Author Archives for Dina

Mini Banana-Orange Pancakes

July 8, 2012 7:10 pm Published by Dina 4 Comments

These last few days in Kelowna have been lovely, although I didn’t get to cook any dinners. With all the... View Article

July 6, 2012 5:25 am Published by Dina 8 Comments

Not to be rude or anything but “stick it” in culinary terms is not so bad. I tend to “stick”... View Article

July 5, 2012 2:59 am Published by Dina 4 Comments

Since sunday I have had cheese fritters twice, both delicious. First time was at a hands-on cooking class party to... View Article

July 4, 2012 7:05 pm Published by Dina 2 Comments

There are countless “best” chocolate chip cookies recipes out there. I am not going to make any such claims. I... View Article

July 2, 2012 2:14 pm Published by Dina 6 Comments

On the flight to Kelowna this weekend I was of course thinking about what I may be cooking in the... View Article

June 29, 2012 11:38 pm Published by Dina 11 Comments

Flying to Kelwona from Calgary on Thursday I was visualizing us sitting on the rooftop patio of our local abode,... View Article

June 29, 2012 10:36 pm Published by Dina Comments Off

We are in our Kelowna rooftop abode and the sun is shining so grilled panini with roasted red peppers is on... View Article

June 28, 2012 8:48 pm Published by Dina Comments Off

Risotto cakes are a great way to use leftover risotto although I often make the risotto especially for making these... View Article

June 28, 2012 7:43 pm Published by Dina Comments Off

The long weekend is here. Time for a leisurely brunch or dinner on the patio, weather permitting. Here is a... View Article

June 27, 2012 3:39 am Published by Dina Comments Off

Here is a simple to make salad that creates its own dressing and is delicious on its own or alongside... View Article

June 26, 2012 4:33 am Published by Dina Comments Off

Iced drinks are a bit of a specialty of mine. I am not talking about alcoholic drinks. I just like... View Article

June 25, 2012 8:00 am Published by Dina 1 Comment

My interest in wine developed along with my interest in food but it was not until the last few years... View Article