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Pan banging cookies
The ripple cookies, with crisp edges, and chewy centres are the ultimate chocolate chip cookie. Made famous by author Sarah Kieffer, when...


Focaccia Art
I always love pretty food, plating a dish so it looks appealing is half the fun for me. While I can’t draw or paint, today I discovered I...


Sourdough bread
Sourdough bread is one of the most satisfying foods to make. It is literally only flour, water, and salt. For it to work you will need a...


Sourdough starter
New skills are never too late to learn and I‘m proud to say that I can now make Sourdough. Like many, I explored this during the...


Scallion pancakes
A Chinese snack, but loved by all. This recipe is for two large pancakes, but can easily be doubled to make four pancakes. I prefer to...


Giada’s Strawberry Rosemary Scones
In February of this year, we had a long weekend in Las Vegas with another couple. Our kids stayed back in Calgary together with a...


Spaghetti Carbonara
Looking for an easy lunch (or dinner), that isn‘t leftovers or a sandwich? Clara’s been eating grilled cheese for the last few days and...


Beautiful bagels
Making bagels at home never occurred to me before, until I saw my girlfriend Lisa post her beauties. This is a commercial yeast based...


Halloumi salad with dates and mint
This salad can be a great starter when portion is scaled back, or an easy main course meal. Whenever I’ve had Halloumi before, it’s been...


Buttermilk pancakes
As a family, we love to go out for brunch on the weekends. We’re in about week five of social distancing, so all our meals are eaten at...