fried shishito peppers

the elusive (in toronto) shishito pepper and the right way to fry them....

must make: feta-stuffed peppers and vegetable bouillon

High, high on my list of things to make are these feta-stuffed peppers. I think these and a glass of wine are going to be dinner this weekend....

warm red peppers and tomatoes, with sichuan pepper and vinegar

something that's a cross between a chinese stir-fry and a warm salad. weird. and awesome....

artichoke and leek pasta

i made this recipe because i love showcasing the beauty of sliced baby artichokes even more than because of their flavour...

spicy carrots and banana peppers

(photographed by james piper)  well look who it is. february! back again, cold, bleak and reeking of pink candy hearts. instead of wishing away the next fo...

a random bite of our father’s day bbq! (plus, a garden update)

i think this past sunday, father's day, was the most gorgeous day of the year so far. it was warm, sunny, breezy, and my family and i sat at the table in the ...

i love you, food other people make for me…

i recently moved fairly close to a friend who loves going out for dinner or to each other's houses for dinner almost as much as i do. it's been so grea...

banana peppers and onions in oil

There was this little, bistro-like spot in my old neighbourhood, romantic but as suitable for a lunch meeting as it was for a date or dinner with your best frie...

i love you, spontaneous sunday lunches

ok, i already have spring fever! on top of enjoying unseasonably warm temps this past weekend, my family enjoyed a spread that definitely reminded me of an ear...