I’ve been offered a suggestion as a New Year’s resolution; to try doing just one thing at a time. That sounds simple, but it’s not. How can you stop multi-tasking once you’ve become accustomed? One possible solution may be to invest in meditation. Quieting the mind to meditate would be a first step towards focusing…
Salmon Watercress Latkes – Martha Stewart Would Approve
Celebrating Hanukkah calls for eating food fried in oil. Potato Latkes are delicious, crispy, hot, a little salty and and served with sour cream. As they are fried in oil, these Salmon Watercress Latkes also pay tribute to the miracle of the oil which should have lasted only one night but lasted eight. Salmon Watercress Latkes peanut oil (or…
Poached Salmon Salad Sandwich with Sauce Verte
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…
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…
Asian Salmon Salad with Pea Shoots, Pomegranate and Avocado
I am new to pea shoots, or they are new to me. I’ve been researching and it seems that I’m a little slow to the party. Pea shoots have been gaining in popularity for several years now. Everyone who is anyone is the blogosphere describes them as having that springtime fresh pea flavour. Monsieur Basilic…
Smoked Salmon Appetizer – It’s Not Complicated
We all like firsts as they leave a lasting impression. Bringing a delicious appetizer to a potluck sets the tone and gets extra raves, as what doesn’t taste great when you’re starving? Yes, we all like firsts, but if you love smoked salmon then you’ll likely also like seconds, thirds and fourths. Whoever said passion…