beyond the kitchen

Well, that was a nice break

At the end of last year, I decided to take a short break from blogging. Mainly to recharge, but also to focus on all the other things happening in...

Dinner at Inspire Restaurant

As regular readers of my blog know, I never do restaurant reviews except for the occasional sneak peek or special event - and then it's more of a...

Ramen Cheat Sheet {infographic}

Ramen. It's so versatile and one of my favourite noodle dishes to make. There's just so many different combinations. Check out this fun 'Ramen Cheat...

2016 Taste Canada Awards – The Red Carpet and The Food

Nov 24, 2016 | beyond the kitchen, books, bookshelf, events

For the past 19 years, Taste Canada has promoted Canadian culinary writing by recognizing the best of the year with the Taste Canada Awards. As a cookbook lover and a proud Canadian, I think it's so important for us to support the wonderful writing talent we have in...

2016 Taste Canada Awards – The Winners

Nov 21, 2016 | beyond the kitchen, books, bookshelf, events

This year, Taste Canada received 150 submissions (96 books and 54 food blogs) and awarded 22 winners with a Gold or Silver Award. You can read about my experience of the Red Carpet and Reception here. The 2016 Taste Canada Award recipients: Disclosure: This is not a...

2016 Taste Canada Awards

Nov 12, 2016 | beyond the kitchen, books, bookshelf, events

If you've checked out my blog before, then you probably already know that I kind of adore cookbooks. ADORE. So, imagine my shock when I was asked to be a Blogger Ambassador for this year's Taste Canada Awards! I'll be covering the red carpet, Gala and the after-party...

Around the World in 20 Street Foods {infographic}

Oct 28, 2016 | beyond the kitchen, infographics, new posts - travel, travel, travel infographics

One of my favourite ways to eat when we travel is to try the local street foods. It's (usually) cheap, mobile and there's such a great variety. Check out this fun infographic illustrating just some of the great local street food around the world. ~ About Infographic...

Taste Canada Awards 2016 {infographic}

Oct 14, 2016 | beyond the kitchen, books, bookshelf, infographics

On Tuesday I blogged about the upcoming Taste Canada Awards and featured the 2016 shortlisted English cookbooks. So I thought it was appropriate that today's Infographic Friday featured an infographic about the Taste Canada Awards! ~ About Infographic Fridays ~ I love...

Top Secret Fast Food Recipes {infographic}

Sep 23, 2016 | beyond the kitchen, infographics

Ok, let's face it. No matter how much we try to eat healthy and cook at home, sometimes, just sometimes... we can't help but give in to a fast food craving. Well, why not try to create some of your favourite fast food tastes at home? This infographic offers some of...

How to Eat Like an Ancient Roman {infographic}

Sep 16, 2016 | beyond the kitchen, infographics

This one is kind of interesting, an a historic food way. It's an infographic discussing how Ancient Romans ate - you know, when they're not binging in crazy all-you-can-eat stuff-all-the-animals-in-one type banquets. ~ About Infographic Fridays ~ I love geeky facts....

Ramen Cheat Sheet {infographic}

Sep 9, 2016 | beyond the kitchen, infographics, new posts - beyond the kitchen

Ramen. It's so versatile and one of my favourite noodle dishes to make. There's just so many different combinations. Check out this fun 'Ramen Cheat Sheet" that I was sent - it has lots of great ideas on how to put together your next Ramen combo! ~ About Infographic...

#PulsePledge Canada Day contest

Jun 27, 2016 | beyond the kitchen, giveaways

Canada Day is coming up quickly (hooray for long summer weekends!) and you know, besides celebrating this awesome country, the weekend is all about spending time with family, friends, and of course, who can forget the food? For us, Canada Day is all about outdoor...

9 unique ways to make s’mores {infographic}

Jun 24, 2016 | beyond the kitchen, infographics

I love s'mores. Like.... LOVE THEM. And I've become pretty good at making them, even with only the light of the campfire to guide me. Recently, I've started experimenting with s'mores and veering away from my go-to classic graham cracker-Jersey Milk chocolate...