I have a confession: I love salty snacks. I know that will come as a shock to many of you but I just had to get that off of my chest. As Christmas approaches, there is no shortage of chocolate and cookies and candies but I am always searching the snack table for the lone […]
Carrot Top and Pistachio Pesto
Every summer, pounds and pounds of carrot greens go into the garbage simply because nobody knows what to do with them This year, I’ve got the solution to your waste-y dilemma in the form of pesto. You’ll never waste those tasty greens again! Two things you should know about this recipe: All measurements are approximated, […]
Pimento Cheese Recipe
What began many decades ago as a way to market a new product – pure white cream cheese – and a newly available imported product – spanish pimentos – has evolved into one of the most identifiable staples of Southern U.S. cuisine. Pimentos became a major crop in the south when folks discovered how delicious […]
melty bacon and tre stelle bocconcini pullaparts
When I was approached by Melt magazine to create a recipe using bocconcini, I thought “Mmmmm….cheese….” After I wiped the drool off my chin, I happily accepted and camped out in the kitchen, eating cheese, until inspiration hit. The recipe needed to “spring-inspired” and since, in Canada, the first day of spring means 10cm of […]
Homemade Creme Fraiche – Decadence Made Easy
Creme Fraiche is one of those ingredients that a lot of people think is fancy, or upscale. It is a simple ingredient that has tons of uses in your kitchen, but it’s expensive to buy in the grocery stores, and that’s if you can even find it. Luckily, it’s ridiculously easy to make at home, […]
Ginger Syrup
I’ve been going a little crazy with the ginger lately, putting it in everything I make. I love the spicy zing it adds to soups, stews, and pretty much everything else. A couple weeks ago my wife Robyn was working the evening shift, and while there was a time that an evening to myself […]
Homemade Butter
Making butter at home is a lost art. I know it’s so easy to just plunk down your 5 bucks at the grocery store for butter and be done with it, but that doesn’t come with the same satisfaction and pride in making something yourself. Plus, on top of having some top quality butter, you’ll […]
Homemade Goat Cheese- Inspired by CHARCUT
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 […]
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 […]