SORRY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED In the late 40s, male cookbook writers and columnists tried to assert their kitchen superiority, not just in the restaurant, but even at home. They voiced contempt for the safe, unimaginative, three-meals-a-day cook (i.e. women), and set themselves up as the opposite: sophisticated, yet rugged hosts, whose repertoires ranged […]
Dream of the day your kid brings you breakfast in bed? Helps make the salad with dinner? Or maybe of the day they actually help with the dishes? Some of you have miracle kids like that, but if you have one that needs a little training I am here to help you! Kids in the […]
Summer is drawing to a close and the early fall harvest is coming in... Soon it will be time to gather the family together for a big Thanksgiving dinner to celebrate all that's been grown this year. Get ready to wow guests - or hosts - with these lovely fall preserves. Learn the ins & […]
A rich, homemade Mexican red sauce with seared tomatoes, garlic, onions & guajillo peppers blankets fresh corn tortillas wrapped around a mix of tender chicken & sweet corn, or a "3 Sisters" mix of squash, corn & beans. Topped with melted cheese, a dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro, slivered radishes and red onion, and […]
Who doesn't love dumplings? Really? Chef Quinn Cruise draws on her experience eating in Shanghai as inspiration for a dinner of delicious homemade dumplings — your choice of gingered pork -or- vegetable & 5-spice tofu -or- 1/2 and 1/2 — steamed until tender and then pan-fried 'til crispy and golden on the bottom. Comes with […]
A bumper crop of tangy home-grown tomatillos and luscious green zebra tomatoes inspired this delicious chili made with with cannellini beans, veggies and sweet and hot green peppers. Served with seasoned rice and a sprinkle of smoky coconut bacon. $12 (tax included) Vegan and Gluten-Free options available. SOUP: Sour apple and almond milk soup, topped […]
A colourful and original Italian-meets-Indian mash up, this dish combines a rich, delicious coconut curry with delicate, homemade gnocchi. Florets of cauliflower are stewed with onions, turmeric, tomatoes, and rich coconut milk. The curry is served over gnocchi and finished with fresh cilantro and red onions. To bring a little heat, a house-made hot sauce […]
The name Tunis is often associated with an Arabic word that means to socialize and to be friendly. With hospitality so close to the heart of Tunisian culture, it should be no surprise that it also abounds with fantastic food. Dali Chehimi has put together a delightful menu featuring several classic Tunisian dishes, many rarely […]
Dream of the day your kid brings you breakfast in bed? Helps make the salad with dinner? Or maybe of the day they actually help with the dishes? Some of you have miracle kids like that, but if you have one that needs a little training I am here to help you! Kids in the […]
What Julia Child was to French food, Marcella Hazan was to Italian: a cook, author and indefatigable champion of authentic, regional Italian cuisine. She passed away last week at 89, and this rustic dish, from her Essentials of Italian Cooking is a tribute to her. This seasonal dish, from San Georgio near Verona, combines cranberry […]
