This was my first time making gnocchi from scratch. It wasn’t as complicated as I’d assumed it would be and I’m sure it will get easier with each attempt. The toughest part was trying to get the right amount of flour in the dough to make sure it was pliable but not too dry and…
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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…
Lemony Broccoli Pasta
Things they said not to do in self-isolation: 1) drink wine for breakfast, 2) go LIVE on Instagram, 3) create a TikTok account. We’re in our fifth week of physical distancing and I did all three within the first two weeks. In fairness, wine for breakfast is just a mimosa – so let’s not get…
Pasta Alfredo with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Green Onion
I was recently a guest on a podcast. It was my first time “on air” since I worked as a radio journalist in Rwanda. My friend Laura Kelly launched her own podcast, You Might Not Like It in November 2018. After I listened to a few of her episodes, I knew I wanted to be…
Truffle Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes
Tis the season for starchy goodness. Allow me to introduce, Truffle Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes. Bring on the winter bod. These are delightful little nuggets of Yukon gold. The hasselback preparation always impresses guests as the potatoes fan open to allow for strategic flavour enhancements. In this case, garlic, truffle salt, thyme and the all-important,…
Herbed Mushroom Parmesan Crostini
Here are the things that make me feel old: Outdoor concerts – standing for that length of time make my lower back scream, it’s too loud and I really feel that there should be more seating. Sexy selfies – this is not my strong suit. Yes, you’ll often find me hovering over my dish…
