After the winter we had in Toronto, I swore I would not complain about the heat this summer. Italian summers can get pretty hot, especially if you’re walking around Rome or Florence. If you’ve ever been to Italy on a hot summer day, chances are […]

Are you into bowls? You know, a little bit of everything served all together that’s fast and fresh and has tons of flavours? Are you a Shawarma fan? I am! I love that grilled middle eastern chicken (or beef) on an upright rotisserie that is […]

Is there an appetizer that is more of a go-to item than veggies and dip? While there may be more exciting appetizers, I can’t think of any other item that you always want to have at a party. Adults love it and kids love it. Vegetarians? […]

What are you doing this Saturday? You know, to celebrate National Mac and Cheese Day on July 14. Who doesn’t love Mac and Cheese? There’s an instant childhood flashback for you! Mac and Cheese is such a comfort food. It always tastes so good! Mac […]

Happy Fourth of July, American friends! We are finally in the hot days of summer! Yippee! After this what-took-you-so-long-to-leave winter, I am enjoying the sunshine and warm weather (and I am not complaining that this weekend was more than a little warm!!). Warmer weather means more […]

Hello Canada! Happy Birthday! Yes, this weekend, on July 1, Canada will be 151 years old! This means that Monday will be a holiday across our great land (note to our US-based colleagues: we will be closed, please don’t phone). Barbecues and fireworks will abound! While last year I […]

For Christmas this year, I got an Instant Pot. I think it was the most popular present this year. Have you jumped on the Instant Pot craze? Since I got it, I’ve been playing around and trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t. […]