What do I like about December? The holiday get-togethers and time spent with loved ones, friends and family. What do I hate about December? The weather! When the weather outside is frightful, or just cold, wet and crappy, my mind turns to sunny days and […]

Summertime means fresh tomatoes! Finally! Tomatoes that might not look gorgeous, but certainly taste gorgeous! I love fresh tomatoes and, at this time of the year, I’m trying to save that beautiful flavour for the upcoming colder months. Canning or preserving tomatoes in various forms […]

Happy National Siblings Day! April 10th is the day to celebrate your brotherly or sisterly love for your siblings! While growing up with siblings may not have been your ideal (No, that’s MY toy! MOM!!!!), as you get older you appreciate them more! I’m lucky […]

Wintertime and the weather is dreary. Streets are slushy and it’s cold and it’s grey. You’re seeking some colour, not just during the day. (Okay, apologies to George and Ira Gershwin.) But you get the point. I’m sick of winter and would love to see […]

I love mushrooms. I always have, ever since I was a young kid. Weird, I know. Most kids aren’t big mushroom fans. Favourite pizza? Sausage, mushroom and onions (true fact). Favourite omelette? Mushroom, ham and cheese. Pasta sauce? Add some mushrooms to it. I think you’re […]

Today is Ferragosto in Italy! If you’ve ever been to Italy on August 15, you have probably noticed how quiet everything is. Why? It’s Ferragosto!  Ferragosto is a public holiday, which means everyone gets a vacation day from work! While most things will be closed (“chiuso […]

I love chickpeas. I might have mentioned this before (insert eye roll). Now that I know that I can whip up some chickpeas from dried in my Instant Pot in a little more than an hour, these crunchy spiced chickpeas have become one of my […]