May 2011 archive

A taste of Summer: Shrimp, Cherry Tomato and Oregano Bucatini

As the weather is getting warmer, I’ve been craving light pasta dishes tossed with fresh ingredients and a mix of vibrant colours. This dish fits the bill pretty perfectly! I like using different types of pasta to spice up weeknight meals and the bucatini works beautifully in this one. It’s a thicker cut than spaghetti […] Read more…

 

Cookbook Giveaway

I bring you a wonderful cookbook giveaway this week – Ancient Grains for Modern Meals.Loyal readers of this site know that I’m continuously experimenting with new ingredients in the kitchen. One of my latest ventures has been trying new recipes using different types of flour. From spelt, to whole wheat, to kamut – it’s really […] Read more…

 

Blue Cheese and Sweet Onion Scones

Scones always brings back oodles of good memories for me. There used to be a big Marks & Spencer grocery store in Paris when I was growing up. As I’ve mentioned here before, my mom and I would love to stop by there every once in a while and pick up scones with some thick […] Read more…