Words can be very powerful. A few months ago I began to tutor a mother of 4 in a literacy training program at the YWCA, called Words for Women. It feels so right to help an individual achieve such a basic and important goal. Her success is bringing us both great joy. This simple dish…
Quinoa Tabouli with Sheep Feta – Bursting with Flavour
Parsley is supposed to freshen your breath. Garlic and onion are hailed as antioxidant heros. Put them all together and you still need a mint – unless everyone around the table partakes equally. This isn’t an original recipe, but it was tweaked a tad to make it mine. At least twice a month I trot…
Mushroom soup – Keep it Simple
For this recipe my staples sufficed. Mushrooms find their way into me on a regular basis. I like their earthy flavour and they marry well with numerous ingredients. I’m always searching for the perfect mushroom soup and will continue varying this recipe until it matches my heart’s desire. Mushroom Soup 2 T olive oil or…
Breakfast Muesli – Multiple Gurus
Everyone is looking for guidance. I find that I rely on multiple gurus, depending on what needs attention. My good friend Shelley Alper, a wonderful physiotherapist, is an all-purpose guru. I’ve been urging her for years to make a website called Shelleysays.com. She’s expert at all things physical, especially the ailments that need curing. Equally expert at matters…
Roasted rack of lamb – Wet behind the ears
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to pop a pill rather than go to all the trouble of shopping for groceries, schlepping them home, storing them, using them in a timely fashion before they rot, dreaming up what to prepare, preparing, waiting for praise and finally cleaning up after yourself? I know…
Pasta with sun-dried tomato, spinach and basil – True Confessions
I work at a small rehabilitation hospital. The work environment is astonishingly warm, friendly and tight-knit. We share an interest in food. The occasional potluck meals that we produce never cease to amaze me for their variety and deliciousness. We have a cafeteria that produces a few fine dishes, one of which is bow-ties, or…