Greek Orzo Salad

This past weekend it finally felt like summer here in Toronto so we went to a BBQ at my boyfriend’s family’s house and I wanted to bring something. In my long list of recipes “to do” I had this orzo salad I bookmarked from a fellow blogger’s site – enJOY with JOY. I am so … Continue reading »

Sunshine Award

SC Surf Butler has nominated my blog for the Sunshine Award: “Your recipe and food posts always make me feel good because you make it look so good.” Thank you so much for that, I love feeding people, if someone is ever hungry in my house I consider it a crime! So it really means … Continue reading »

Cooking with Friends: Banana Walnut Pancakes

This is a really easy modification, all you need in addition is one very ripe banana and about 3/4 cup of crushed walnute. Start with your favorite pancake recipe (minus the bacon in this case) and simply add 1 mashed very ripe banana to the milk and butter and the crushed walnuts to the dry … Continue reading »

Sushi Making Class at Wabora Restaurant

As you already know, I am addicted to sushi now. I gotta have my fix at least once a month. ideally. But when all else fails, you can make it at home – not always properly…so I decided to learn how to actually and properly roll me some sushi rolls. The class was at the Thompson … Continue reading »

Spicy Moroccan Fish

Well, at least it’s supposed to be spicy. It didn’t really come out spicy enough (or at all) this time. Probably because I didn’t add the hot pepper seeds. What was I thinking? Either way, it was delicious, so much so that even after the fish was gone, I kept the sauce and just ate … Continue reading »

Mexican Sheppard’s Pie – Sort of

It’s not really Mexican and it’s not a traditional Sheppard’s pie, but that’s the only quick way I can describe this dish. And it always raises eyebrows and makes people ask for the recipe so I guess it works. It’s been a while since I made a Sheppard’s pie so I got some ground chicken and sweet potatoes and was ready … Continue reading »

Russian Style Crab Salad

This is a salad I discovered when I was in high school (seems like it was a lifetime ago). One of my Russian friends served it to me one day and I was hooked. I haven’t made this in so long, not sure why, I guess it got lost in the endless sea of recipes … Continue reading »

Pho Linh – Vietnamese Cuisine

I love me some Pho! And this place serves up so many different kinds! The menu was the most extensive I’ve seen personally and the service was lighting quick. We sat. The tea arrived. We ordered. 2 minutes passed. The food arrived! The shrimp and pork rice paper rolls were delicious and properly wrapped, which translated … Continue reading »

Veggie Frittata with Feta Cheese

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Did I mention this already? I love spending time making elaborate breakfasts. I wish I had time to do this every morning but during the work week I am usually scarmbling to inhale some cereal quickly and not be late. I’m always late. Check out my recipe … Continue reading »