It seems to make sense that during the months with the least sunshine – January and February – we are blessed with sunshine in another form: tangy, juicy citrus fruits such as clementines, navel oranges, Seville oranges for marmalade, grapefruits from Florida, and standard lemons to give recipes a kick. The zest is as important […]
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Arrival of spring means asparagus
When Ontario asparagus appears in the markets, you know spring has truly arrived. These long spears are a welcome addition to salads, pasta, rice, fish – you name it, they are yummy with everything, including this homemade aioli (recipe follows) with lemon-garlic overtones perfect to accompany asparagus’ delicate taste. Here are some asparagus pointers (no […]
Inspiration for the lunch box
Summertime offered me an opportunity to try a variety of salads bursting with colourful fruits and vegetables, all plentiful in September. These salads were an inspiration for future lunches come fall. Here, then, is a sample of some of my favourite summer dishes, which let me imagine I am still on holiday during those first […]
Spend the summer in the raw
‘Cooking’ in the raw is a conflict of terms. But there is no conflict when it comes to ‘raw’ in the summer. In the raw means ease of preparation and use of fresh produce. The result: great taste, quality nutrition and tremendous variety. Of course, in the raw is the perfect term for salad, and […]
The Main Menu: A great Christmas gift idea
Christmas is coming! This statement of the obvious is not meant to irritate but simply to act as a focus. With each successive Christmas, I have determined to emphasis the aspects I love about the season – the music, the food, celebrating around a dining room table with friends and family – and downplay the […]
