Author Archives for Dina

(Not) another kale and brussels sprouts salad

March 23, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina 3 Comments

If there was one food trend in recent history that can be called the trend of the century it must... View Article

March 22, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

It’s officially spring here in the Okanagan but still kind of cloudy and cool. The lilacs are trying to bud... View Article

March 21, 2015 5:58 am Published by Dina Comments Off

I am a little under the influence of opera at the moment. The London Royal Opera broadcasted their Flying Dutchman... View Article

March 19, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina 4 Comments

In anticipation of summer herbs I bought a few rosemary plants and planted them in pots to place in a... View Article

March 19, 2015 6:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

I call this a mandolin salad because I slice most of the veggies that go into it on a mandoline... View Article

March 18, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

Here is a beautiful spring salad, full of vibrant colours and unexpected flavours and textures. What’s in it? Steamed creamy... View Article

March 17, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

I thought I’d tell you about one breakfast cereal trick I have. If you cook with grains and seeds you... View Article

March 16, 2015 7:29 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

Rice is one of the pantry staples that helps you put together a good dinner without having to run to... View Article

March 9, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

Sometimes the best salads happen when you least expect it. I was making a fennel and blood orange salad with... View Article

March 8, 2015 8:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

I have been searching out movies that have food as part of their theme to watch now that I am... View Article

March 6, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina 4 Comments

It’s always interesting to see what other food bloggers write about. I have looked around on the internet and it... View Article

March 4, 2015 7:00 am Published by Dina 7 Comments

My Italian neighbour (thanks Marisa) alerted me to the trend of cooking pasta in a skillet: pasta, veggies, flavouring, oil,... View Article