On CBC Radio “This is That”, “Wilderness Childbirth” was lauded as the way to go. Intrigued, I was picturing a cozy forest floor, moss covered, not so bad. Then the group leader, guiding four couples raring to be super natural, metioned that they shouldn’t be too preoccupied with the rain, because by the time they arrived…
Archives for November 2011
Artichoke and Celeriac – Beautiful Tasting
If you haven’t yet cooked and savoured whole artichokes, then you really, really, really should give it a try. So easy and so addictive. Try them with this mustard mayo dip for a super treat. Once the addiction sets in, you’ll be toting them along in your lunch bag, sans dip, for a gourmet delicacy…
Stripetti Squash – Simply Irresistible
When I want pasta, I want pasta. I was never tempted to experiment with faux pasta spaghetti squash, until now. I was gifted this locally grown stripetti squash which is similar to, but sweeter than spaghetti squash. Between googling and ogling the contents of my refrigerator I came up with the following. This recipe was so…
Tacos! with Chayote Salsa
Phillipe de Vienne and his son Arik did their best to instruct us in judicious spice usage. Arik encouraged us to trust our instincts, as he passed around smell samples, many that made us sigh with pleasure. Arik taught 32 keen participants a two hour spice course, then his spice king father, Philippe, imparted further knowledge…
Pecan Cranberry Squash – Thanksgiving Delight
Every time someone volunteers to tell me a secret, swearing me to secrecy, I pause long enough for them to realize their folly, before fessing up to say that I don’t really keep secrets, not even my own. And if it’s so secret, and you can’t keep it in, then why are you telling me?…
Microgreens and Shrimp? Salmon? Sardines? – You decide!
I was perusing the fresh fish at CSL Shopping Center, asking the friendly fishmonger what I should purchase to lay over a salad. He said; “Buy the canned sardines. I eat them all the time. They have Omega 3 and Omega 6. They are very good for you.” So I thought, this guy is going…