There are a lot of books written about cravings - how you need to re-press them, not give in, or maybe they're an indication of an underlying problem. But when you're craving sweet, you're craving sweet, and weak humans that we are, sometimes it's best to give in and be satiated. … [Read more...] about Honey Almond Squares
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Tacu tacu
Well I thought I really messed this one up...but it turns out it was supposed to be a quasi-messy disaster! Whoo! This is supposed to be a pancake of leftover rice and lentils, combined with fat (usually pork butt, like in refried beans), and a handful of spices (again, similar … [Read more...] about Tacu tacu
Peruvian Nordic Shrimp “Causa” with Aji Amarillo Chili Paste
You don't need to find amarillo chili peppers for this recipe. Any long, red or orange chili pepper will work, but there are, conveniently, a few appropriate long, skinny spicy peppers in the Lufa Farms basket this week. Common substitutes for amarillos are serrano or habanero … [Read more...] about Peruvian Nordic Shrimp “Causa” with Aji Amarillo Chili Paste
“What do you do with 30 Lbs of Cucumbers?” Part 4: Award-Winning Sweet and Sour Pickles
You're supposed to can these, but if you don't feel like sterilizing and going through all the trouble just to make a small batch of sugary cucumber pickles, just skip the sterilizing and boiling jars steps and store the pickles in your fridge in a glass jar for maybe up to 3 … [Read more...] about “What do you do with 30 Lbs of Cucumbers?” Part 4: Award-Winning Sweet and Sour Pickles
Mayo-Free Potato Salad
It’s sad that most people probably don't think potatoes have a natural flavour besides maybe "starchy", and that’s hardly a flavour. That most recipes call for them to be coated in a large amount of some kind of fat to make them worth eating is not okay to me. There's nothing … [Read more...] about Mayo-Free Potato Salad
30 Lbs of Cucumbers, Part 2: Cucumber and ORANGE PEPPER Sushi
I still had a lot of cucumbers and as yet, no pickles, so I used my leftover sushi rice to make a variation on a theme: cucumber-pepper sushi. This also happens to be my perfect breakfast - slightly sweetened, dense carbs, some greens. The salty, savoury antithesis to everything … [Read more...] about 30 Lbs of Cucumbers, Part 2: Cucumber and ORANGE PEPPER Sushi
“What do you do With 30 Lbs of Cucumbers?”: Part 1 – Cucumber Sushi
Yes, I had 30 lbs of cucumbers. It's a bit of a long story that involves a dinner party, a large shoulder bag, two sore shoulders, and ends with a lot of pickles. Somewhere between the sore shoulders and the pickles, however, there was sushi. Friend: "Hey I've got three giant … [Read more...] about “What do you do With 30 Lbs of Cucumbers?”: Part 1 – Cucumber Sushi
Indian Tamarind-Fennel Tomato Sauce with Vegetarian Meatballs
I want to premise this with the fact that I never watch the Food Network. There was a point in the first year of my masters degree at Mcgill University when if I was having a really long day and desperately needed caffeine or a break I would go to Cafe ArtJava for a cinnamon tea … [Read more...] about Indian Tamarind-Fennel Tomato Sauce with Vegetarian Meatballs
T-15 Minutes Until Lucuma Ice Cream in Il Gelataio 1600
I set the timer and I walked away. That's what the instructions said to do. I'm currently waiting. Most of my lucuma powder is used up so this had better work. I'll only get one more kick at the proverbial lucuma ice cream can. So I kept it as simple as possible: 3 cups almond … [Read more...] about T-15 Minutes Until Lucuma Ice Cream in Il Gelataio 1600
Lucuma Ice Cream and my First Experience with an Ice Cream Maker
I tried out the smaller ice cream maker first. Less intimidating. It's a simple recipe: 3 eggs 1/2 cup honey 2 tbsp lucuma powder 4 cups milk (I used almond), divided 1/2 tsp almond extract You whisk two cups of the milk with the honey and eggs over medium heat until the … [Read more...] about Lucuma Ice Cream and my First Experience with an Ice Cream Maker