Who says pesto can only be made with basil and pine nuts? Certainly not me! I have been testing different ways of making pesto – using different types of herbs and nuts to see how the flavors changes. I tried this cilantro (or coriander) pesto a couple nights ago and was pleasantly surprised by the […] Read more…
With Autumn in fall swing, all I want to do is bury myself under a warm blanket with a warm cup of tea. This vision might be very grandmother-y, but that’s always the way I feel when the weather starts to change and the leaves start to turn. Montreal has this wonderful way of welcoming […] Read more…
There’s just something about risotto. I don’t know if it’s the way you see the strands of rice start binding together gently or if it is its velvety and creamy texture once done, but it gets me every time. In fact, this is one of the meals I find myself making the most because it’s […] Read more…
So.. it has been a while since I was able to write. It’s not that I haven’t been cooking, I’ve actually been cooking more than I ever have before but I’ve had little time to blog about it. Now that I have a little more time, you can be sure that what I have been […] Read more…
These were made a little while ago, and I just realized I hadn’t posted the recipe. It’s actually been one of my favorite dishes made this summer (so far!). I’ve been using our newest purchase (a barbecue!) as much as possible while the warm(ish) weather lasts. The kebabs turned out well… although Oliver and I […] Read more…
I’ve always liked presenting food in transparent glasses. This works particularly well when you are serving food with different textures and colors, and makes you want to dig in instantly! I made these a little while ago for my family during a vacation in the South of France, and they were pretty easy to put […] Read more…