Let's start off by teaching those of you what the word "PATCHKA" means. It's the Yiddish term loosely used as: "more work than it's worth". In other words, it's fiddly diddly.So, when I started making this dish, I learned two things. I hate mandolins I hate patchka'ing around with things that ... READ the POST
Double Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread
The issue with having a garden in your backyard is keeping up with the endless amounts of provisions you reap if you are lucky enough to have a good growing season. Enter Steve. He is out there on a daily basis picking reaping the benefits of what he has tended to all summer long. The majority of ... READ the POST
Zucchini & Farmers Cheese Pizza with Fresh Chives
Guess what? I HAVE OVENS! Not one but two. Yep. That's what I wanted in the new kitchen, because God only knows what the future will bring. I figured that it was a practical move since entertaining for a crowd will be inevitable. My mom always loved her double ovens. When she hosted large ... READ the POST
Late Summer Flatbread with Edamame Pesto
I know this is news that you don't want to hear, but yes folks, summer is almost over! WAAAAAAAAAAAA! Only a couple more days until the next season begins, leaves turn from a green to a variety of vibrant fall colours and then drop to the ground. Why is it that my favourite season seems to fly by ... READ the POST
Triple Cheese Tart with Garden Veggie Roses
Before I begin telling you about this recipe, I have to talk about the fact that I'm not the greatest at carving, painting or cutting a straight line. That's most likely why I never went into medicine to become a plastic surgeon, cuz if I did, there would be a lot of folks walking around out there ... READ the POST
Ricotta Sage Tarts with Kumato & Zucchini
I like a good challenge. This recipe for Ricotta Tomato & Zucchini Sage Tarts was posted on Instagram by Chatelainekitchen for a contest and the winner gets a prize for recreating it in a unique way. At first glance, and WITHOUT my reading glasses I thought the prize was a night out with Curtis ... READ the POST
