My aunt used to make the best marshmallow chocolate lava cakes! We only had them on special occasions, but boy oh boy, they were fantastic. They had an irresistible combination of satisfying flavours, beautifully contrasting textures, a perfect outer layer that is slightly crispy, and the “lava” inside that melts as soon as you cut…
I used to love it when my mom made lasagna. I didn’t love it for the reasons you might assume. I liked the lasagna, don’t get me wrong, but my favourite part was the garlic cheese bread she always made to go with it. It was delicious and cheese. I can still picture the golden,…
When you get home after a long day of work, finding the motivation to prepare dinner can be hard. It’s easier to grab takeout, order in, or reach for something simple like cereal or toast. But what if we told you that there are so many fantastic dinner ideas that are fast and simple, making…
Grandpa John always made the turkey for every occasion. Whether it was Christmas, Easter, or New Year’s, the turkey was always Grandpa John’s domain. I remember the smell of the house, and it was absolutely irresistible. We’d arrive around noon for dinner so my mom could help in the kitchen. And I’d sit and watch…
Aunty Cathy is the chef in the family, and her juicy garlic and herb roast chicken is the centrepiece of every holiday. It is a dish that was eagerly anticipated and offers an irresistible mouthwatering aroma. The way the garlic dances with the fresh herbs fills the air and makes waiting for it to finish…
My mom used to tell me this little story that felt like a warm hug with words. Her great-grandma Bethany spent all her Sundays cooking. Sundays were for family, she’d say. But family really meant the family you made. Her community. Her neighbours would be drawn to her house, and her French onion soup became…
Burrito bowls are fantastic! They combine vegetables with healthy carbs, combined with how easy they are to make and how incredibly customizable they are, and voila! You have the perfect meal! Burrito bowls are a disassembled version of a burrito. They typically start with a base of rice and are then topped with vegetables and…
Autumn was always my favourite time of year. The way the trees seemed to erupt with hues of red, orange, and yellow, the rustling and crunching sound of the leaves under my shoes, and the abundance of chipmunks and squirrels gathering their acorns to burrow for the colder months. I loved the way that the…
Is there anything better than your favourite comfort food on a chilly autumn or winter day? The smell of it fills the air, and you sit by the window watching Mother Nature show us the beauty of transformation and change. If it’s autumn, you have reds, oranges, and yellows painting the ground, or for winter,…
When was the last time you read the ingredients on your store-bought loaf of bread? We bet that if you did, you’d find plenty of things that don’t belong in bread. Things like preservatives (to extend shelf life), artificial flavours (to enhance the taste), and a lot of sugar (to create a uniform texture from…