Non-Recipes

Simple yet impressive recipes, without the measuring.

Banana Brûlée with Ice Cream Recipe

Posted by on Jul 9, 2011 | 0 comments

Banana Brûlée with Ice Cream Recipe

… or rather, another non-recipe. Preparing dessert for dinner parties is my sore weakness. I have no problem throwing six savoury courses together

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Suck the Head, Freeze the Body – BC Spot Prawns Reminder

Posted by on Jun 4, 2011 | 2 comments

Suck the Head, Freeze the Body – BC Spot Prawns Reminder

Maine cracks their lobsters, Alaska crowns their king crab, and the South boil their crawfish. In B.C., our seasonal, sustainable seafood sweetheart is the spot prawn.

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Watermelon Salad with Grilled Corn, Olives, and Goat Cheese Recipe

Posted by on May 16, 2011 | 4 comments

Watermelon Salad with Grilled Corn, Olives, and Goat Cheese Recipe

Juicy, sugary, and dribbly, watermelon is the ultimate fruit to feed a crowd with during summer parties. As lovable as they are when simply sliced up at a picnic or barbecue, this versatile fruit can

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Cook perfect soft boiled eggs in an electric kettle

Posted by on Jan 11, 2011 | 9 comments

Cook perfect soft boiled eggs in an electric kettle

After some heart-thumping news, let’s tone it down a bit, shall we?

Here’s a simple trick that The Cowboy taught me on how to boil the perfect eggs without the stove or a pot.

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Watch me make Poutine on TV!

Posted by on Apr 8, 2010 | 10 comments

Watch me make Poutine on TV!

Remember this?

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Starfruit in Quick Chilli Plum Dip Recipe

Posted by on Mar 18, 2010 | 18 comments

Starfruit in Quick Chilli Plum Dip Recipe

Star light, star bright, starfruit in my tums tonight!

Starfruit season is quickly approaching and I see them popping up in Asian markets already. This delightful fruit, formally named Carambola, is native to Southeast Asia.

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