by Julie | Oct 26, 2020 | Cooking Tips & Hacks, Starters, Soups & Cocktails
If there was one thing that reminds me the most of my childhood, it would be the smell of chicken stock simmering on the stove. The aroma would fill the entire house. Whenever I make it, I’m transported back in time. This is my mother’s recipe. She dictated it to...
by Julie | Sep 30, 2020 | Starters, Soups & Cocktails
The flavours of cumin and coriander go so well with this creamy soup. This one is perfect for Sunday meal prep because it’s great to have in a pinch as a weeknight meal during the colder months. My boys like this soup in their lunch as well and it makes an...
by Julie | Oct 3, 2018 | Starters, Soups & Cocktails
For those of you who don’t know, I’m a twin. Growing up we were so competitive – as most twins are. Sibling rivalry times 100. She walked, talked, learned to read, write and did everything else way before I did. She even made all the sports teams (I didn’t even...
by Julie | Jul 12, 2018 | Starters, Soups & Cocktails, Video Recipes
Summer is in full swing and to keep the momentum going, I want to share two great summer starter recipes that you can make for your family. These recipes are ridiculously simple to prepare and you can make them ahead of time too. These starters include Maple Leaf...
by Julie | Jul 10, 2018 | Home Style, Julie's Pick List, Starters, Soups & Cocktails, Video Recipes
Now that We’re comfortably settling into summer and outdoor entertaining, I thought it would be a good time to write about a great theme for your next outdoor party – Spanish Tapas! Check out this video I put together all about how to do this type of party in your own...
by Julie | Apr 16, 2018 | Starters, Soups & Cocktails, Stories
I was invited by the Ministry of Agriculture of Quebec to participate in their inaugural Quebec media tours. Whenever I have the chance to go to Montreal I take it and that is precisely where we were headed for the tour! As I’ve mentioned, it’s one of my favourite...
by Julie | Feb 11, 2018 | Starters, Soups & Cocktails
Love is complicated…a Cheese Board doesn’t have to be! In my next video, I take you to Spain and give you guys the basic anatomy of a cheeseboard: Cheese boards have a very simple anatomy Cheeses, meats, accompaniments and vessels. I enlisted the help...
by Julie | Aug 31, 2017 | Starters, Soups & Cocktails, Stories
When I first heard the Big Feastival was coming to Canada, I knew immediately that I wanted to be part of it. A food and music festival for the whole family (I wrote about it HERE) is exactly what we needed here in Toronto and the GTA. I was given the wonderful...
by Julie | Jul 3, 2017 | Mains, Starters, Soups & Cocktails
It’s been about a year now since I tried the Vetri Pizza from Pizzeria Gema in Montreal — Homemade Mortadella, Pecorina, Pistachio Pesto, Quebec Mozzerella di Bufala. I fell in love with this pizza instantly. The flavours, the textures – it is really...
by Julie | Jun 15, 2017 | Starters, Soups & Cocktails
Kombucha Cocktails Kombucha is one of those trendy food/drinks that everyone is talking about as of late. If you’re not sure what it is, it’s essentially a fermented tea drink. New brands and flavours are popping up everywhere. Tons of people are making their own...