Being a picky eater growing up, I didn’t eat much more than salami and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (sorry mom). There was of course the random dish that would present itself and I would gobble down. This was typically something like pizza or chicken…
The first thing to note about this recipe is that not everyone will enjoy this. It is purely a love-or-hate relationship. Even I have to admit that I’m not a huge fan. Why did I decide to post this recipe then? Well because I know…
How many of you recoiled at the first glace of this dead fish’s’ eyes staring back at you? If you are not used to be served a fish whole, then this is certainly not the most comforting of sights. But I can tell you that…
The idea for this recipe came from a trip to Costco and the resulting purchase of around a thousand pounds of pork shoulder. God I love Costco. Anyway, I was now in position to cook said pork, with the idea of slow cooking it in…
I’m not going to lie, the recipe is a bit over the top. Adding whiskey AND sugar to the already delicious, salty, fatty bacon is not going to make your blood pressure sing songs of joy. But, when eaten in moderation, this bacon the perfect…
I love beets, and especially beets that have been sitting in a tangy, savoury, slightly sweet yet slightly garlicky marinade for days on end. I won’t bore you on the more technical “tips and tricks” on how to bake a great beet here, but if…
This recipe came about from a simple request from my husband, who was looking for something “saucy” for dinner. Pasta was the immediate answer, but rejected pretty quickly as we had been blowing out on carbs that entire week and needed something more meaty. A…
Who doesn’t like diving into hot, saucy, bone-in wings mid-game or hungover on a Saturday? No one I know or respect. This recipe takes it up a notch by adding in one of my favourite drinks, whiskey. Right off the bat let me advise you…
This recipe is inspired by a little cafe in Manly, Australia called Banana Blossom. They serve up HUGE asian-inspired salads filled with fresh, delicious ingredients. This is my take on their “New York” salad. For me, one of the major things that makes this salad…
This recipe is a really simple one, but adds that homemade (and classy) touch when you have friends or family over. It’s also a great excuse to bust out the gin! The key to success here is to use quality ingredients. Mushy olives, dried rosemary…
