Food
Food truly is the language of love. To create food and share it with your friends or family is one of the most fulfilling gestures. Food is not a bite to eat, its life and its love.
Cinco de Mayo and the Best Ever Chicken Enchilada Recipe
One of my newer passions, beyond tequila and pasta, is Mexican food. It is starting to nudge right up there I think with Italian these
What Did One Shrimp Say to the Other: Taco Time!
I don’t really know when I became so obsessed with Mexican cuisine. Italian and good old European home cooking has always been what I have
The Light and Airy Life of the Krullen
In my younger days I would have told you that I wasn’t much of a sweets girl. Unfortunately, as I age, I have developed a
By Request: A simple summer salad
Growing up, and let’s be real, even as an adult, macaroni is a go to for me. Buttered macaroni as a side or with Cheez
The 007 / James Bond and Grouse Mountain Experiences
At Christmas my daughter gifted me two experiences to enjoy whilst visiting my hubby in North Van: James Bond and Casino Royale in Concert at
A Shot of Tequilla, a Margarita or a Taco Salad
The older I get the more I enjoy all thinks Mexican. I also have very fond memories of travelling to Puerto Vallarta before Will and
A Should of Married into the Mob … for the love of pasta and all things Italian
I have been happily married for over 30 years and believe that we have enjoyed each other’s companionship for I want to say almost 36
Perfect Pasta: Pairing A Pasta With A Sauce
I have shared with you that my husband is currently posted in Vancouver on an imposed restriction status. We requested this status so not to
Let Go of My Eggo: Waffle Mania
Most of you are probably too young to remember Eggo Waffles, even though they are still around today. In my house, they were a treat
The Devil made the Easter Bunny do it — Happy Easter!
Spring is officially here and that means longer days, more sunshine, warmer weather, and all things associated with spring including Easter which comes extra early
What’s In a Word – 27 Culinary Terms to Know
I thought I would do something different with this post. Here is a list of culinary terms from A to Z that you may or
Our First Stop in the Shipyards Beer Crawl
We are making the most of our time in North Van. The weather is warming and I want to believe that winter is in our
Life is Like a Circus Merry Go Round Spinning
It’s crazy how time gets away us. Life gets so fast on us and before you know it another Christmas has come and gone. Another new year
EVERYTHING is Better with Bacon
I have this co worker who when we first met was a vegetarian. She went off and had babies and was on extended family leave.
Gratinée Parisienne
I have already made a post about soup, but it’s winter, and soup makes everything better so here I am. If I were to be
What Happens In Vegas
So during our California holiday getaway, we did a “pause” and headed for Vegas. And you know what they say about Vegas… what happens in
A Post About Nothing, Kinda
Its been a minute or two since I posted last. Life has just gotten in the way – in a good way. My mum visited
May I Have Some Wine with that Cheese
There are a few staples in my life. And cheese is for sure one of them. It’s my kryptonite. I like pretty much all kinds
No Soup for You
Well fall has finally arrived in Victoria. After an extended summer with very little rain, the cool, damp wet weather has arrived. I recently had
Eggcited to Share
I still haven’t figured out what came first, the chicken or the egg! I LOVE eggs. Breakfast, lunch, dinner…. brunch. Any time, any where, just
BBQ Burgers and Buns
There are a few significant things in my life I am extremely proud of. The first of which is that I am blessed with three
Summer Sweet Treats
I know I said earlier that I am not much of a baker. Its been hot in Victoria this summer, and I had a craving