Sometimes, I just crave a big bowl of vegetables. The term was first coined by my long-time-vegetarian-finally-turned-omnivore friend while we backpacked through Europe after we graduated high school. The cheapest and easiest…
Category: Recipes
NTTC #2: Strawberry Bruschetta
My sister has always been a romantic. She and my mother can spend hours watching old Audrey Hepburn movies together. I’ve never been as into the classic romances: I consider them kind…
Cake Day: Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies
I have a secret: I don’t have measuring cups. I don’t have measuring spoons, a scale, a thermometer for my oven… anything. I’m basically baking blind. When I first started baking, all…
Spring Peas Two Ways
I used to be offended when market vendors tried to foist their deals on me. I thought it was a reflection on my status as a foreigner, something I’ve always hated. I…
Sicilian Drowned Broccoli
I do have a lot more posts about Paris to share with you, but before I do, I need to tell you about this broccoli. And no, contrary to what you may…
Pierre Hermé
Anyone who’s been to Paris and gone to the mecca of the macaron probably recognized the box in the picture I posted yesterday. Want to see what’s inside? I thought so. I…
Spaghetti and Meatballs
I have a list of foods that I do not, under any circumstances, cook. Mostly, it’s because I had a poor experience making them when I first started cooking in Toronto: hamburgers,…
Pink Risotto
First, some housekeeping: I got a comment saying that my font is difficult to read. Is this the general consensus? I find it quite easy to read, but then again, I’m on…
What’s in a name?
When I introduce myself in French, I say that my name is Emilie, which it’s not. It’s Emily (which the French take to pronouncing Hem-lee). I don’t know why I do it….
Daring Bakers: Lasagne Verdi al Forno
The March 2009 challenge is hosted by Mary of Beans and Caviar, Melinda of Melbourne Larder and Enza of Io Da Grande. They have chosen Lasagne of Emilia-Romagna from The Splendid Table…