So I understand it's that time of the year again! Valentine's Day - just kidding, until it's here on Monday! It's Superbowl time and for me, that means great snacking food! Oh I know there are a couple of great teams playing and of course the half-time show is always a big draw, not to [...]
Here is a quick glaze that is beyond delicious on salmon. Simple ingredients (and only 4 of them) you probably have in your pantry/fridge that when mixed together produce a super tasty glaze/marinade. And that's the key, always ensure your glaze is tasty. Remember, it will not magically become tasty by putting it on something [...]
Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year! As I recall, we seemed to be shutting down last year at this time. So things are looking better, still need to stay focused and diligent about best practices though. While the celebrations this year (and I am so tired of saying this), will be very different [...]
This is a complete meal blog - main and side! What makes it taste special is this simple umami flavor-bomb glaze for the salmon. The big secret to any glaze - just kidding, no secret, is to always make it super tasty. In the cooking classes I would always teach this concept - common sense [...]
170g (6 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 tablespoon vegetable oil, I use canola 6 tablespoons water 1 ½ tablespoon sugar ¾ teaspoon salt 320g (11 oz, literally 2 scant rounded cups) all-purpose flour
Got a wonderful call a few weeks ago! A delightful couple, Alysha and John, were getting married. It wasn’t a surprise – 12 months in the making. It was scheduled at a lovely venue in Kleinburg, but circumstances changed – corona and all, so the wedding would need to be postponed. But you can't keep [...]
I know it’s as natural as the seasons changing or night following day but it is never easy to let someone go when you love them - even if it is their time. My father passed away a few weeks back, he was 98 and I miss him very much. I often joked in my [...]
Best Christmas Bake ever! Okay last year was pretty special too as I had my daughter, son and his girlfriend involved (2017 Christmas Treats 7, 8 and 9). This year, I sent an invite to my nieces and nephews to participate. A resounding “yes” came back. I only had one request of them– the recipe [...]
It’s been a while I know – at least a month since my last posting (I feel like I’m in confession!). There’s good reason though, we were in Portugal on vacation. To say we had a great time would be an understatement. The people, the culture, the history and oh yes – the food! People [...]
It’s here! You know it, just after the Superbowl, we have Valentine’s Day. That dreaded time of year when grown men run around like chickens with their heads cut off (no, even more than normal) in search of that perfect experience for those we love. Now having lots of excess cash around can make this [...]
