Apr 10, 2015 | beyond the kitchen, infographics
Another great infographic about knives. Even though a really good knife can be pricey, it’s SO important to have the right knife for the job and to keep them properly maintained. Paul and I have been slowly building up a good, solid collection of knives for our...
Apr 9, 2015 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: Modern Tea; A Fresh Look at an Ancient Beverage author: Lisa Boalt Richardson publication date: August 29, 2014 publisher: Chronicle Books For me, tea is much more than a beverage. It is a lifestyle that I will continue to pursue, and I hope you will as well....
Apr 2, 2015 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef author: Gabrielle Hamilton publication date: January 24, 2012 publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks When Blood, Bones & Butter was first released, everyone was raving about the...
Mar 27, 2015 | beyond the kitchen, infographics
I love my freezer. Freezers allow us to preserve food for much longer than we’d be able to without them, like meat and fresh berries, and they’re also where I can find some of my favourite treats, like ice cream! Finding food in the freezer is especially nice...
Mar 18, 2015 | authors, bookshelf
Food-blogger-turned-author Charmian Christie’s first cookbook was released last summer and I was lucky enough to receive a copy in advance to review. What drew me to this book the most? The title, of course! Who can resist a cookbook named, The Messy Baker?...
Mar 6, 2015 | beyond the kitchen, infographics
Ahhh, Guinness. You either love it or hate it. Not being much of a drinker myself, I must say that the few times I’ve tried it, I do love it. And Paul, being the big beer drinker that he is – he’s a definite fan! ~ About Infographic Fridays ~ I love...
Mar 5, 2015 | beyond the kitchen, events
I normally don’t write about “news updates” here on kitchen frolic, but this little news item is pretty darn cool. Taste Canada which presents the The Food Writing Awards recently announced a new award category that will honour the best in writing...
Feb 27, 2015 | desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
Here’s the results of my February Baking with Tea Challenge! THE TEA: Caramel Toffee Oolong Tea by Octavia Tea Description on Amoda Tea’s site: “An oolong dessert tea! Sweet and creamy with decadent caramel and hazelnut. It’s certainly rich with...
Feb 26, 2015 | beyond the kitchen, events
On February 11, a group of bloggers (including me!) were invited to check out the recently launched Weber Grill Academy located in Vaughan, Ontario. Yes – grilling in the middle of Winter – doesn’t everyone do this? This brand new facility is a fully...
Feb 24, 2015 | books, bookshelf
As many of you have figured out by now, I have a cookbook collection (or as some may call it, obsession). The wonderful thing about having so many cookbooks is that I always have something beautiful and delicious to browse through when I’m bored at home. The...
Feb 20, 2015 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: Nigella Bites author: Nigella Lawson publication date: September 5, 2001 publisher: Hyperion Books …none of the recipes here has been specially constructed for broadcast or publication purposes: this is the food I cook, the food I eat. — Nigella...
Feb 13, 2015 | desserts & sweets, in the kitchen, recipes
There’s nothing like the pressure of an impending Valentine’s Day to make a guy (or gal) panic. On this one day, we’re supposed to shower our Chosen One with cards and gifts, or finally reveal our feelings to our Secret Crush. The other 364 days of...
Feb 12, 2015 | beyond the kitchen, giveaways
I’m in the midst of some serious winter BLAHS and I know lots of you are feeling the same way – is winter over yet?! To try and cheer you up, I’m hosting another cookbook giveaway! As I mentioned last month, I’m going to try to host at least...
Feb 11, 2015 | book reviews, bookshelf, reviews
title: Pork author: Cree LeFavour publication date: September 9, 2014 publisher: Chronicle Books My goal here is to take on pork in all its glorious variations. In pursuit of this goal, I’ve created recipes and sides inspired by the pig-eating traditions of the...
Feb 10, 2015 | gadgets, in the kitchen, reviews
brand: Circulon gadget: 5-cup non-stick egg poacher MRSP: not sold individually, but sold as part of the Circulon 11-piece Red Cookware Set, which retails for $499.99 CAD available for purchase: exclusively at Canadian Tire the first nibble: Confession time – I...
