A few weeks ago, Robyn, Chris, and I attended a cooking demonstration put on by former Top Chef Canada contestant (2nd runner up), and co-owner of outstanding Calgary restaurant CHARCUT, Connie DeSousa. Connie’s demonstration was all about making homemade goat cheese. Perfect, I love goat cheese! And since goat cheese and my wallet are natural […]
Home for Dinner- A Night of Cooking at Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House is something most of us have heard of, but how many of us really know what it is, or what they do there? I know I didn’t. RMH has 30 rooms that they rent out to families who are in town while their sick children are getting medical care. They charge $12/night […]
Goodbye Maya.
Saying goodbye is so hard. On Saturday February 18th, 2012, at 12:30pm, Robyn and I had to say goodbye to our beautiful dog, Maya. To say I am devastated would be such an understatement. As I write this, it’s been barely more than 24 hours since she’s been gone, and already I am missing her […]
Brunch with Baconhound- A Pictorial
Here’s what Sunday brunch looks like at our house today. Suppliers of fine products include: ACME Meat Market- Beef bacon. Sunwork Farms– Eggs Molly’s Eats– Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookie
Indulging my meat tooth at CHARCUT
Every now and then a meal rocks your world so completely that it almost defies words. Almost. This past weekend I experienced such a meal. Having tried the lunch at CHARCUT last summer, I was anxious to come back for dinner. And when the discussion began about where to celebrate my birthday this year, CHARCUT immediately jumped […]
All in the Family- Lan’s Asian Grill
Recently, looking for somewhere new to try out, Robyn and I decided to browse through the reviews on YELP. We wanted something inexpensive, and given the frigid temperatures of the day, something warm and comforting. And we found just that. Located in a strip-mall on 118 ave at 103 st. in a neighbourhood not typically known […]
Braised Beef Short-ribs and Accordion Potatoes
Continuing my ongoing saga to create restaurant quality meals at home, this weekend I decided I was going to tackle a dish that has always scared me. Braised Shortribs. I wanted to give myself the best chances of success, and that meant I was going to need to start with the best beef. So I […]
Pretzel buns- A carnival in your mouth
I am not a baker. Wait, let me re-phrase that. Technically, I can bake. In the same fashion that a hockey player could do your taxes. It can be done, but is it a good idea? I think not. My numerous attempts at bread making have been an unmitigated disaster, and my cakes and cookies turn […]
French Onion Soup- good for the soul
Why are the simplest recipes the ones people screw up the most? A lot of us get caught up in trying to make simple, classic dishes into something unique, and “special”. And a lot of times the result is “special” all right… like that kid in your 3rd grade class who brought his lunch to […]
Mini Lasagnas- Fast and easy!
My 2 main deterrents* to cooking dinners at home are probably the same as everyone else’s… 1. I always feel like I don’t have enough time. (even though I will spend twice as long driving someplace to eat or get take-out) 2. There’s no ingredients in the house to make anything. (or everything is frozen) […]