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Cooking in Season

Salad Meals to Beat the Heat

In this recipe round up, I have gathered my best and most delicious summer salad meal recipes in …

Jun 28, 2021

Cooking in Season

Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad

Fresh herbs, garlic-lemon vinaigrette and crunchy summer vegetables mixed into fluffy protein-rich quinoa, and makes for a satisfying warm weather meal.

Sep 20, 2020

Recipes

Simple Delicious Quick Bean Salad

This quick-to-make and super flavourful bean salad has been a mainstay for me since the start of the stay home order. It it made with canned beans and pantry staples, but makes a supremely satisfying lunch.

Apr 30, 2020

Cooking in Season

Gazpacho Andaluz

A cold, refreshing, and delicious bowl authentic Spanish Gazpacho Andaluz is exactly the kind of meal we need …

Aug 7, 2019

Cooking in Season

Soba Noodle Salad

I have had this blog for six years without ever once mentioning my love for soba noodles. This …

May 10, 2016

Cooking in Season

My Famous Chickpea Artichoke Hummous

We all have a basic hummous recipe, but this one stands out. The artichoke hearts add a delicious …

Feb 1, 2015

My Life in Food

Brunchy Baked Eggs

I shared a kitchen with three dozen children over five days of Spring Break, and all I can …

Apr 6, 2014

Cooking in Season

Farmers’ Market Demo Recipes: Garlic Scapes

This summer, I have been helping to organize the open air Chef ‘s Demo Stage at the Moss …

Jul 24, 2013

Recipes

Simple Moroccan Lentils

I am posting today so that I secretly have an excuse to share this super exciting food discovery: …

Mar 7, 2013

Cooking in Season

Warm Farro Salad with Winter Greens

I admit that I am a traditionalist when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner. But still I like to …

Oct 3, 2012

Cooking in Season

Summer Salad Meal (West Coast Nicoise)

This was my lunch last week. It was made up of leftovers from the previous day’s dinner: salmon, …

Sep 7, 2012

Cooking in Season

Spiced Gooseberry Chutney

If you have been wanting to buy some of those gorgeous green gooseberries but are not sure what to …

Jul 28, 2012

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Plant Based Pad Thai from my Zoom cooking class ye

Plant Based Pad Thai from my Zoom cooking class yesterday, part of the Savour Culinary Festival - a fundraiser for the @mssocietycanada .
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It turned out so well. I stuck to tradition as closely as possible, using tamarind, palm sugar and chili paste in the sauce, along with my signature vegan "fish sauce." We roasted a pound of tofu to bring out its flavour and texture. Shallots, garlic, green onion, salted radish, peanuts, cilantro, lime & bean sprouts rounded out the flavours. It was SO good that we barely missed the dried shrimp and eggs.
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Thanks again to the MS Society for hosting this event and to all the participants who so enthusiastically cooked along with me!
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Photo description: overhead view of a large oval platter, plied with noodles, cilantro & bean sprouts, and surrounded with lime wedges.
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The summer is winding down, and with it, the necta

The summer is winding down, and with it, the nectarine season. Nectarines are in my top three favourite fruits; I can never get enough of their juicy, luscious, sweet-tart flavour.
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I never cook with them. I can eat several a day! I love them raw, eaten out of hand, or chopped as part of a breakfast or snack. Swipe to see one of my favourite snacks: sliced BC nectarines topped with @treeislandyogurt grass fed yogurt and @ranchovignola raw almonds, with or without a drizzle of local honey.
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This photo of me shopping for food at @rootcellar is a favourite because it combines so many of my favourite things! Locally grown produce, nectarines, the awesome Root Cellar, and grocery shopping (all other types of shopping bore me 😅). Thanks to @emmarossumphoto for the excellent photo!
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Only a week or so left to get your BC nectarine on, before they are out of season!
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Photo description: Heidi shopping at the market, with nectarines in the foreground. Next image: close up overhead of a beige bowl with sliced nectarines, yogurt, chopped almonds and a honey drizzle.
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Edit: GIVEAWAY CLOSED /// Congrats to the winner,

Edit: GIVEAWAY CLOSED ///
Congrats to the winner, Brenda, from my Facebook page!
I am participating in a fundraiser for @mssocietycanada to help people living with MS in Canada. As part of their Savour Culinary Festival, I am teaching a Zoom cooking class next Saturday, Sept 18 all about making Vegetarian Pad Thai, including plant-based "fish" sauce.
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I have one ticket to give away to a lucky winner. To enter the draw, make sure you are following my account and that you comment below, tagging at least one friend who may be interested. Each comment = one entry, so comment as many times as you'd like!
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For class details and to register, please check the link in my bio
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Photo description: saute pan of Pad Thai with bean sprouts falling into it
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Cilantro roots on Vancouver Island /// . If you ar

Not food related, but this tiny west coast tree fr

Not food related, but this tiny west coast tree frog hiding in a salal bush is too precious not to share. I snapped this photo (using my phone) on a coastal hike today with @adventuremom9000

I love outdoor adventures and soaking up the beauty of the wilderness. This frog sighting brought me extra joy because amphibians are a sign of a healthy ecosystem.
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My first article for @eatmag in a long while and g

My first article for @eatmag in a long while and guess what? We made the cover!!
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My recipe for Butter Chicken Pot Pie with Naan-inspired biscuit topping, with @rwellmanphoto 's excellent food styling and photography. Good job, us :)
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Pick up this issue, on newsstands now, to get my recipe and many other recipes, food tips, and culinary inspiration for Vancouver Islanders.
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