Steak & Yorkie Wraps

Clearly, I love to cook. I’m obsessed with food, but sometimes…I just ...

Curry Chicken Wraps

It was a crazy, busy weekend. Prom, parties and the regular onslaught ...

The Secret Gardener

As the server walks away, they hold their breath…entrees artistically plated with ...

Gingah Ninja Salmon

Love when kitchen experiments go right! Let’s admit it…it doesn’t always work ...

Cuckoo’s Linguine alla Pescatora

Soooo, I’ve been doing this for a while now. I’m used to ...

In A Pickle!

Recently I have learned that there are very few things that will result ...

Back to Life. Back to reality?

I never understood why New Years Eve is celebrated in January. As ...

Drunken Tom ‘Yummy’ Mussels

Ooops I did it again, I went to the beach and had ...

Cool Key Lime Pie

Nothing like a follow up story! A few weeks ago, I wrote ...

Lazy long weekend dinner

Originally posted on Just a Pinch of Ginger:
Clearly I love to cook. I’m obsessed with food, but sometimes…I just don’t want to bother. I’m tired, it’s so messy, or just can’t decide what to make. Eating out is a fantastic option, when it’s in the budget…not so much lately! Ordering in, same budget issue…

Hot nights…cool noodles!

Addiction…it’s a difficult thing to shake. I’ve been fighting off a big one for years now. Just when I feel like I’ve turned a corner…there it is. Although I have cut back a lot in the last few years, every once in a while a new one shows up where I least expect it…and with […]

Scrumptious Spot Prawn Sauce

If you choose to eat in-season, selecting foods that are available only at certain times of year, it can be a challenge. I admit it…I’m weak. I buy frozen mango year round and am often tempted by the luscious tropical fruits that have been imported from far-off locales, teasing me in the produce section with […]

An apple a day…

I adore apples. They smell like love, not smarmy, hot-hot-hot love, but enveloping, wonderful hugs love. When I first left home and went to University in Victoria, I had a Great Aunt & Uncle living nearby. Aunt Sonya & Uncle Joe were Great AND they were great! Whenever the home sickness beat out the “I’m […]

Paws and Effect!

When we think of family, many of us include our fine & furry friends. I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for my animals. I grew up with a mischeviously clever poodle named “Pokey” who was a true friend, entrusted to all my deep, dark, pre-teen, angst-filled secrets. Poor dog…so much tear-soaked fur! […]