Canadian Tire Kitchen Crew Mission 2: Vegetarian options for Thanksgiving

Next up in my Canadian Tire Kitchen Crew series of missions? Test out the Black and Decker Convection Rotisserie Toaster Oven.  Yes, you read that right – a “rotisserie toaster oven”. Sounds like an oxymoron, no?  I was quite intrigued to test the rotisserie part of the oven.  Since my Mission was as follows: Thanksgiving. … Read more

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Mushrooms Canada go PINK!

I’m thrilled today to be contributing  the official recipe to Mushrooms Canada’s “Mushrooms Go Pink in support of breast cancer research” campaign.  Breast cancer, pink ribbons and mushrooms – what’s the connection I hear you ask? Well, mushroom growers across Canada have joined with the Breast Cancer Society of Canada to support research for the … Read more

Charcutepalooza April: The hot smoking challenge

This post is about the making of a sandwich.  Michael Ruhlman’s eggs Benedict from scratch, to be specific.  When he posted about it  the day before this month’s Charcutepalooza challenge (hot smoking) was announced, I wondered if smoked bacon might figure and was delighted that it did!  Neil and I decided to smoke some salmon … Read more

International Incident Party: Eggs

For this month’s International Incident Party, Penny challenged us to work with eggs.  I have to admit this had me scratching my head as there are simply so many possibilities – sweet or savoury, I couldn’t decide.  What I *really* wanted to do was a soufflé but circumstances (including my blasted hand that is *still* … Read more