Author Archives for Dina

Heirloom tomato salad with Mona’s (Sunshine Farm) basil vinaigrette

July 22, 2016 9:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

We are just on the verge of tomato season here in the Okanagan and where better to get your tomatoes... View Article

July 20, 2016 9:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

Instead of posting a recipe I thought I’d photograph a mid week all vegetables dinner and offer that as an... View Article

July 20, 2016 8:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

I haven’t publicized this much but in the last several weeks I have been immersed in cakes. Why, I’ll never... View Article

July 18, 2016 9:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

Grain salads can be quite beautiful when combined with colourful seasonal vegetables. This salad would make a good option for... View Article

July 15, 2016 10:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

Here is something fun to make with sweet summer watermelons. Did you know that watermelon and feta is a delicious... View Article

July 13, 2016 9:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

A couple of years ago a food pic went viral on the internet. I think it originated in Europe and... View Article

July 11, 2016 9:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

I was looking back at our two months stay in Spain a couple of years ago and remembered the roasted... View Article

July 9, 2016 9:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

If I have to choose between chocolate cake or apple tart, it will be apple tart (almost) every time. I... View Article

July 7, 2016 1:26 pm Published by Dina Comments Off

I haven’t made cheese fritters in a while. After trying them at a cooking class party a few years ago... View Article

July 5, 2016 9:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

I have posted a few watermelon salads before but one more wouldn’t hurt. Watermelon makes a refreshing summer salad and... View Article

July 4, 2016 9:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

Lately tacos have been my go to dish for a quick lunch or dinner. If you have the basic components... View Article

June 21, 2016 1:16 pm Published by Dina Comments Off

I have posted several pancake recipes on the blog but here is one more: a fluffy stack of peanut butter... View Article