I was raised by ice cream lovers. We ate a ton of ice cream when I was growing up. It’s fairly weird considering we never ate desserts during the week. Oh, sure sometimes my mom would make tapioca pudding, but I’d always try to think of some excuse as to why I didn’t want to …
I’m a fan of marinating. A marinade adds flavour and to a certain extent tenderizes. But the main reason I marinate is because a marinade can help reduce the carcinogens that are produced when protein hits a high heat particularly when cooked on a BBQ. All great marinades use three basics: they contain an acidic …
I have a foodie confession to make; I am a tea junkie and a china cup and saucer lover. On any given day you can find at least seventeen different kinds of tea tucked away in my tea pantry. My taste ranges from everyday orange pekoe to more exotic blends from tea houses all around …
May is Celiac Awareness Month if you are a person living with celiac disease you know that this is a medical condition and not something that you would ever self-diagnose. Symptoms for celiac disease can be similar to other diseases which is why it is so important to get the correct diagnosis. Don’t let Dr. …
Having pre-cut or chopped onions and garlic in your freezer can help speed up your dinner prep. Freezing onions: The quick way – Peel and quarter onions, place in a food processor and pulse until chopped. Label resealable freezer bags with the amount and date, scoop about approx. 1 cup (250 mL) to equal 1 …
If your fridge looks more like a science experiment from your Grade 9 Chemistry class then a safe and happy haven for your food, it’s probably way overdue for a clean up. At the very least you need to give your fridge the once-over every four months but a weekly wipe down and a food …
Spaghetti Limone (recipe used with permission from Barilla Canada) Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 20 min Skill Level: Easy Ingredients: 1 box Barilla® Spaghetti 4 tablespoons (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese ½ cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about two …
Don’t Forget to Leave Room for Chocolate Cake Coffin Cake (Lactose-free) This is my go-to-it cake for birthdays and any special occasion when it has to be chocolate. If you are making this for the Halloween Coffin Cake not only do you have to double the recipes but you will need Two- 9×13 inch …
Fondues were popular in the 1970’s and I’m happy to say, are making a comeback. The Wallier Stube is an intimate dining room at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and their specialty is the three course Fondue Dinner. On our road trip across Canada we were lucky enough to stay at the Chateau and indulge …
Cheese Fondue from The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Read More »
Some things you just have to do before you kick the bucket. My list is fairly long, but every year I check a couple of adventures off. #RoadTripMair began as an idea in 2013 after we bought our new Mazda 3. Driving home from a long weekend up in Muskoka my husband and I both …