As we gently manoeuvre through our Canadian winter, we adapt to the temperatures that we are in with our environment and what we eat. Our beds have extra blankets, our clothing has extra layers and our food is mainly warm, with lots of flavour and spice paired with a hit of freshness and seasonal offerings […] Read more
Jodie Mirosovsky, BSHEc
Stories by Jodie Mirosovsky, BSHEc
Delicious food can help bring renewal to long winter days
We are now well into the New Year. I like to think of this time of year as a chance to make small simple changes that will bring renewal to our long winter days. Use delicious food to help with this restoration time. Chilled lemon flush This drink combination has such a unique and addicting […] Read more
Food traditions make for emotional family memories
My children are all grown up, but they still expect certain things over the holidays. Most important is food that has become traditions. Holiday recipes are emotional, evoke memories, deliver taste and provide visual satisfaction with vibrant colours such as glistening red. The regularly requested recipes often contain seasonal food such as cranberries, cherries, orange, […] Read more
Come in from the cold to a menu that warms the insides
I love this time of year in the kitchen. There is more time for cooking because the outside work is done and we can spend time indoors, on a yard work sabbatical. With cooler temperatures, we crave warming menus that offer flavour and sweets that deliver sugar and spice. Over the years of doing this […] Read more
Fall a good time to enhance menus with seasonal foods
My kids are all grown up, but I still have fun sharing the excitement of this spooky season. It’s a time when children can transform themselves into their favourite character, and for a day or two they are immersed in an imaginary life. With my own kids, I remember after every country stop the almost […] Read more
Fall’s bounty has been picked — here’s what to do with it
The fall season is upon us. The leaves have decorated the landscape with colour and are now floating down to blanket the earth. The air is crisp in the morning, with sun for a much shorter time during the day, followed by the most amazing night skies. All of these changes mean that the yard […] Read more
Fresh late-summer flavours make kitchen time a delight
Summer always goes by too fast. The colours of the landscape are starting to change and the evenings are cool and refreshing, with the night sky filled with bright stars. As this season comes close to a finish, it is one of the greatest times for our palettes. Each year we wait, and then the […] Read more
Easy-to-eat finger food and refreshing drinks hit the spot
Oh the sweet summertime. The flowers are surrounding us with colour and scent, and as the season rolls along, we are enjoying the many fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season. The flavours are at their peak, and we have been waiting all year for these tastes. Some of my best food experiences have […] Read more
Shareable treats for summertime festivities
June is often filled with activity, and when there are gatherings, there is always good food. If you’re heading to a potluck or block party, try these recipes to add to the table offerings. These are favourites at our house. Creamy Dill Dip This homemade dip is such a hit that I am always asked […] Read more
Spring brings juicy grilled menus, fresh garden produce
May is a month of renewal. The trees have fresh green leaves, the grass is lush and the flowers are blooming as we embrace the spring season. The birds are happily chirping and love to let us know that morning has arrived as they start singing very early beside my window. What an amazing alarm […] Read more
