My dinner repertoire has become so large that there are some dishes I only get around to making once a year. It’s too bad because some very good things get forgotten. I recently went back to the first dish I ever made by myself as a kid, lettuce wrap. I remember trying lettuce wrap for … Continue reading »
A quick roadie down to Seattle for some good times led me back to a great pizza place that’s worth all the hype. Serious Pie is my favorite Tom Douglas restaurant I’ve tried, but it takes some strategy in order to secure a table. There’s usually wait times of over an hour, so your best bet … Continue reading »
Everyone’s been there, and people are raving about it. When did I become the last one in? Continue reading »
There’s a lot of sandwich talk going on around town lately. Meat and Bread, The Dirty Apron and newest on the scene Big Lou’s Butcher Shop. Ben has had Big Lou’s on the brain for the last few weeks, so it didn’t surprise me when I joined him for lunch that he would suggest sandwiches. … Continue reading »
It’s a given that a hard day at work should be rewarded with a treat. And although I don’t have the most demanding job, the politics within my workplace are enough to drive me batty by the end of some work days. On these days, my favorite thing to numb the frustration is slurping down … Continue reading »
Inspired by the wonderful beet salad at Harvest Vine, I tried to replicate it at home. Remembering the description on the menu, (red and golden beets, olive oil, sherry vinegar, garlic) I wondered it that’s all there was to it. So I thought I’d take a shot at re-creating this dish at home. If I’ve … Continue reading »
My first visit to Campagnolo was over a year ago, a few months after it opened. I had a wonderful pasta for lunch and thought that the food was fantastic, although the portions were very small for the price and the location left something to be desired. I never went back after that. But then … Continue reading »
After I made reference to Bistro Pastis in my French Onion soup post a few weeks back, I haven’t been able to get it out of my mind. So on a rainy Friday night, with no specific plans, we decided to brave the weather for a dinner out. Bistro Pastis is one of my favourite … Continue reading »
What do you eat on the eve of a dragon boat festival where you’re a competitive team about to race 6 races in 2 days against some of the top teams in North America? You’re probably thinking a low-fat, high-carb type of meal sounds about right. But when you’re Team Lifescan, our meal of choice … Continue reading »
September is always a busy month for me. It’s my busiest month at work, coupled with the fact with the fact that dragon boat is almost ending and hockey is just beginning, I just haven’t had a lot of time to post. It’s not that I haven’t been eating, or making meals, it’s just that … Continue reading »
