“Eat Like You Give a Fork” by Mareya Ibrahim has over 80 forking delicious recipes, a quarter of which I’ve added to my to do-list. I tackled this one tout suite as it’s one of my hubby’s faves. Mareya’s Curry Cashew Chicken Lettuce Cups are light, satisfying and bursting with flavour. If you’re kosher, try subbing…
Cottage Cheese Grapefruit Bowl – Built for Comfort
Adventures may be rewarding but there’s something comforting in repeating rituals and revisiting haunts, both geographic and culinary. Early food memories stay with us throughout our lives, and those who make it their business to feed us deserve a special place in heaven. When I was a kid, Mom went out of her way to…
Wicked Tuna Tortillas with Fruit Salsa
Everyone harbors secret scenarios of revenge for wrongs wrought upon them — scenarios that, were they played out, would lead to unspeakable catastrophes. But our emotional intelligence tells us to use constraint and keep our actions in check. We swallow our pride and sweep perceived injustices under the rug. It’s a matter of getting through…
Orange Sesame Chopped Salad with Wild Salmon
I had my first internet date. Anne from Cocovie was in town. We met over the internet and scheduled an impromptu lunch, where we discussed her impending entry into the Quebec marketplace. Anne is a lovely 31 year old entrepreneur spreading coconut joy far and wide. This is what she brought especially for me: I’m not…
Savoury Cheese Pie – Quick, Easy, Tasty and Oh So Pretty!
Have you seen the Pepsi job interview commercial? A young man goes bonkers during a job interview, pretending he’s being punched, drowned and evicted from the office. All the other candidates run for their lives, leaving one smiling, calm, cool and collected candidate. Of course he’s hired, and gets mightily cheered by all his friends,…