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Calamari Carbonara Recipe

Clearly, I love eggs. In fact, eggs are one of the most tagged items on this blog. I love eggs almost as much as I love potatoes and noodles. And, depending on my mood, maybe even a little more…

You might think this is a strange recipe. After all, why on earth would anyone feel the need to share how they make scrambled eggs? Truth: these are nothing like “regular” scrambled eggs. These eggs are creamy, decadent and…

Potato Domino Recipe

You know those “All About Me” booklets they have you do in Kindergarten? You draw a picture of yourself, your family, your house, and a bunch of your favourite things. (Do they still do this?) My first couple of…

Lemon Meringue French Toast Recipe

It’s February already, can you believe it? Soon, Spring will be right around the corner, but in the meantime, February means Valentine’s Day, which means an influx of heart-shaped sweets and pink. I happen to love hearts and pink…

Broccoli and Cheddar Grilled Cheese Recipe

I love snowboarding. I love the snow, the speed and the sound your board makes as you carve through fresh powder. One of me and Mike’s favourite spots is the glacier on Whistler. You have to take a rope…

Sriracha Caramel Corn Recipe

I’m not the type to enjoy the Super Bowl (give me the Puppy Bowl any day!) but I must I am intrigued by game day food. From what I can tell, game day food can be, but is not…

Ushi No Kura

Glorious Japanese yakiniku in the heart of…

Mushroom Onion Tart Recipe

When we were teenagers, my mom used to stock the freezer up with loads of frozen foods for me and my brother to bake up or microwave on a whim. Back in the day Kevin and I didn’t really have…

Air Fryer Chicken Tacos

You need to make these air fryer tacos made with corn tortillas with juicy chicken and cheese, crisped up in the air fryer for the ultimate in crunch. Last summer, Mike …

How to Make Oden at Home

When the weather turns cold, oden is the answer to what’s for dinner. If you’ve ever been in Japan in the winter and hop into one of the many ubiquitous combini …

A Super Simple Thai Basil Chicken Recipe

If you’re looking for a super flavorful quick and easy dinner, this Thai basil chicken stir fry is for you I LOVE Thai basil chicken. It gets my heart rate going …

Keto Recipes

Keto recipes for keto friendly food that’s so good, you won’t even know it’s keto. Are you feeling a bit fluffy from all that holiday feasting? Get your a start on …

Snack Saturdays: Calbee KFC Potato Chips

Japan is the land of wacky salty snacks. Much to Mike’s dismay, I love wandering around the endless snack aisles. To the untrained eye, all the colorful packages look the same, but a closer look reveals Mountain Dew Cheetos;…

Sriracha Roasted Cauliflower Recipe

I am a huge fan of cauliflower. I know some people who think cauliflower should be banned from cruditè platters, but I actually love it raw. You can always count on me to finish off those crunchy white florets…

Spicy Jalapeno Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Sweet and spicy jalapeño honey garlic chicken recipe. Grilled, oven-baked, or pan-fried, this chicken is sure to be a…

Snack Saturdays: Pierre Hermè's Montebello

Happy Saturday Everyone! I’ve decided on a new feature for 2014 – Snack Saturdays. Every Saturday I’ll feature something I’ve been snacking on, whether it be fancy, like these decadent Pierre Hermè pastries, or simple, like…