Excuse My Political Incorrectness

"History is the running record of mankind trudging like a blind idiot through an endless pile of retrospectively unenlightened shit. Like Mike in Suits, if you will." A few mornings ago I woke up to an article from the National Post titled "Everything is offensive: Here are Canada's other politically incorrect place names" in which… Continue reading Excuse My Political Incorrectness

Equal and Distinct

It's been a while since I last posted, so forgive me if my words seem a little rusty. And no, I haven't forgotten the whole debate thing, but when I have a recipe that really excites me, I don't want any distraction - I just want to get it on the table.   As many… Continue reading Equal and Distinct

Beau Canada

Yup, you've probably heard (or should I say seen) our drool-worthy nouveau prime minister Justin Trudeau. Or, perhaps more fittingly, Justin Tru'beau'. Yes, yes, we all sort of saw it coming that the Liberals would take the biggest bite of the cake, yet few of us anticipated that our PM-designate, despite working up an appetite… Continue reading Beau Canada

Mien Attitude

Noodles, beyond any other food group has the richest history and diversity. One can tell plenty of dish's origin by simply reading its name as long as it involves a noodle of some sort. I am, by no means, an expert on noodles - especially so when it comes to western pastas. BUT, to be… Continue reading Mien Attitude

Petits Pois

Petits pois, petits pois, que vous êtes ronds! que  vous êtes verts! Deux pour toi - le reste pour moi, mais tout mon monde j'te le donne ma chère. Thanks for your love, mum and dad! Ingredients for the soba with avocado pesto: 8 oz. buckwheat soba noodles 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, torn 1 ripe avocado, chopped 1 garlic… Continue reading Petits Pois