Category Archives: Appetizers
Amuse Bouche. Crispy Bite of Sage with a Soft Stewed Apple and Spicy Sausage. Perfection!
The concept of an amuse bouche is so fabulous, isn’t it? An appetizer before my appetizer? A perfect bite of deliciousness that keeps me wanting more? I’m in. I haven’t had an amazing amuse bouche in recent memory; in fact, I think … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers, Holidays
Adventures in Montreal for the Holidays
“Home” for me right now is kind of undetermined, but for the holidays, home = Montreal. Which is okay by me because it’s beautiful. I went exploring today with a friend, largely in search of more wine and food that neither of … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizers, Breakfast, Just Me, Main Meals, Montreal
Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
I started running when I was about 14, and I never really stopped. Usually I use the time to work through problems, pretend the pavement is the face of someone I dislike, or rationalize the 14 cookies I ate earlier … Continue reading
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Puff Pastry Round 2: With Chevre and Spiced Pears
Whew. Holidays + exams = stress. I combat this by eating my feelings. It works out well for me; not so well for my wardrobe. I suspect you’ll find me posting some “lighter” options in the next upcoming weeks Have I … Continue reading
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Easy Holiday Appetizers: Cheddar, Apple and Pancetta Wrapped in Puff Pastry
These are very yummy, and extremely easy. There’s nothing like the combo of spiced apples and pork with the addition of a sharp bite of cheddar. Mmm. Start with some pancetta. Look how beautiful it is! Such pretty colors. Now, … Continue reading
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Sweet Potato Fries
Yay! Sweet potatoes! Super healthy, super filling. You can’t go wrong. Let’s get started before I begin rambling. Ok so, I began with 4 HUGE organic sweet potatoes. Yeah… that was way too much. I figured that my man-friend and … Continue reading
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Pre-gaming. Appetizer: sauteed mushrooms with thyme, white wine, and balsamic.
Another typical Friday night prior to drinks: and somebody informs me he can’t possibly survive the next two hours without an appetizer Luckily, I’m the best hostess ever. But seriously; I need to stop hanging out with people literally twice … Continue reading
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