After a long day at work, reaching for the take out menu seems like the quickest fix for a meal. But, with a simple recipe like this Sauteed Pork and Spinach, you’ll be eating in less time than it takes…
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Here’s a fun fact! According to the Oxford Dictionary, the origin of the word mayonnaise is French, probably from the feminine of mahonnais ‘of or from Port Mahon’, the capital of Minorca. Wherever it came from, I’m just pretty darn…
Carnitas. Tender pulled pork with crispy bits. Clearly food heaven. Carnitas are very simple to throw together with minimal prep work. Traditional carnitas are braised for a few hours in lard and water. As the pork slowly cooks, the water…
When I first started writing this post, I was comically reminded of a quote from Seinfeld’s character, George Costanza. “I find the pastrami to be the most sensual of all the salted, cured meats…”, he said. While pastrami is delicious,…
Every one has a go-to chili recipe. Some are simple and mild, some are complex and spicy. Some are beef, pork and chicken based and even vegetarian varieties. There are whole chili cook-offs devoted to awarding someone with the best…
Cherry tomatoes. They’re pleasingly sweet, acidic and juicy and are perfect in salads, sauces, pizzas, pastas, omelettes and for snacking. They are also very simple to grow and I love including them as part of my balcony garden each year…
I’ve always considered myself a city girl. I love the convenience and choice of butchers and farmers markets within walking distance of my home and I love the array of cultural neighbourhoods to peruse and experience…
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