Thea VanHerwaarden, Author at THEASTY

Dinner to beat the summer heat

Ah. Long summer nights. Beautiful and HOT! Especially without air conditioning (which my new condo lacks). While getting zero relief from the heat, all I can do is become a blob on the couch (or cold floor) until the sun goes down. There’s no surprise that most city goers lack energy to cook dinner and,…

Burger Sliders

This simple appetizer is made easy by cooking the burger patty in a sheet pan before slicing into squares Directions: For the burger Sauce Mix mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup until incorporated. Put in fridge until ready to use For the burger patty Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl add…

Happy 150th Birthday Canada

Canada turned 150 yesterday and to avoid the crowds, I decided to host a Canada Day party. Living in the city has it’s perks but you usually end up sacrificing the size of your kitchen and outdoor space. Lucky for me, my pad has a great 300 sq foot patio and my kitchen is top…

Colorful Deviled Eggs

These Deviled eggs are fun because you can make them a number of different colors. The base color for these bad boys is created from beets. All the color but none of the taste. Try them out yourself! Directions: In a medium pot, boil 12 eggs. For hard boil, cook for 13 minutes. Once cooked…

Caesar Salad

There’s no reason why you can’t have the things you love while you watch your waistline. So today, I wanted to make myself a Caesar Salad with homemade croutons and dressing. No mayo, No problem. It’s all the flavor with less of the calories. This recipes doesn’t have anchovy (I know, I know) but you can easily…

Skip the Meat

I’ve been packing on a few extra pounds.. the wine, the food, the… uh, lack of exercise has got me thinking I need a bit of a detox. By detox, I mean making extra delicious food that is healthy and cutting back on the booze until my next trip (which is in 7 days). So, I…

Comox Valley Eats

If you didn’t know, I was born in the Comox Valley. A small place (compared to Vancouver) that is rich with ocean views and mountains. If you search this town online, you will find it’s a place for young families and retirees. Who is to blame them, the real estate is afforable and the…

Thea’s Famous Steak Tacos on CTV Morning LIVE

Thea appeared on CTV Morning Live with Carrie Adams to show her famous steak tacos. Get the recipe here. Find the video here!

La Carnita | Toronto

La Carnita | Toronto, Canada While travelling in Toronto, I ended up walking around looking for some grub. When I saw this small red brick building on John Street that seemed right up my alley. As they put it: La Carnita is a celebration of urban culture through food, drink, art and sound. Mexican Street cuisine…

Rosé Sorbé

Frosé is such a dream to have. But (honestly) to make it right, it takes a lot of steps. When I want something fresh and delicious on a hot day, I decided to create a Rosé Sorbé. Fresh citrus lime sorbet with Rosé and fresh tyme. Can you say YUM! Check out the very simple…