, despite my daily ritual of closing my eyes and willing dinner to appear on a beautifully set table with matching linen napkins and candlelight, the reality is if we’re gonna eat, I gotta make it.
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