Meat, Meat & More Meat

It's been weeks since I've been to the farmers' market on a Saturday morning.  I feel I've probably missed some of my favorite firsts - ramp, baby leeks, fiddleheads, Spring salad greens...But sometimes we can't control life.

Lucky for me, several producers are there throughout the week.   And we are in desperate need... carnivores that we are... to stock up the freezer with some Getaway Farm Beef.   That's Ben the Butcher doing his magic...

Springtime Pasta - Great Even in the Rain

One of the best things about living in Canada is the changing seasons.  And Spring is definitely my favorite time of year... everything starts to bloom.  The grey landscape of winter is replaced by green.  My favorite foods spring up (excuse the pun)...asparagus, fiddle heads, tender greens and herbs...

which made for a perfect Spring Pasta dish just in time for Presto Pasta Night hosted this time by Emma of Emma's Kitchen Diary.

Hunger Awareness Week & Volunteering

It's Hunger Awareness Week in Canada... which doesn't mean the rest of you shouldn't give this a thought or two, no matter where you live.

This week's campaign challenges us to give up a meal or food staple.  How many times have you used the words "I'm starving"  as you walk in the door - perhaps 30 minutes, max, away from dinner?

Spring Lunch Potato Mushroom Tart & Shaved Asparagus Mimosa Salad

It's back to being a rainy grey May day here... but yesterday was fabulous.  I love sunny Sundays... with nothing to do but spend a lazy morning in the kitchen leisurely preparing lunch to enjoy with family.  Somehow sharing a lunch on Sunday seems more restful and relaxed than any other meal of the week.  No racing off to work or doing errands, no coming home after a hard day and whipping something up to nourish the body without actually touching the soul.  No looking at watches to see where we have to be next and how much time we need to get there.

Presto Pasta Night #262

It's that time again, a new month... this one May...and another opportunity for me to host a Presto Pasta Night Feast.  This week the theme seems to be comfort food... at least that's my take. As usual, it's awesome, so without further ado....and much thanks to all who sent in these fantastic dishes....

A Heavenly Lemony Shrimp Arugula & Roasted Tomato Pasta

I've been remiss... not making pasta, or at least not writing about my pasta experiences of late.  But that is obviously about to change.

This absolutely scrumptious  Lemony Pasta with Shrimp, Baby Arugula & Roasted Tomatoes so delicious I probably will raid the fridge for seconds at some point this evening...was inspired by several things..