Aug 13, 2014 | beyond the kitchen, infographics
~ About Infographic Wednesdays ~ I love geeky facts. And I love food. So, when you combine them into food infographics… I’m in food geek heaven! I’ve decided to share some of the most interesting and useful food infographics that I’ve come...
Aug 12, 2014 | beyond the kitchen, giveaways
As you may know, I recently took part in (AND WON!) the #OGBChallenge. During the Challenge, I shared a couple of shots during the “prep” phase of the recipes, including this bowl filled with beautiful spices: I just love the smell of fresh spices,...
Aug 8, 2014 | beyond the kitchen, personal
To be honest, when I agreed to take part in Ontario Gas BBQ’s #OGBChallenge back in May, I was just excited to go along for the ride. As I mentioned in my introductory post for the Challenge, “I rarely grill. Did I say ‘rarely’? I meant...
Aug 6, 2014 | our travels, travel, travel info
During our recent anniversary trip to Hawaii, Paul and I tried our best to “eat local” – not only did we look for small, independent businesses to visit, but we also tried to make sure we sampled some truly Hawaiian dishes. A few of these were things...
Aug 1, 2014 | beyond the kitchen, events
Just a quick Friday morning post to tell you about a fun food event coming up on August 10 here in Toronto – the TO Food Fest! Now in its third year, the TO Food Fest is one of my favourite food events of the year. I’ve been watching the event grow since...
Jul 30, 2014 | beyond the kitchen, infographics, travel, travel infographics
When it comes to desserts, I definitely think that the more you know, the better. Who doesn’t want to be able to enjoy sweets treats from around the world?! ~ About Infographic Wednesdays ~ I love geeky facts. And I love food. So, when you combine them into food...
Jul 25, 2014 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: All Four Stars author: Tara Dairman publication date: July 15, 2014 publisher: Putnam Juvenile As a child, I was a bookworm. Now, as an adult bookworm, I sometimes discover books that I wish had been around during my childhood because they are just that...
Jul 23, 2014 | beyond the kitchen, infographics, travel, travel infographics
I’ve finally recovered from my jetlag (I hope) and as I continue to sort through all my photos and notes, I thought I’d share an infographic focusing on Hawaiian food! Some of these you’ll see pop up in my upcoming vacation posts! ~ About Infographic...
Jul 21, 2014 | our travels, travel
While staying at the St. Regis Princeville on Kauai (highly recommended, by the way – this place is LUXURIOUS), I was told that the Bloody Mary was celebrating its 80th ‘birthday’ (see, I’m on vacation, and STILL learning food facts!) and that...
Jul 4, 2014 | our travels, travel
Ten years ago, Paul and I spent our honeymoon in Hawaii – two glorious weeks of sun, water and great eats – one week each on Oahu and Kauai. We came home with a love of all things Hawaii – the fresh fruit, the sun, the laid-back lifestyle and the...
Jul 1, 2014 | in the kitchen, personal
HAPPY CANADA DAY! There’s something very Canadian about celebrating our country’s birthday with a famly BBQ. And as you probably know from my past several weeks of blog posts, I’ve been taking part in the #OGBChallenge, sponsored by Ontario Gas BBQ,...
Jun 25, 2014 | beyond the kitchen, infographics
In keeping with the BBQ and grilling crazy that has hit our house in the last few weeks thanks to the #OGBChallenge, this week’s infographic is dedicated to the grill! ~ About Infographic Wednesdays ~ I love geeky facts. And I love food. So, when you combine...
Jun 20, 2014 | breakfast, cheese, eggs, grilling & smoking, in the kitchen, pork & bacon, recipes
The Challenge: A “Mexican” breakfast, featuring bacon and using a cast aluminum double-sided griddle. My final recipe for the #OGBChallenge really shows how much you can accomplish on the grill. This “breakfast” is actually great any time of...
Jun 19, 2014 | cheese, desserts & sweets, fruits & vegetables, grilling & smoking, in the kitchen, recipes
The Challenge: An “Italian” dessert, featuring cheese and using a sauce pot. After the 13-hour grilling marathon that I went through for the pulled pork pitas, I wanted something quick and simple for my next recipe. This recipe definitely fits the bill....
Jun 18, 2014 | grilling & smoking, in the kitchen, main courses, pork & bacon, recipes
The Challenge: A “Mediterranean” main dish, featuring pork shoulder/butt and using a food injector. I LOVE pulled pork sandwiches. So, when I saw my next #OGBChallenge involved an injector and a pork shoulder (or, as the five-year-old in me likes to say...
