When it comes to learning a foreign language, it helps if we need and want to use that language. It helps if we feel that we love that language. I understand the need to mandate French as the official language of Quebec in order to guarantee its survival in a sea of anglophones, but coercion…
Blueberry Gin Duck – Bottoms Up!
Years ago, when border crossing wasn’t the challenging activity that it is today I managed to get arrested sneaking across. It was an unmarked border crossing with a small, insignificant sign stating that it was necessary to report to Derby Line. I had never heard of Derby Line and didn’t think that whoever wrote the…
Waldorf Chicken Salad – Not Your Grandma’s
You are witnessing a transformation. Don’t worry, I’ll always keep the jittery moniker, but I’m starting to feel like a Miss Fix-it—knowing taste by what I read in print, understanding how to configure recipes to bring out the best in them. Rest assured: You can always count on me to cut fat, sugar and salt,…
Asian Salad – Topped with Grilled Chicken
Way back in high school, my good friend, Jeannie Elias, had a huge influence on my life. Jeannie was on fire. She spoke as fast as the speed of light, using dozens of crazy voices, to retell entire movies, line by line. Those were before the days of easy access to entertainment. I couldn’t get enough…
Sesame Ginger Chicken – Faux Fried
Eating mango with your meal is like sneaking in an early dessert. Sweet, tangy, tropical, brilliantly colourful, perfumed and tantalizing. Mangoes are nature’s way of saying “Aren’t I amazing?” I first saw mangoes eaten whole in Mexico city. Our friends had a lovely set of silver mango forks, with super long central tines which when inserted into the…
Roast Capon – When the Clan Comes Home to Roost
I was born eating tasty food, and grew up typically, with food and happiness being closely intertwined. My mom made it her business to satisfy our hunger with a wide variety of delicious meals. We had several mid-century standards; best ever spaghetti and meat sauce, yummy tenderloin and coloured peppers marinated in soy sauce and…
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