Canadians not only have the most doughnuts shops per capita, they also eat more doughnuts per capita than any other nation. Now that I’m living in Texas, I miss my occasional doughnut fixes. Sure, I have gone to Round Rock Donuts for their doughy confections in the past and they are delicious, albeit quite large […]
Food
Homemade French Bread
There’s nothing quite like simple, fresh out of the homemade French bread. To prepare it is a labor of love, but the effort will be greatly rewarded. This bread is crusty, with a soft and delicate center. It’s delicious by itself. It’s heavenly with a little butter or honey. It’s an excellent accompaniment to a hearty […]
Curried Chicken Roti
I first enjoyed Roti in Toronto. The Caribbean community there have a lot of excellent Roti shops. And by Roti I mean curried stews of various kinds wrapped in Roti style bread, not the Indian bread itself. There are a lot of varieties to choose from: chicken, goat, shrimp, beef or veggie. Now that I’m […]
Shrimp and Asparagus Risotto
My day starts one of three ways. Well, after I’ve brushed my teeth, washed my face, dressed, made the bed and fed and walked the dogs anyway. My day starts with a 5-6 mile run (or walk if the knee is barking), 1½ hours of swimming laps, or 1½ hours of hopping from machine to […]
Triple Berry Pavlova
The pavlova is a dessert native to New Zealand and Australia which consists of a meringue base, topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit. It was created for the Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova some time in the 1920s. When you bite into this sweet, airy, delicate triple berry pavlova, it’s not hard to see how […]
Bacon, Mushroom and Leek Fettuccine
When I want something indulgent and restaurant-like, but I don’t want to spend restaurant dollars I fix this easy and delicious Bacon, Mushroom and Leek Fettuccine. It’s so quick to make, and oh so satisfying! Sometimes it seems to taste better when my husband makes it instead of me. I call that the sandwich principle. […]
Frozen Mango Margarita
Here I find myself smack dab in a Texas summer. While we’ve managed to avoid those scorching days that break the thermometer so far this summer, it’s still warm enough to warrant a frosty beverage. While it’s hard to beat a classic like a frozen lime margarita, sometimes it’s good to switch it up a […]
Pennsylvania Dutch Macaroni & Meatballs
You know that quintessential meal your Mom used to make that transports you back to your childhood and all things homey and comforting? For me, this Pennsylvania Dutch Macaroni and Meatball dish is it. As a child, if I knew this was for dinner, I would gladly abandon playing with my friends to join the […]