While I am very adventurous in exploring different tastes, foods and textures, I have never been able to reconcile with avocados. There is something about the beautiful green colour, that as a designer I find highly appealing yet tremendously duped by the texture. I've tried it a hundred times in sushi, guacamol...

The lengthening days bring an appetite for lighter meals and vibrant colours. This rustic salad provides plenty of protein with goat cheese and nuts. Top with grilled chicken or seared flank steak for a heartier meal.

Adapted from an Ina Garten recipe.

Serves 6

6-8 medium-sized beets (use a blend of red, golden an...

I found my long lost copy of Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cookbook. I love that book. It's well worn, spice infused, turmeric and cayenne stained pages taught me the joys of taking the time to cook Indian cuisine. The love of her recipes, the colours and smells and flavours have endured. My patience for detailed step...

I was hooked by the Facebook post that explained how Katrina Anderson quit her job and asked her husband to buy a herd of cattle and he said yes.  The Kinburn Farms post resonated deeply with me. Several times I have taken a deep dive into a shallow pool of experience to take on something completely new.  Compou...

It's Friday. It's cold. The kind of cold that drives me to the bread basket seeking buttery toast and sugary tea and comfort food. When my mind says healthy and my cravings say carbs and sugar, I overcome the cravings with a super savoury indulgence.

Today's it’s a zesty frittata with lots of...

Pining for the sights and people of Cuba, our Saturday afternoon took us to Bank Street's Havana Cafe where we had our usual Pollo en Cilantro and Ropa Vieja. We watched the plates of Cuban sandwiches pass by with envy while waiting for our own choices to arrive. Soon the chunks of savoury chicken and perfectly...

My mother didn't teach me how to cook. But she certainly taught me how to time. As a girl I marveled at how every component of Sunday dinner finished cooking at the same time and hit the table hot.

For over 15 years my mother was the cook at a daycare centre and put 2-3 healthy meals on the table every day for u...

This heartwarming Irish Soda Bread recipe originates from Granny Breen's wood burning stove. Cooked on an iron skiilet servied with slabs of butter and jam. A sure fire cure to heal skinned knees, bruised shins and hurt feelings.

Blend 2 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking soda, set aside.

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