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‘Tis the Season

‘Tis the Season

**I wrote this post on November 11, 2023 so just pretend it’s not almost February and we haven’t already celebrated Christmas. Furthermore, the snow I describe did NOT last long and we had a pretty dismal Christmas in regards to the white stuff** I am…

My Summer Staples

My Summer Staples

Oh hey, just me! I’m not sure how, but we’ve already made it to July. I haven’t written a new post in ages, so sharing a few of my summer staples feels like a good idea. First up, tacky outdoor tablecloth! You can’t eat a…

Fill The Freezer

Drumroll PLEASE! After a few months and several requests, here is the lowdown on what the heck I cooked to fill the freezer ahead bringing home baby! This process did not require a massive brainstorm. I kept a note on my phone and added to…

A Loveletter to Iceberg Lettuce

A Loveletter to Iceberg Lettuce

My dearest, Most people say you don’t taste like anything. Don’t listen to them. I love you, and that is really all that matters. You are a blank canvas and our cupboards and fridges hold the flavours that turn you into a masterpiece. I grew…

Describe Your Ultimate Sandwich

Describe Your Ultimate Sandwich

“Describe your ultimate sandwich” is a pretty vague title, and that photo, while delicious, is not the sandwich I will be describing. So let me explain. This past fall, I was in a bookstore and picked up a book called 300 Writing Prompts. I had…

How Did I Get Here?

How Did I Get Here?

I feel like no one really knows my real food story so here we go… In 2016, Ian and I went to Cambridge, UK on a working holiday and from the moment I stepped into Aromi for my first day of work (after 3 months…