Heidi Fink's Published Food Articles
Lard Times, Jan/Feb 2010 (PDF, 644
KB)
I can't get enough of that heart-healthy homemade lard. (I'm serious.)
A Cook’s Guide to Victoria’s
Chinatown, Jan/Feb 2008 (PDF, 8 MB)
In honour of our Chinatown’s 150 years, I offer up my extensive knowledge of
Asian ingredients.
Heidi’s Holiday Survival Guide, Nov/Dec 2006 (PDF)
Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love the Christmas debacle.
The Heritage Fund, July/Aug 2006 (PDF,
3.1 MB)
Delving into family heritage for recipe gems and fond memories.
Breathing New Life into Pasta, March/April
2006 (PDF, 564 KB)
Yes, I give your Wednesday night dinner a make-over, face-lift, and tummy-tuck.
Soup without Recipes, Jan/Feb 2006 (PDF,
1.1 MB)
Almost like a written cooking class, this article will have you cooking vegetarian
soup like a pro.
My Summer Obsession with Fruit, July/Aug 2005 (PDF)
Wherein I give rein to my inner fruit-frenzied child… and yours, too.
Heidi Fink’s Merry Cookie-Making, Nov/Dec
2004 (PDF, 544 KB)
A collection of my family’s best and worst.
A Soup with a Thousand Faces, Sept/Oct
2004 (PDF, 900 KB)
The search for authentic borscht. My summer of urgent research pays off – or
does it?
Polenta on the Board, May/June 2004 (PDF,
1.1 MB)
How Italians play with their food.
How to Curry Flavour, Jan/Feb 2004 (PDF,
1 MB)
My passion for Indian flavours gets a published outlet.
Learning to Love Fruitcake, Nov/Dec 2003 (PDF,
1.1 MB)
I make converts out of even the most determined fruitcake haters.
True Preservation, Sept/Oct 2003 (PDF,
776 KB)
Preserving the harvest.
Cooking with Tea, July/Aug 2003 (PDF,
392 KB)
Is cooking with tea a passing fad, or here to stay? Find answers, details and how-tos
in this fascinating read.
The Beauty of Lard, May/June 2003 (PDF,
364 KB)
Lard makes the best pie crust, but can I find chemical free lard
in Victoria? The hunt is on!
Recent Blog Posts
Bean and Sausage Soup with Parmesan
This recipe is definitely part of Operation Use-It-Up, but I got tired of using that term in all my post titles. It’s kind of off-putting, don’t you find? Posts about the struggle to use things from my pantry and freezer(s) will now be found under the category “Operation Use-It-Up” down there on the sidebar. In
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Operation Freezer, Week Two: Roasted Chicken and Raspberries in Syrup
This has been a red-letter week in Operation Freezer. I managed to use up freezer items for at least three delicious meals, and to dispose of one sad lonely pork loin chop that has been making me feel guilty every time I open Freezer One. However. I have been thinking. I’ve decided that my Freezer Issue isn’t
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Operation Freezer: the Best and Worst of Week One (with bonus recipe)
I have a problem that I like to call my Freezer Issue - I put food in my freezer but almost never take it out again. So, trips to my freezer are more archaeological expedition than simple food-grab. Like New Year’s day when I found a bag of blackberries, circa 2009, on top of a pile of other things I’m too
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