Summertime is a culinary gold mine; all the fresh local produce that’s available this time of year inspires cooks to create colourful, seasonal dishes that are healthy and flavourful. As summer approaches, it is a good idea to start thinking towards lighter, healthier meal options that are packed full of local fruits and vegetables. After […]
A well-made risotto is a dish that junior chefs and home cooks alike strive to perfect. Risotto is a creamy, cheesy Italian style of rice, made with short-grain Arborio rice. It is an excellent blank canvas for almost any flavour; seafood, vegetables and meats are all very complimentary to risotto. Saffron and other herbs are […]
With the arrival of summer, parties are sure to follow! Nothing compliments an awesome summer do like a cool cocktail! As with cooking, cocktails are an amazing blank canvas for any flavour combinations that you want to incorporate. My tip is to begin with a theme- what type of flavours are you and your party […]
Hot salads may seem like an oxymoron, but they are a quickly rising trend, and are delectable as they are impressive. When creating a hot salad, cooks must consider many factors; which greens and vegetables are able to stand up to heat? Which cheeses compliment warm dressings? While it may take a bit of experimentation […]
The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was, by far, the wedding of a generation. While everyone else in the world was anxiously awaiting the reveal of the dress, I was waiting to see the royal menu. Beetroot Blini with Salmon Rose While the details of the event were shrouded in secrecy, there were […]
With spring around the corner, it’s time to think about lighter, healthier meal options that will still satisfy even the hungriest dinner guest. Dinner salads are a great alternative to a heavy meal, and are a quick and easy option. They are simple enough to prepare for your family after work, but impressive enough to […]
Dinner parties are an elegant way for the mature and sophisticated to socialize with family and friends. While they can sometimes be stressful to organize, the payoff of a successful dinner party is a home full of satisfied guests, and incredible memories. A dinner party doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience for the host; […]
With the winter season almost at an end we can look forward to warmer weather, and lighter meals. One of my favourite warm-weather meals is home-made soup. Soup is an elegant, light alternative to the heavy meats and starches that we tend to consume all winter long. The great thing about soup is that it […]
