Homemade pizza is our thing. We've been experimenting with it over the past few years and believe we have come to a point where it is absolute perfection. It embodies everything you want in a pizza: a thin fluffy crust, a smooth and garlicky marina sauce, and fresh herbs and tomatoes straight from the garden. … Continue reading Margherita pizza
It's saskatoon berry season! If you've never tried saskatoon berries before, you're missing out. Lucky for us we were blessed with two saskatoon berry bushes when we moved into our first home. A warm thank you to our previous owners. Originating in the Canadian Prairies, saskatoon berries are red in colour and become maroon when … Continue reading Meet our Saskatoon Berry Bush!
Today I'm featuring a special guest on the blog, who's no stranger to the kitchen, my husband, Nasser. If Nasser were trapped on an island and could only eat one food, it would be hummus. Born in the Middle East, he can literally eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Over the years, Nasser has perfected … Continue reading Nasser’s Classic Hummus
In a previous post, I showed you how easy it is to regrow green onions. I've heard that cilantro can be propagated in the same way, so thought I'd give it try. I was pleasantly surprised when cilantro leaves started to regrow from its cut-off stems! The propagation process took longer than the green onions, but the … Continue reading Regrow cilantro from its roots
Kale has grown in popularity over the past few years. You'll see everything from kale smoothies, to kale-guacamole, to kale chips in grocery markets! Rich in heart-healthy folate, digestive-friendly fibre, and immune-boosting Vitamin C, kale is a nutrient-packed veggie that you can easily include in your diet. It can be slightly bitter when eaten raw, but … Continue reading Kale Spanakopita
Sunday mornings are my favourite. It usually signifies a day off with the husband where we get to enjoy a nice hearty breakfast with freshly brewed cappuccinos. A true "Hygge" moment. This past Sunday we were in the mood for a comforting sweet potato hash. Breakfast hash typically consists of eggs on top of a bed … Continue reading Sunday Morning Sweet Potato Hash
Did you know that certain foods can regrow on their own? It's called food propagation and not only is it a money saver, it's also a fun activity to do in the home. There's just something special about seeing your vegetables come to life! If you're new to food propagation, start off with a vegetable … Continue reading Regrow your green onions
Today we're throwing it back to a classic Mauritian-inspired dish, flaky rotis filled with a vegetarian curry and spicy tomato sauce. If you haven't heard of Mauritius, it's a small country (and island) nestled in the Indian Ocean. With both my parents and grandparents being born in Mauritius, it was inevitable that we grew up on Mauritian … Continue reading Mauritian-Inspired Rotis with Chickpea Eggplant Curry & Spicy Tomato Sauce
If you've ever tried to grow your own basil, you know that it can flourish. This year, our basil grew so well that we couldn't keep up with it. We added it to pizzas, salads, sandwiches, soups, and made sauces with it. At the end of the season, we wondered "What are we going to do … Continue reading How to: Store Homemade Pesto
I never knew what a smoothie bowl was until I started seeing photos of them invading my Instagram account. It was only during our most recent trip to Bali, where I thought I would give the "Red dragon fruit smoothie bowl" a try. Local exotic fruit is like no other - fresh and full of … Continue reading Berry Blast Smoothie Bowl
