The Exploration of Libations and Nosh ~ my delicious journey through life…
Recipes
Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad AKA Birth Control Salad
Caesar salads really are the perfect salad to serve right now. The weather is starting to get nicer, the bbq is done hibernating for the winter and most of all, although I missed posting this on time… April was garlic month. Yes…I said garlic MONTH ← we got to celebrate garlic for an entire month. Don’t believe me? Click here. Maybe … Continue reading
Baby Shower Cake, Jungle punch…and a call-out for photos?
Okay, so I have a confession to make….I didn’t make the cake. But is was cute, and delicious! A big giant shout out goes to Kari from Creative Cakes by Kari for making this awesome and amazing cake (and cupcakes). I especially love the monkey, and the bananas and coconuts are so appropriate. The only problem … Continue reading
Malaysian Curry Chicken
There are a few times every year that I get really homesick for my parents cooking. Malaysian Curry Chicken, Chicken Satay with peanut sauce and also Laksa are the dishes that make me think of warmer climates and amazing family. Although I’m blessed with only living ten minutes away from my mom and dad, and only … Continue reading
Eating my way through the pantry: Channa Masala
This is the first post in my new series of cheap eats from your pantry. Last night I made Channa Masala for dinner. Channa Masala is a dish made primarily of chickpeas, with origins in South Asia (mainly Pakistan and in Northern India). Although it is usually served mostly dry, I prefer mine to be a … Continue reading
The best shortbread cookies
I’m going to warn you…these cookies are so addictive. I’m not even exaggerating when I say that I think that these are the best cookies ever. My MIL made some one year and filled a cookie jar for the annual Christmas gift exchange. We all fought over it – kids and grownups alike, stealing the precious … Continue reading
Meyer Lemon Marmalade AKA sunshine²
The Meyer lemon curd from my last post is sadly, nothing but a distant memory now. I only have the photo below to remind me of just how much an inanimate object could (and did) brighten up my day. I have been madly debating whether or not I really should make more….or if I should attempt to make … Continue reading
Meyer Lemon Curd
Meyer lemons are abundant in the shops right now. I want to do absolutely everything I can (pun intended) with these little bundles of juicy heaven. Even a quick whiff brings me out of my frozen state of winter existence. In case you were wondering…when I started writing this, it was a balmy -30°C outside with a windchill … Continue reading
Easy Banana Bread
I’m a creature of habit. Some may call me overly predictable because I really don’t like surprises. Think about this…for a certain milestone birthday a couple of years ago…I was privy to the details of my own “surprise birthday party”. Not only did I find out what we were having for dinner, but also who … Continue reading
“I’m Crabby” – Imitation Crab Meat turns into a Pasta Salad
I’m a sucker for purchasing items on sale. One of the items I like to stock up on when it goes on sale is packages of imitation crab meat. Yes, I do realize that it isn’t real crab…but crab flavoured pollack or hake. Imitation Crab meat is one of the few “packaged” or processed items that I purchase … Continue reading
Summertime in a bowl – Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Dip
There are a few things that I love about summer. Fresh basil growing abundantly on my kitchen windowsill just invigorates and inspires me to find new and interesting ways to use it all up. This is a recipe that I originally found while flipping through the Best of Bridge cookbook. However, because I am a such a … Continue reading
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