Nov
20
2013
posted by kale

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand we’re back. Some of you may remember my tale of the marinated feta where I admitted my struggle to make the same thing twice. Well let me tell you, these past 6 months, I have NOT had that problem. … Continue reading →

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Jun
04
2013
posted by kale

healthy meal ideas that actually taste good  jump to the recipes “I like you being on a diet!” If your significant other said that to you, how would you feel? What would you think? Would you feel offended? Would you … Continue reading →

posted in meatless wonders, sideshows, the main event, the opening act | 19 Comments
May
09
2013
posted by kale

iced leftover morning coffee-from-the-pot chocolate shake  jump to the recipe Hi all! Allow me to coolly sidestep the fact that eons have passed since my last post and just slide on into this one… Lately, and by lately I mean … Continue reading →

posted in drink this, lend me some sugar | 41 Comments
Mar
19
2013
posted by kale

roasted beet salad with avocado horseradish purée  jump to the recipe I’ve been talking a lot about the dentist lately. Hard not to, when I spend so much time with the guy. Every week or two I go, open my … Continue reading →

posted in meatless wonders, the opening act | 42 Comments
Feb
05
2013
posted by kale

pan-seared trout with sautéed fennel and fried capers  jump to the recipe Today was meant to be a good day. The day my stitches come out after my dentistry adventure. Well the stitches came out. That was then followed by … Continue reading →

posted in meatless wonders, the opening act | 56 Comments
Jan
25
2013
posted by kale

caramelized brussels sprouts with spicy bacon  jump to the recipe This post contains graphic scenes of dental violence that might shock or frighten a person. Reader discretion is advised. There are certain things that as kids, we almost all hated. … Continue reading →

posted in sideshows, the main event, the opening act | 32 Comments
Dec
22
2012
posted by kale

ceviche bites  jump to the recipe The food I grew up on was anything but exotic. When people here ask me “So what is typical Canadian food?” I hesitate. “Um… we use a lot of potatoes?” Which I know is … Continue reading →

posted in one-bite wonders, party time | 31 Comments
Dec
13
2012
posted by kale

Growing up I kept a diary. (Predictable! *cough*) It was filled with the usual dramatic self-searching common to a lot of young girl’s diaries. Also included were things like, “I really wish daddy would take pity on Black Beauty. That’s … Continue reading →

posted in travel | 40 Comments
Nov
15
2012
posted by kale

friendly gin and tonic  jump to the recipe Today I wanted to cry. This is not a monumental thing by any means. My roommate once caught me crying at a burger commercial. Something about a mama burger, a papa burger, … Continue reading →

posted in drink this | 46 Comments
Oct
15
2012
posted by kale

We take a break from our not-so-regularly scheduled programming to bring you… Julie Andrews and the Von Trapp children? Well not exactly. They have, however, inspired me to root through my pantry and share a few of my favorite things. … Continue reading →

posted in my favorite (edible) things | 32 Comments