I love this time of year. There’s a delicate balance between saying goodbye to summer and saying hello to winter. And with this change comes some serious questions that need to be answered: How many cups of hot tea can I consume while watching a movie and sitting under my knitted blanket before I start […]
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maple-mustard brussels sprouts salad

winter vegetable salad with creamy sesame dressing
After the hectic holidays and big feasts we planned a little detox session in our household. Nothing too extreme, but with the main focus on vegetables, fruit and grains again. Looking for some great inspiration, I hopped over to one of my favorite blogs and found this yummy salad. The First Mess is written by Laura and she creates […]

swiss chard and cheddar tart with oatmeal pastry
It’s cold and rainy again today. But I’m not complaining – instead I am cooking and baking and spending time teaching my little man the many ways around the kitchen. First up – pastry 101. Me: Flour (any type of flour can make a dough, not just wheat) and fat (don’t have to use butter […]
eat your veggies – vegan & vegetarian goodness

crispy sugar snap peas with dukkah, mint and sea salt

grilled artichokes with lemon-basil aioli

roasted asparagus with capers and lemon
let’s get started – appetizers and hors d’oeuvres

grilled okra with chipotle dipping sauce

pumpkin gougeres with rosemary and sea salt

miso tofu ranch dip




















