The Exploration of Libations and Nosh ~ my delicious journey through life…
Nosh
On the hunt…
I can see them…across the field. Like a lioness scoping out my prey, I feel myself crouching down low, ready to pounce. Time slows down and everything becomes still. They have no idea what’s coming. Am I dreaming? Is this really happening? I pinch myself to check. Holy crap…that smarts! Yes, I’m really awake – and … Continue reading
Food Truck Mania
In the past, City Bylaws had prevented us from having full-service food trucks selling tasty treats on our streets. We only had the odd sausage / hot dog / falafel cart as our choices of street meat. With the official launch of the Calgary food truck pilot launch on August 11th, foodies (and everyone else) in town … Continue reading
Arugula, Pecan and Mandarin Orange Salad
Arugula is one of my all-time favorite greens. There is something so magical about each spicy and peppery bite that you just can’t replicate with the boring romaine or iceberg varieties that dominate the shelves at the store. Don’t get me wrong, there is a time and place for all types of greens – I do like romaine lettuce … Continue reading
Gourmet Stampede…but Christmas is starting to sneak up on us!
OMG! I’ve been so busy eating my way through the Stampede season that I JUST realized – Christmas time is 5 months from now. I need to get a move on things if I’m going to get everything done in time. I’ll post details later on…as we don’t want to spoil the surprise in case any of … Continue reading
Oh my…Sweet Onion Tarts
I love parties where appetizer/hor d’oeuvres are served. There really is nothing better than standing around the kitchen (because everyone knows that the kitchen is where the party always ends up) in good company and having heavenly little bites of perfection. There is nothing that really bugs me more than: 1) having that morsel of yumminess be super messy, … Continue reading
Not so authentic "Couscous Tabbouli"
Tabbouli is also known as Tabbouleh, Tabouleh or Tabuli. It’s a salad that is traditionally made with bulgur, finely chopped parsley and mint, tomato, green onion and seasoned with olive oil and lemon juice. What I really love about Tabbouli is that it’s so refreshing. What I dislike is the amount of time it takes to prepare the … Continue reading
Rosolje – Estonian Herring, Beet & Potato Salad
Rosolje is an interesting thing to eat. I find that you either really like it, or you don’t. I think it may have something to do with the fact that there is pickled herring in the salad. Pickled herring is a funny ingredient. I like to think of this particular ingredient much like I think of anchovies … Continue reading
Simple Marinated Carrot Salad
I love it when the weather becomes nicer and we can have people over to entertain. Whether it is a simple or elegant affair, there is just something so amazing about firing up the grill or stove and inviting your closest friends and family over to enjoy the sunshine. Having people over always means libations and nosh…and what better … Continue reading
Who’s a maid…Marmalade?!
I’ve always had it in my head that making marmalade was hard. I mean…growing up, I would always look at all the little wee bits of orange and citrus peel so delicately suspended in all that tasty goodness. Visions of someone slaving away at the kitchen tediously removing pith and cutting perfect slivers of citrus peel … Continue reading
Bacon Jam
Bacon Jam is a wonderful thing. I almost feel like the woman in the Franks Hot Sauce Commercial because I really could “Put that (insert explicit here) on everything!” I first found the recipe while perusing through the foodiewithfamily blog and immediately flagged it as something I just had to try. I mean – really, what … Continue reading
The Exploration of Libations and Nosh ~ my delicious journey through life... 