Archive for the ‘Savory’ Category

Conchilioni Primavera

If you’re like me, the garden is bursting and the local farmer’s market is a flash with irresistibly bright colours. When I returned home from the market this morning I realized my biggest challenge of the day might be shutting my refrigerator door if I didn’t get to work, so I started...
August 9th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

White Bean & Arugula Tortellini

Thank you to all the people before me; all the Nonnas in Italy, Mark Bittman, Jamie Oliver, Ruth, Marta… I was inspired to make pasta from scratch and although I’d been intimidated by the idea enough to keep me from ever buying a pasta machine, I finally made my attempt today. I had great...
August 3rd, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Early Summer Market Mystery

I gathered up and headed out to one of our favourite Summer Farmer’s Markets. We have an old fashioned farm here in the city and every Tuesday most of the organic vendors within a 200Km radius lay out their wares. The food is fresh and I’ve learned the hard way that you don’t want...
August 1st, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Glamping Meals

Have no idea what I’m talking about do you? I think I could say I’ve been glamping for years but it’s finally fashionable to go camping in style without baked beans from a can. Honestly, it’s the only way I know how to camp and now there’s a name for it. Having just returned...
July 30th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Eggplant Caviar

EGGPLANT CAVIAR 1 Eggplant, halved and roasted 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil 1 Head Garlic, roasted Juice of 1/2 Lemon 1 Tablespoon Parsley, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Salt, or to taste Black Pepper to taste Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Halve the eggplant and lightly salt each side. Lay cut side down in a roasting...
July 20th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Pan Fried Bruschetta Gnocchi

I usually find Gnocchi to be thick and heavy. Is it any wonder why when translated it means “lump”? I’ve attempted making my own lumps and snuck the odd one from friend’s restaurant plates, yet I still found them relatively unpleasant to eat. Between Heidi Swanson and my daughter,...
July 19th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More

Smashed Summer Potatoes

Can you tell it was a market day? Yum. I’m still trying to figure out what is my favourite summer food. One might guess asparagus, berries, tomatoes or corn… but then there is the humble potato. Nothing screams summer dinner to me more than every including a cob of fresh corn, green beans...
July 17th, 2007 | Photography, Savory | Read More