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{what can i say – i’m food and foto obsessed!}
2 Mar
bbq pulled pork sammy w/ mac n’ cheese & a rich brown ale… flank steak salad w/ chimichuri…
breakfast! w/ salmon, avocado, & a purple sweet potato… a variety of cheeses & caviar!…
hearty tomato soup w/chicken salad over a bed of arugula… a beautiful spread of tapas…
mixed green salad w/carrot ribbons & cilantro dressing… potato waffles w/creme fraiche & smoked salmon…
potato parmesan soup w/garlic foccacia breadbowl… pastrami sammy w/ceaser salad…
colourful roasted fingerling potatoes… israeli cous-cous w/ fresh herbs over a bed of spinach…
eggs benedict two-ways… prosciutto & manchego pop-tart w/ balsamic glaze drizzle…
{mini romanesco}
24 Feb
those of you have been following me for a while {thank you, and welcome to the newcomers!} know that i am obsessed with romanesco. and clearly, i’m also obsessed with “baby” foods… as in, super tiny versions of amazing fruits and veggies.
well, you can imagine my excitement when i saw BABY ROMANESCO at my local grocery store!!?!? i will say, it is not at all organic and it is not at all in season… however, it is still magical!!!
…right?!?!
also, how adorable is my cute cutting board?! 😀
i hope i can find a way to grow these myself some day soon… i would love to find a way to become or marry a farmer… seems like the most appropriate lifestyle for me.
😉 ❤
{meatless monday : whole grain couscous with fresno and mini bell peppers}
8 Feb
i haven’t written a meatless monday recipe in a while. i came up with this one by accident.
i love love LOVE fresno peppers. they are so full of flavour and yet mild enough in heat to not overpower most dishes. i also love couscous; it’s simple and easy to make and reheats well, so i will often batch-cook it.
i shared this dish some with a friend this weekend over brunch and she commented on how much she liked it, so i thought i would share the recipe. as i said, i sort of came up with this on accident… but i’m glad i did, as i’ll be sure to make it again in the future!
simple ingredients :
- 1 cup couscous, 1 cup water
- 3 fresno peppers, chopped
- 5-6 mini bell peppers, chopped
- olive oil
- S&P
this is a very easy recipe to make. simply saute peppers in olive oil until tender then pour in water. bring to a boil and add in couscous. remove from heat, cover and let sit for at least 5 minutes. fluff couscous with a fork and sprinkle in salt and pepper.
i also added in some cumin because i’ve been experimenting with spices… and i really liked it in this dish!
{the intricate, cool, and colourful cabbage}
3 Feb
i am truly fascinated by nature. nothing makes me feel more connected than LIFE itself… you know, the being alive part, not the stuff we fill our lives with. food gives me a feeling that is unlike anything else. when i chop up vegetables, i stand in awe for a minute and marvel at what is before me. i am taken aback every single time i cut a cabbage in half. it blows my mind… i always find myself thinking, “BUT WHY?! why do you grow like that?!” …not to mention that stunning colour!
it truly does amaze me that nature has such intricacies about it. romanesco is one of the biggest food wonders, in my opinion. cabbage is a close second. i am also fascinated by swiss chard. sometimes i look at food and think about how similar it is to us, to humans… so many details going on inside and out. my hope is that we can all try to be a little more like food, like nature. be more of the BEING and not just the human.
i digress.
i hope you enjoy these fotos i took while feeling inspired by this cool, intricate cabbage.
when i flipped it upside down, i thought it kind of represented a face. 😉
are you fascinated by nature?!
{nature’s paintbrush : rainbow swiss chard}
22 Jan
don’t you just love “baby” foods!?!?
i love swiss chard for so many reasons! not only is it good for you and high in vitamins like A and C, but it has a mild flavour and is great either raw or cooked. i adore all the colours – they are why i like to call swiss chard “nature’s paintbrush.” 🙂
{eat the rainbow!}
9 Jan
happy new year, friends!
in honour of resolutions and commitments to a healthier life and all that jazz… and just because i truly believe in this lifestyle, i want to present a gentle reminder – don’t forget to “eat the rainbow!” as in : plenty of colourful foods, including lots of fruits and vegetables!
some things i’ve been enjoying lately:
– baked purple sweet potato
– roasted cabbage w/ bacon bits
– kaniwa w/ sautéed garlic and onion
– slow-cooked smoked ham and green beans
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nom nom!
{colourful pasta salad w/italian sausage}
28 Oct
happy wednesday, gang!
it seems like italian food, festivals, wine, and celebrations are everywhere i look this time of year… did i miss a memo!? anyway, i’m all for it. i love me some good pasta, and i used to be so intimated by cooking it… but not anymore!
i just wanted to share this pretty pasta dish i made recently… as the temps cool down, i will transition into more hearty foods like squash, soups, potatoes, root veggies, and the like… but for now, i am still holding on to lighter fare with dishes like this – a simple pasta salad with italian sausage.
- red peppers
- scallions
- red onion
- fresh tomatoes
- black olives
- parmigiano reggiano {the real stuff!}
cook and drain pasta of choice… these little orechiette {which means “little ear”} are so fun, so i chose them!
then simply chop up all your ingredients, and drizzle in your favourite vinaigrette like italian or french dressing… something with a little punch. toss all the ingredients together, sprinkle with tons of freshly-grated parmigiano reggiano… and admire the rainbow of food you’re about to eat!
this keeps well in the fridge and is a great option for batch-cooking for lunches, etc.
nom nom!
{what goes great with oktoberfest beer?? — homemade sauerkraut!!}
23 Oct
ownin’ my german roots! 😉
i love love looooove making my own food. i especially love making things that are expensive to buy, but cheap to make. case and point : sauerkraut.
sauerkraut is one of my favourite things ever. it’s so good for you, and it’s been around for centuries… it’s one of those ancestral foods like homemade bone broth that has proven to be a staple for health in many ancient cultures for ages.
sauerkraut is FULL of healthy probiotics, which are essential for maintaining a healthy gut.
and it’s so super easy to make.
start by chopping up your cabbage, as thin as you want/can get it… i find it helps to quarter the cabbage first, then cut into strips. you want about 1.5 pounds per 1 tablespoon of salt. once that is complete, add it to a large bowl and begin “squishing” the cabbage and salt together using your hands.
this is another reason i love making sauerkraut – you get to play with your food! 😉 Continue reading
{thirsty thursday – oktoberfest : from sierra nevada!!!}
1 Oct
it’s that time of year!
don’t you just LOVE autumn?!
the colours, the crisp air, the leaves falling, the clothing, the smell of pumpkin everywhere…
and it’s the time of year during which the only beer i’ll be drinking is oktoberfest! {pretty much}
and usually i’m sippin’ on some sam adams, cuz i just love that stuff. but i literally squealed with excitement when i discovered this sierra nevada oktoberfest!
i’m somewhat obsessed with sierra nevada. however, i only recently starting drinking their beers… and my goodness are they ahh-mazing!
a friend of mine told me that sierra nevada has been tested/known for their extremely clean water… and in my opinion, this greatly effects the taste of their brews. i don’t know quite how to explain it, but there is something distinguishably different about sierra nevada beer, and not just this wonderful oktoberfest. it makes sense to me that it could have something to do with the natural cleanliness and quality of their water.
furthermore, i love SN’s oktoberfest because it was brewed in collaboration with an old-school 19th century german brauhaus, using their recipe!!! the brewery is one of the oldest in the country… and i mean, it doesn’t get much more authentic than that!
and this stuff tastes incredible!
sierra nevada claims this is a ONE TIME ONLY release – so get your hands and taste-buds on some as soon as you can!
SLAINTE!
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are you a sierra nevada fan?! and if so, do you agree with my theory regarding their water?!
{100-mile diet : taco lettuce wraps w/ local grass-fed beef}
24 Sep
i’m kind of obsessed with lettuce-wraps, as of late…
they are so easy to make and they are fulfilling without the guilt – gluten-free {if you want them to be}, quick and simple to prepare, and full of colour!
i also like to eat lettuce wraps during my “transition” months… like september, when the weather begins to change and my body begins to prepare for the heartier foods, but i’m not quite ready to let go of lighter fare. lettuce wraps meld the changing seasons together nicely.
i also LOVE grass-fed beef… for the nutrition, the health of the animal, the health of the planet… and the sense of pride i take when purchasing sustainable, farm-fresh food.
furthermore, i love to eat locally and support a “100-mile diet” as often as i can in my life. the 100-mile diet simply means you only eat food that is raised or grown within 100 miles of where you currently live. for me, choosing this lifestyle is the best way i can “vote with my dollars” in supporting a food-system that is sustainable, healthy, and good for our planet earth. i pair that choice with seasonal and organic eating, and it has proven to be the best lifestyle for me.
almost everything in these lettuce wraps was locally grown/made :
- grass-fed beef
- mexican spices
- red leaf lettuce
- cherry tomatoes
- red onion
- black olives
- manchego cheese
- homemade salsa
- guacamole
- yellow corn tortilla chips
once you brown your meat {try really hard not to overcook grass-fed beef!} and add in any spices you wish, simply pile it all up on a clean lettuce leaf and wrap it up and eat it!
i created my wrap in this order : lettuce leaf, beef, cheese, tomatoes, onions, olives, salsa, guacamole, tortilla chips..
and then…
nom nom… nomcrunch.. NOM NOM!!!
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