This recipe is adapted from the Looney Spoons cookbook, courtesy of Greta and Janet Podleski. Every time I make something from one of their cookbooks I end up loving it. Janet and Greta are quirky, funny sisters who pride themselves on tweaking classic comfort food recipes so that they are lower in fat and calories (the … Continue reading
Peanut Butter Bomb Smoothie
Here is a quick smoothie recipe for you to try. I am pretty obsessed with all things peanut butter so this is one of my ultimate go-to breakfast drinks. You can easily skip the yogurt and make this vegan/dairy free if that’s what your diet calls for. Here is what I’m using today: Throw in … Continue reading
Spinach, Feta, and Sundried Tomato Quinoa Bake
A few friends of mine have recently discovered an allergy/sensitivity to gluten, or are simply trying to cut it out as an effective way to avoid processed foods and refined flours. Either way, there are tons of readily available alternatives to wheat products that are highly nutritious and equally delicious. Quinoa, for example, has recently gained a lot of … Continue reading
Mini Flourless Chocolate Cakes with Bourbon-Vanilla Whipped Cream
Hello! TGIF guys! This weekend we are celebrating my parent’s 31st wedding anniversary down in Point Roberts, WA. I was asked to bring dessert for everyone so I made these mini flourless chocolate cakes. This recipe is from one of my favorite food blogs: Eat Live Run. As Jenna mentions, these cakes may not be … Continue reading
Chile-Rubbed BBQ Prawns with Fresh Avocado Corn Salsa
Happy Monday! I made this recipe on the weekend to take to a friend’s potluck BBQ. These chile-rubbed prawns are grill-seared to perfection and served over a colorful, chunky avocado and corn salsa. I love the contrast of the hot prawns over the cool salsa and it pairs nicely with some sticky coconut rice or … Continue reading
San Francisco by iPhone
Hello! I hope everyone had a great Canada Day long weekend. I spent my Canada Day in San Francisco for a friend’s bachelorette party weekend! I really love California in general, but there is something very special about San Fran. Here are a few photos to re-cap this amazing trip: On Friday we rented some … Continue reading
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Hello everyone! I’m excited to share one of my favorite summertime dessert recipes with you guys: Strawberry Cheesecake! This cheesecake is light, creamy, and cold – three things that I definitely want when it’s hot outside. I found this recipe on epicurious.com a few years ago when I was searching for the perfect cheesecake recipe … Continue reading
Chicken Pho Noodle Soup
Hello all! Let’s talk about comfort in a bowl, shall we? This chicken pho is pretty much the cure-all for any type of ailment. It’s full of fresh ginger and garlic, both which contain super healing powers. Ginger is a powerful natural anti-inflammatory which reduces the discomfort of headaches, colds, and flu symptoms. While ginger’s best friend garlic, among … Continue reading
Smoked Salmon Pizza with Red Onion and Dill
Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was fabulous. I spent my weekend working at the EAT Vancouver show at BC Place Stadium. My sister and I were there to represent our family’s seafood business, Sundance Seafoods Ltd. The product line we carry is called West Coast Select and is a selection of all wild Pacific … Continue reading
Honey, Almond, and Anise Biscotti
Hello everyone! This weekend my mom and I got together to bake a big batch of honey and almond biscotti cookies from the Bon Appétit cookbook. We had plans to take the boat over to Cardero’s restaurant in Coal Harbor for lunch on Saturday, so we thought it would be fun to bake some cookies for … Continue reading
