posole

See the colour of that broth? That tiny tinge of red comes from the rusty chili powder and vibrant chipotle in adobo. HEAT. The rich brown comes from a bottle of dark ale, smoky and DEEP in flavour. It’s a demure-looking bowl but this is not a subtle dish despite the mild hominy that takes […]

soft, scented spinach (and rice)

I can vouch for its gentleness on an upset stomach and it’s ability to fortify, but I hope you simply enjoy this in good health.

home toast at high noon

Because shaving, drizzling, sprinkling, melting, and drizzling down your chin–all the decadence belonging to the home toast experience-is gross and unwelcome at the office.

pickled salad with eggs

I chose radishes and yellow pepper for one reason: pretty. Feel free to choose other non-watery, crunchy vegetables.

an april showers menu

It’s spring, in theory, but it’s that cold, damp, early part. This is dinner now: lighter pasta, changed-up salad, a sweet treat and a drink that looks forward to full-fledged spring ahead.

meat-free “amatriciana”

Vibrant, salty, spicy, it’s perhaps, the boldest meat-free pasta you’ve made, and hopefully, a pretty good spin on Amatriciana.

great gadgets: non-gadgets! my go-to kitchen pieces

I wanted to recommend a list of gadgets to make cooking easier and more enjoyable every day. But I realized that the things I reach for are the simplest, most ordinary things.