Bake with abandon!
In the interest of full disclosure, I’m fessing up to a personal relationship with the author of Modern Spice. Although I’ve never met Monica Bhide in person, I took her excellent food writing course, have exchanged dozens (perhaps hundreds) of emails with her and we’ve …
I’ve dislocated my wrist and am having a hard time doing anything but complain. For the next two days I can’t cook, garden or drive the car and am reduced to hunt-and-peck at the keyboard. At awkward times like these, I recall a scene in …
Is my face red. My sister phoned to ask if my baklava recipe really needs 14 cups of honey. Sheesh! And I thought microwaving would make the dessert soggy. I’ve corrected my typo. That’s 1/4 cup for those who wondered. While I sit in the …
I recently reviewed the newest book by Cuisine Canada’s founder for Off The Shelf. If you’re in downtown Guelph, drop by The Bookshelf and pick up a copy of Anita Stewart’s Canada, the review — or both. While the cover photo will make you want …
Sometimes I need a little escape. Having enjoyed the anecdotes in Byron Ayangolu’s not-so-new New Home Cooking, I decided to read his sun-soaked tale of retiring to Crete and opening a curry house despite numerous challenges and knowing better. Just as I was about to …
A handful of red peppers in lieu of snow peas won’t make or break your stir-fry. The only difference is a variation in colour and which family member picks out their most hated vegetable. Adventurous carnivores can swap pork for beef or lamb in a …
Some of my favourite cookbooks have come from the bargain bin. Amidst a stack of discount duds I’ve found gems I’d have happily paid full price for. Byron’s New Home Cooking by Byron Ayanoglu is one of them. Sure the jacket font is dated, but …