Some of my friends make fun of me for talking about death — not in a morbid way; I’m just curious to know how an entire industry can take over our important decisions. When it comes to final preparations, I want to make sure that I’m in control. Forget those expensive wooden boxes. I’ll take…
Paper-Thin Cucumber Salad with Rainbow Garnish
There are people with the foresight to invest in precious metals, stocks or bonds at just the right moment. I see gold in fruits and vegetables. My idea of a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow is a wonderful salad. Toss in a fantastic kitchen tool that makes slicing a breeze, and…
Feta Avocado Spread – Just Wow
Did you ever notice that some folks like to tell you details about how they slept? (Yes, I’m guilty.) And the details usually aren’t very interesting, right? Unlike sleep habits, really good recipes are meant for sharing. So if you catch me describing boring nocturnal events, please divert the conversation to my latest and greatest recipe hit,…
Artichoke Heart Pesto – Happy 2016 New Year!
Last night a beat up car practically ran me over on the sidewalk, and the driver pulled a gun on me. I tried to scream, but a muffled, cranky noise stayed buried in my throat. And then I woke up. Clearly this is an indication of unresolved issues, like what to do with the artichoke…
Wild Mushroom Appetizer – Culinary Arts
Marianne McEwen is lovely! She came all the way from Magog to Montreal’s Appetite for Books to introduce us diehard cookbook fans to Culinary Art, her elegant new self-published cookbook. Her photos show off normal foods in an extraordinary light, rising from below and illuminating their beauty. I found several easy tempting recipes as I scanned the book for an appetizer to bring…
Roast Chicken Cucumber Mint Noodle Bowl
Vietnamese food is as mysterious and wonderful as Vietnam. The flavours are unique and addictive — way too complex, I decided, to decode on my own. So when I was offered the chance to review Simply Vietnamese Cooking by Nancie McDermott, I took the challenge. My first stab, Roast Chicken Cucumber Mint Noodle Bowl, was 100% satisfying. It wasn’t just cooking; it…
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