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Beet soup four ways

December 1, 2016 10:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

Making beet soup seems like a production but with a food processor it’s not that bad. Put on thin kitchen... View Article

November 29, 2016 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

The growing season here is over in the Okanagan and it’s time to preserve some of the summer herbs growing... View Article

November 27, 2016 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

Tagine, is a Moroccan stew named after the unique pot in which it is cooked. Traditional tagines were made of... View Article

November 23, 2016 10:00 am Published by Dina 4 Comments

Rice pilaf is an easy and flavourful dish to make for a side course or, for us, a main. Classic... View Article

November 21, 2016 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

I have one more report about Amsterdam but it’s not ready and I had to share with you the recipe... View Article

November 19, 2016 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

Of course I love potato chips, who doesn’t, but trying to get away from the salt and fat is sometimes... View Article

November 18, 2016 10:28 am Published by Dina Comments Off

I haven’t made mac n’ cheese in forever but was in the mood for them today. I didn’t have real... View Article

November 17, 2016 11:44 am Published by Dina Comments Off

Once we got the museums and The Hague under control we were ready to explore the food scene in Amsterdam.... View Article

November 15, 2016 12:32 pm Published by Dina 4 Comments

This is a light and moist cake that keeps well although I doubt it will last long. You can fancy... View Article

November 11, 2016 8:04 am Published by Dina 4 Comments

Usually making lasagna is a process and you end up with more than you need, especially when you cook for... View Article

November 8, 2016 10:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

I love fall and its gorgeous colours and try to bring them into the kitchen and onto the plate. The... View Article

November 7, 2016 10:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

This is winter squash season and piles of butternut, acorn, delicata, buttercup and more are piled high on the stands... View Article