Healthy Habits for Happy Bellies
Those who know me well, know that my two greatest passions are children and food. Six months ago, I got the opportunity to combine those two passions as I took on the role as the cook at a nearby daycare. I can honestly say that this has been one of the most rewarding experiences of […]
Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun
A few years ago, my daughters received a wonderful storybook for their birthday entitled “Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to Be Who You Are”. This story by Maria Dismondy, with its quirky title, finds itself on regular rotation as a bedtime story. I absolutely delight in reading this book to my […]
Thankful for Great Advice from Chef Curtis Stone
Several years ago I used to watch a program on TLC that featured a charismatic Australian Chef that would approach unsuspecting shoppers and offer to prepare them dinner. The mouthwatering meals and charm of the take-home chef often had me looking over my shoulder at the grocery store in the hopes of gaining some of […]
Fried Chicken in the Kitchen
The great poet Maya Angelou once said, “The best comfort food will always be greens, cornbread and fried chicken” and I must say that I’m inclined to agree, particularly after being part of an informative and interactive culinary workshop series presented by Canola Eat Well. I had the pleasure of taking part in one of […]
Of Course I Can!
The fleeting days of summer are always marked by canning rituals: tomato sauce; roasted peppers, pickled eggplant, fruit jams and pestos to name a few. It’s all about taking the bounties of the garden at their prime and preserving their vibrant colors and flavors to brighten up cold and dark winter day. This year I […]
Bauli Berries and Cream Breakfast Bake
“Il buongiorno si vede dal mattino” translation: “you can tell it will be a good day by the way it begins” and if it starts with a berries and cream breakfast bake made with Bauli vanilla custard croissant it will indeed be a buongiorno. These croissants by Bauli Canada are made using a lievito madre […]
Skillet Scallions and Eggs
*Photos courtesy of Frank Mazzuca Warren Buffet once said, “don’t put all your eggs in one basket” and he was right; you shouldn’t put them all in a basket but rather you should put them in a skillet and cook them up Calabrese style for a simple and delicious dish. Earlier this week I spent […]
Growing Photography Skills at the Farm
I had the wonderful opportunity recently to visit Plan B Organic Farms in Hamilton. I was there not to farm but rather, to take part in a photography workshop. A farmhouse kitchen might seem like an unlikely classroom setting but in the words of Elliot Erwitt “Photography is an art of observation…it has little to […]
Living Italian with Mary Giuliani
You’ve seen her show off her entertaining skills as a regular contributor on the Rachel Ray Show as well as through the corporate catering business she operates with Celebrity Chef Mario Batali, she is Mary Giuliani, caterer to the starts. Mary creates parties for the crème de la crème of the art, fashion and entertainment […]
Soppressata Saturday
*header image from makeitalyfood.com There is a famous quote attributed to German aristocrat Otto von Bismarck stating “Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made“. While I agree it is not the prettiest process, I disagree that it should go unseen or for that matter untested. My reasoning is twofold: […]