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Sweet & Spicy Chicken | Mango Salsa & Coconut Rice

The weather outside is finally getting warm and it’s starting to feel more and more like BBQ season (much to the relief of Texan). Actually, if you ask Texan, he’d say it’s not actual “BBQ”; it’s technically “Grilling”. As he puts it, BBQ means you are cooking with a slow circumvented unit of hot air with the lid…

Vegetarian Taco Salad

It’s only a few days before the official “hello” to summer and I’ve been on a bit of a health kick. Before you roll your eyes at me, I’m not saying I don’t eat tacos or pasta I mean who can stop eating that!? but I’ve been trying to cook less meat and incorporate more vegetables and…

Living with Food Allergies

It’s always a great thing to get work as a food and lifestyle blogger. Having the opportunity to turn my passion into real experiences with great brands is a blessing. That said, I make a point to only work with brands I believe in. I’ve declined opportunities with companies that don’t fit with who I…

Fresh Tagliatelle with Tomatoes and Olive oil

Sometimes the most simplest of things are the most rewarding; and that is exactly what this recipe is. Simple. Fresh. Delicious. I stumbled upon this recipe when I was behind a deadline and needed something quick: “let me make some fresh pasta and I’ll throw in some simple ingredients for a pop of color.” Little…

Egg and Asparagus Tart with Hollandaise and Goat Cheese

It’s Easter long weekend which means sleep-ins (maybe), enough chocolate mini-eggs to set you up until next year, turkey dinners, and a whole lot of family and friends to host for brunch. I love brunch. Brunch means there is always a little bubbly, which in my opinion, is the best way to start the day.…

Asparagus and Pea Soup

While touring Mexico, many restaurants would serve hot soup while the temperature climbed outside. Sweating, I give it a shot and was overwhelmed by the flavors. I was baffled that a soup could taste that good. Since then, I’ve made soup a staple around the household. Concentrating on big flavors in a tiny bowl. It’s…

Death by Chocolate Banana Muffins

Childhood food memory = chocolate banana muffins. My parents were uber-strict on not allowing my brothers and me to eat processed foods. That meant I was the kid at school who had nothing to trade at lunch time. No kid wants to trade fruit snacks for a real piece of fruit! However, over the…

Black Trumpet Risotto

I’m just going to throw this right out there right away. I don’t like Mushrooms. I despise their texture but love their flavor. I’m like the child you have who, when they see the smallest piece, will throw a fit and refuse to eat. Well, ok, I am not that bad but you get the…

Explore White Rock

It was (and still has been) rainy in Vancouver every. damn. day. Don’t get me wrong, I’d choose rain and mild temps any day over snow but staying inside and not seeing the light of day can get you a little run down. So, when my friends at Roam asked me to work with them…

How to do Valentine’s at Home

Your life has been hectic and you realize no one made dinner reservations for that special day. You know, the dinner/chocolates/cards and lingerie which turns out to be you, over-stuffing your face and taking a rain-cheque on that sexy one piece you’ve had stored for the “right time” because you’re too full to do the…