Category: comfort food

Stellar Brunch (Oven-baked french toast with caramel sauce)

Springtime peeked it’s shy little head out to say hello to us Montrealers this week, and I instantly felt excited & inspired. There’s just something about warm weather and sunshine…

Semi-Guilty Pleasures (Baked Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar Glaze)

And so, it begins. Pastry school, that is! Courses began this week, and so far we’ve learned some introductory basics on health and safety measures, as well as basic sanitation…

Waste Not, Want More (Roasted Spicy Squash Seeds)

Over recent years, I’ve come to notice that my vegetarian lifestyle is often accompanied with a heightened sense of consciousness in relation to environmental and health issues. I am more aware of what…

Fallin’ For You (Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce)

Pumpkin alfredo sauce, where have you been all of my life? I came up with this quick and simple dish after flipping through the latest issue of Food Network Magazine….

Warm Up (Mushroom Risotto with Thyme and Cheddar)

It’s that time of year again, Montreal! You know, that season that isn’t quite a season? For those of you who don’t live here, let me fill you in. We’ve…

A Fine Toast (Mushrooms with Thyme)

Dear: Mother Nature, I would like to formally thank you for the incredible tease that you laid upon our wonderful city this week. You showered us with mild temperatures, sunshine and the…

Gone Fishin’

Mission of the week: I am going to attempt to buy absolutely no groceries for 7 days – with the exception of a few necessities if I absolutely need them…

My Noodly Appendage

I’ve always been known to keep a well stocked fridge and pantry. Among other basic necessities, you’ll rarely find me lacking any of the following foods: assorted cheeses, frozen vegetables,…