Culinarily Inclined

I have developed a wonderful ritual, which involves yoga and juicing on weekends. Weekend juicing makes sense for me for a number of...

These cool appetizers are a lovely way to showcase all the summer squash that are in season right now; like zucchini and patty pans. But...

Aka cinnamon bread. Every so often Mick decides, before even trying it, that he doesn’t like something. This is so not cool with me and...

Spring has finally arrived!!! It’s time to frolic in the sunshine, participate in outdoor gatherings, and enjoy bright flavours in our...

Making ricotta cheese at home is one of the easiest things you can do – seriously. There are only two “special things” that you need in...

Looking for an epic side dish? Or perhaps something a little different to bring for your office lunch? This is my new favourite go-to...

A few weeks ago, while flipping through a Chatelaine magazine, Mick came across a picture of a Salted Caramel & Chocolate Tart for which...

Well, it’s January again and I think we’re all feeling the need for a few more healthy options in our diets. I love whipping up a healthy...

Last week I got to spend some time at one of my favourite hidden gems in Ottawa, The MoonRoom. It’s a very small, very trendy, very...

Tomatoes are so beautiful! I am always amazed when I cut into a fresh organic tomato, it’s really just stunning. *Credit to my mom, the...

One of the great things about subscribing to a CSA is that you end up with veggies you wouldn’t have necessarily bought for yourself… you...

I have a favourite potato salad recipe and this is not it. My favourite potato salad is a pain in the butt to make… it takes far too long...

This tart would be perfect for a late-summer dinner party. Go on down to your farmers market or in my case out to your backyard and scoop...

This recipe comes one of my mother’s favourite cookbooks,Pan Chancho. For those of you who don’t know/have ever been to one of the best...

I am inundated with veggies. Between my personal garden(s) and the CSA baskets I signed up for again this year, the refrigerator is jam...

Ice-cold coffee that is also mint infused, what’s not to love? Hot days require cold drinks and we all have to get our coffee fix...

It’s finally happened! I got a waffle maker. woohoo!! I knew the first recipe I made with it had to be special. I have had my eye on this...

Slow food Sunday and keeping up with my garden. My backyard garden is growing like crazy and is pumping out green beans, onions,...

These burgers are super moist and are really delicious. They are an excellent alternative to beef burgers and are very easy to make. I...

Last night was BBQ night at my house. I love grilled vegetables and it’s always nice to find BBQ recipes that aren’t’ meat based. Granted...