If I were to describe my experience working with polenta, I’d say it’s akin to my third time driving with my mom as she gripped the “holy shit” bar for dear life as I tried to get the hang of braking and accelerating without testing the limits of the seatbelts in the process. So, basically,…
Breakfast
Beet-Cured Salmon Brunch Board
As the weather starts to turn to Spring (we’re expecting highs of 8 degrees Celsius here in Ottawa this week!), I’ve been reminiscing about the golden days of yesteryear wiling away weekends gallivanting from restaurant to restaurant chasing perfectly poached eggs and lemony hollandaise with bottomless mimosas. Since it seems we’re likely a few months…
Raspberry Coconut Croissant French Toast with Honey Chamomile Syrup
After finishing Whole30 at the beginning of the month, I was craving a decadent brunch dish but wanted to be mindful of my dairy intake. Much like Antoni from Queer Eye – I’m a dairy freak – but sadly, it doesn’t always agree with me. So, while this recipe isn’t entirely dairy-free, thanks to the…
Savoury Dutch Baby with Smoked Salmon
Good news friends, a long weekend means more time for blogging and brunching. Yesterday, I took advantage of the cool, overcast day to put in a full shift in the kitchen and behind the camera. My first effort went into this incredible Savoury Dutch Baby with Smoked Salmon. I often find myself craving smoked salmon…
PB&J Oatmeal
I’m not usually much of a weekday breakfast person. You might catch me grabbing a lemon blueberry croissant from my favourite bakery or picking up a dirty Chai tea latte on the way to work if I’m looking for a treat, but making something at home before heading out the door? Highly unlikely. Now that…
Banana Mango Smoothie Bowl
While smoothies are not strictly encouraged on Whole30, they’re also not forbidden, assuming they don’t have any non-compliant ingredients. Sometimes, you just need a breakfast option that isn’t eggs. As such, allow me to introduce you to this tasty little Banana Mango Smoothie Bowl. Transport yourself to more tropical climes with this taste of sunshine….
Bacon and Egg Sweet Potato Boats
I don’t think I’ve ever eaten more eggs in a month as I have during this Whole30 challenge. When grains and dairy are off the table – there’s not much else on offer for breakfast. No granola, cereal, oatmeal, toast, yogurt, and even smoothies are discouraged, even if they meet the Whole30 criteria. In search…
Breakfast in Bed with Gingerbread Waffles
I have been roundly encouraged to feature myself more often on the blog. If you follow me on Instagram you might have seen one of my outfits of the day (#ootd) or heard one of my rants about the limited availability of kumquats in downtown grocery stores. As you will have seen from my first…
Apple Cinnamon French Toast with Aged Cheddar
Do you ever find yourself humbled by an automatic hand dryer? Pleading to be seen, silently screaming, “I exist!” while engaging in a complicated choreography of waving, lunging, squatting, jiggling, and jazz-handing to initiate the drying sequence? Yeah, me too. Anyone who has ever stepped foot in a women’s restroom knows that its operation demands…
Maple Granola
I’m going to be honest with you, if breakfast REALLY is the most important meal of the day (the jury is out), I’m not doing a very good job of starting my day on the right foot. To my mother’s chagrin, I rarely eat breakfast. I’ll get into a groove of having smoothies everyday or…
