Perfect Persimmon Jam

Perfect Persimmon Jam

As fall leaves fade and orchard trees shed their seasonal bounty, nothing says “harvest time” quite like a glut of plump persimmons. Ripe Fuyus are begging to be put to good use before the frost, and there’s no better project than batching up homemade persimmon 

Creamy Dill Dressing

Creamy Dill Dressing

This creamy dill dressing started as a simple salad topper but has since become a pantry staple in our home. With bright flavors from fresh dill, tangy lemon juice and creamy avocado, it adds vibrant flavor to any meal. My current favorite way to enjoy 

Easy Pizza Dough for Your PERFECT Pizza Night

Easy Pizza Dough for Your PERFECT Pizza Night

Living as an expat I have gotten to try foods from all over the world and experience different cultures through their foods. One of my favourite things is the different fruits and vegetables I had never tried (or heard of) growing up. Dragon fruit, lychee, 

Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup

Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup

Tomato soup has always been a comfort food for me, especially when the temperature starts to dip. Growing up in the 90s, everything came in a can and that was great for a kid chef. As an adult, it’s less appealing. I still want to 

Easy Overnight Focaccia

Easy Overnight Focaccia

I have a weird relationship with birthdays. I usually don’t want to bother with mine, but love baking cakes for others. If there’s a birthday for a friend or a colleague I get so excited because it’s an opportunity to try out a new recipe 

Slow Cooker Mushroom and Lentil Soup – A Hearty Gluten-Free Meal

Slow Cooker Mushroom and Lentil Soup – A Hearty Gluten-Free Meal

This easy slow cooker mushroom and lentil soup is the perfect make-ahead gluten-free meal prep. Just toss all the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a hearty, nourishing bowl of soup. When I was in university I moved in 

Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup

Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup

Nothing warms the soul on a cold day quite like a steaming bowl of carrot ginger soup. Bursting with vibrant flavor from fresh ginger and garlic, every spoonful is positively soothing. What I love about this recipe is that it comes together easily whether using 

The Easiest Bread EVER (No Knead!)

The Easiest Bread EVER (No Knead!)

How good is the smell of warm bread? There’s nothing like a fresh loaf in the oven to make the house feel so cozy! Growing up I loved coming home and knowing immediately that Mom had been baking fresh bread. Coming in from the cold,