My husband likes to joke that I'm a veritable snob when it comes to food. Why? Well, he thinks it's funny that I like my food authentic and the way it was meant to be enjoyed. Case in point: I went to Singapore for a real Singapore Sling and some Singapore Noodles, Philadelphia for a real Philly Cheese Steak, Bali for some authentic Nasi Goreng, Japan for real sushi...You get … [Read more...]
May is Love Your Lentils Month! PLUS a Twitter Party & Contest #LoveLentils
Have you heard about the Love Your Lentils Recipe Contest? When I was at the Food Bloggers of Canada Conference last month, I had the chance to chat with the wonderful folks from @CdnLentils. I couldn't resist the heart shaped postcard that boasted the face of none other than one of my absolute favourite chefs! CHEF MICHAEL SMITH!!! I am absolutely ga-ga over Chef Michael … [Read more...]
Butter Chicken Pasta ~ @SummerFresh Sauces @foodbloggersCA
Remember the post where I said I was trying out the new Summer Fresh Sauces and trying to come up with some great new recipes to make with those sauces? The Thai Beef Curry was a hit, and the next recipe equally as impressive!I'm a lover of Butter Chicken. I knew I was going to love the Summer Fresh Butter Chicken sauce. The only thing was, Little One wanted noodles! … [Read more...]
What on earth is a Pomelo?
What on earth is a Pomelo, you ask? Well, I could try to sound knowledgeable and worldlier than I am and tell you with authority that a Pomelo is a large citrus fruit grown in South East Asia and the South Pacific islands. In fact, I've only heard of the Pomelo from cooking shows and food magazines. Yes, I am addicted to the Food Network and if the wonderful celebrity chefs say … [Read more...]
Junior Jamie Oliver Chef Challenge
WIN A CHANCE TO COOK FOR JAMIE OLIVER!Okay, everyone who knows me knows how addicted I am to cooking, baking, cooking shows, Food Network, and...Jamie Oliver! I mean, c'mon! Who doesn't love Jamie Oliver?!I'm very excited about the Junior Jamie Oliver Chef Challenge! I've been telling all my friends about it! Here's another reason I wish I still lived in Toronto! Seriously, … [Read more...]
Canada’s Baking & Sweets Show, #FoodNetwork, and MeMyselfandUs!
It's moments like these that I really wish I still lived in Toronto. Many of you already know that I'm a FoodNetwork addict. I love cooking, baking, and entertaining. For me, food isn't just food. First and foremost, food is for providing us nutrients, but in my culture, food is all about celebrating and sharing with all those who are nearest and dearest to you. Food is … [Read more...]