everyday gastronomy adventures
Fall is synonymous with apple picking, but have you tried mushroom foraging? Back home, mushroom hunting and preserving is a national pastime. Here in Ontario, come autumn, summer’s mountain-bike riders and bushwalkers are replaced by Eastern European families, who arrive with barbecues, baskets and an eye for fungi. Their motivation is not only a chance to [Continue Reading…]
Nothing warms my soul like fluffy, golden brown, cozy and delicious squash pancakes on a cold autumn morning. And the fact that there is a fluffy squash pancake batter waiting for me in the fridge at the very moment that I type this is just completely tempting and distracting. Write. Focus, focus, focus. Also, there’s [Continue Reading…]
Okay, I have to tell you this, enough is enough. Enough, eating Nutella out of the jar. There are far better uses for Nutella. Did you know about this secret of what happens when Nutella and chocolate chip cookies meet? Honestly, magical stuff! The flavor goes beyond what a good chocolate chip cookie means. The ingredients unite in a way [Continue Reading…]
I love to cook for a lot of reasons. It’s the curiosity of experimenting with new ingredients and spices, developing new recipes or pleasing family and friends with yummy dishes, but most of the time it’s the desire to reconnect with recipes from the past. Retro recipes that have been handed down through generations of [Continue Reading…]
I love sweet and soft yeast rolls. These tasty Russian Yeast Rolls, a.k.a. bulochki, are especially dear to my heart because they carry the taste of my childhood memories. Every summer break my parents used to send me to spend some time with grandma in the countryside. She still lives in the same village, in the house with a [Continue Reading…]
This post is sponsored by our generous friend Katya and her fisherman dad who treated us with the freshest caviar out there 🙂 Thank you, thank you! You know life is great when you’re eating this. Classic Russian Kefir Crepes, or as we call them bliny, served with caviar. These thin Russian Kefir Crepes are my favorite weekend [Continue Reading…]
Welcome, welcome, friends! And may I introduce you to what may be my new favorite way to eat chicken? It’s that beauty right up there, the one coated in the sweet and hot mustard sauce featuring a few drizzles of red wine vinegar and the aroma of freshly minced garlic. Yes, THAT is how I eat chicken. I [Continue Reading…]
Alright! Today is your day to make simple Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup. The sweetness of the roasted garlic pairs perfectly with creamy cauliflower, and with some butter, leeks and thyme you have a seriously incredible soup on your hands. Once all of the ingredients were combined and I tepidly scooped my spoon into the pot [Continue Reading…]
Fall is slowly creeping its way into Ontario. The cool breezes seem to be settling in and the days are getting shorter. And for me, this most lovely time of year means earthy, hearty and rich fall comfort food dishes. This pork stew, also known as Maiale al Latte, is a classic Italian dish, which means “pork [Continue Reading…]
Quick, healthy and effortless meals like this chicken stir fry with homemade teriyaki sauce and loads of healthy veggies are the exact sort of recipe I need on any given weeknight: fast, flexible, and filling. Stir fry recipes are the best. They are so versatile and you can pretty much use whatever lingering ingredient you have in [Continue Reading…]