4 July 2015
Strawberry Rhubarb Cake
My mother moved to Canada from Poland when she was 16 years old, leaving most of her family behind. Her brother, who had already been here for a few years, (...)
1 February 2015
Nutella Cookies
I don’t think Netflix knows who I am anymore. Maybe we are drifting apart or maybe there is someone else (using my password), but the things Netflix suggest I (...)
4 September 2014
Rosemary Plum Galette
It’s been so long since I had a tan that when I woke up this morning and looked in the mirror I thought my face was dirty. I think this is what they call a (...)
28 November 2013
Carrot and Ginger Soup
I have so much to be thankful for. I was born in a time and place that allows me opportunities other women can only dream of. While giving me everything they (...)
24 October 2013
Apple Jam
Generally speaking I’m a level headed person. I’m not a fan of drama, I make reasonable decisions. But sometimes I go a little over board. For instance, my (...)
7 September 2013
Spicy Roast Chicken with Nectarine Salsa
Cognitive dissonance: simultaneously holding two or more conflicting ideas, beliefs or values. For example I’m upset that this cool cloudy weather is messing (...)
24 August 2013
Blueberry Jam
Ben Affleck is Batman now. The internet is freaking out over this. People have actually tried to petition the White House to stop this. My problem isn’t so (...)
25 July 2013
Stone Fruit Gazpacho with Sea Scallop Salad
They say that people who swear a lot are more honest. I wonder if that’s true. I, personally, rarely swear. My impression is that if you’re constantly dropping (...)
19 July 2013
Raspberry Curd
It’s been almost a year since my last post. I think I just needed some space. The food blogging world can become very overwhelming. All of the rules make it (...)
26 July 2012
Iced Latte
I am a coffee addict. I’ve tried to quit. I’ve suffered through the withdrawal headaches and general fooginess. I’ve gone months without. But the aroma of a (...)
10 July 2012
Mini banana loaves
I wasn’t planning on posting these mini loaves. I made them on a whim last weekend, thinking they’d make a good snack to take to work. It turns out this is the (...)
4 July 2012
Strawberry Lime Ice Pops
I know many of you have moved on to other summer fruits, but I’m still stuck on strawberries. I was away for a week and felt that I needed to eat an extra (...)
25 June 2012
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Pie
I have a confession to make. Although I am well known as a lover of all things pie, up until this May I had never actually tasted a Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. (...)
23 May 2012
Chocolate Pear Tart
For a few days every Spring, the crab apple tree in my parents backyard blooms with the prettiest pink flowers. After a day or two, petals start showering down (...)
12 April 2012
Chocolate Marzipan Cake
In exactly seven months I will be living in my brand new condo. I went down to the construction site last week, the building is far from done but it is (...)
1 April 2012
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
My kitchen clumsiness apparently knows no bounds. After burning my breakfast this morning I decided to make some that’s unscrewupable, a classic carrot cake (...)
20 March 2012
Berry Mascarpone Almond Tart
I’ll Have What She’s Having turns two years old this week. To be honest, I never really thought I would still be blogging at this point. I’m one of those (...)
15 March 2012
Citrus Salad
I’ve fallen out of the blogging beat lately. As I mentioned in my last post, long hours at the office have left me feeling drained. And uninspired. I kept (...)
17 February 2012
Tourtiere - french canadian meat pie recipe
The people at Canadian Beef are once again offering a scholarship to Eat Write Retreatthis year. I tried to win one last year, but sadly the random selection (...)
14 February 2012
Rosewater Panna Cotta with Raspberry Gelée
Life is all about attitude. Whether the glass is half full or empty can really shape your life. When it comes to Valentine’s Day I had two choices; I could (...)