Enjoy the benefits of healthier baking with some mindful tweaks.
Ever since Christmas, when I got a stand mixer, I’ve been inspired to make as many of our breads by hand as possible. An ambitious goal, perhaps, but one that has yielded tasty results. Soft breads in fun twisty shapes. Breads that don’t require kneading at all (sorry, stand mixer!). Those who are crazy (sorry–passionate) [...]
Glossy braided loaves of soft, whole-wheat challah provide a golden antidote to February’s chilly sting. With a slice of this tender and satisfying whole-wheat bread slathered with jam and peanut butter, you might just be tempted to laugh in winter’s icy face. Yes, it is that good. It’s already been demanded (sweetly) of me twice [...]
There is a beautiful simplicity in a folded omelette filled with the tang of goat cheese and bright fresh herbs. Each forkful provides a tidy creamy bite of blended, contrasting flavours. In fact, I think it is the perfect lunch (or very light dinner) for one or two. But why am I so cautious, and [...]
Sweet maple and orange zest + roasted nuts + oats + seeds = morning excitement The prosaic truth: I most often start the day eating bran and yogurt. Maybe with some almond butter, maybe a splash of soymilk. Or if I’m feeling extra crazy, a dash of ground flaxseeds. That might sound pretty dull. [...]
Waking up in the early morning and baking for a houseful of guests is one of those thrilling activities that pairs so well with the excitement of holidays. It is one of my favourite things to do–even if it’s not my house. Yes, if I’m coming over for a weekend, I’ll probably try to force [...]
I can’t help it. The minute I feel a hint of coolness in the air–just the barest hint of autumn’s smokiness–I get excited. Don’t get me wrong. I love spring and summer. I really, really do. Long warm summer nights on the patio, crisp and fresh spring days, these are so enjoyable and all have [...]
This summer is running away on me, as summers are wont to do. Though I’ve been doing tons of cooking and even picture-taking, it hasn’t translated to the blog in the way I would have liked. So I’m sorry it’s been so long since my last post, and I will definitely be posting more regularly [...]
Luke and I were thrilled to spend a weekend in Montreal at the end of May. First of all, the weather was glorious-sunny, bright, and welcoming. Yay for the beginning of summery weekend trips! And Montreal really is something else when it comes to good eating. We had a incredible time for all [...]
So, I am clearly on a huge breakfast-oats kick, because my big feat this week was to make a mammoth batch of granola. Huge. Giant. A crunchy, keep-able version of last week’s oatmeal. See, I am expecting several sets of houseguests over the month of April, and I like to see the jars [...]
Oatmeal is the food equivalent of an old, favourite friend. It is warm, comforting, soothing, and wholesome. Easygoing, it will graciously accommodate and accentuate whatever you throw in it–depending on what is in your pantry or on your kitchen counter. On top of all of this, it is low-cost, quick and easy to make, and [...]
