The Stories

Wasabi flavored Pukara

Wasabi flavored Pukara

July 2nd, 2010

Our Wasabi flavored Pukara, is made of a wonderful and exotic ingredient that originated centuries ago in the Middle East: olive oil. The wonders of this component are that not only does ...

Food is Necessary

Food is Necessary

July 2nd, 2010

I met someone the other day, who told me that she was trying to lose weight by starving herself to death; she had skipped breakfast and it was the middle of the ...

The man I could count on when I “plump up”.

The man I could count on when I “plump up”.

February 12th, 2010

As a Foodie, I am a Professional Eater. I have stopped fretting about my dress size. It fluctuates from size 2 in the summer, when I’m busy with summer events and ...

A Thousand Thank You!

A Thousand Thank You!

February 12th, 2010

Rhoda,
Thank you so very much for your very generous gift (that I know is from your heart). As Foodie I know what a heart gift is and WOW. Thank you.
I ...

Surprise, look what’s in your instant oatmeal.

Surprise, look what’s in your instant oatmeal.

February 10th, 2010

Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I’ve decided to forgo the sole latte in favour of oatmeal. After trying a variety from Quaker, premium organic, ...

Truffles….It Tastes like Funky.

Truffles….It Tastes like Funky.

February 6th, 2010

A truffle is a very powerful delectable. I am not talking about chocolate truffles; those are not true truffles. I am talking about the found in the ground; with a trained pig; ...

Greek Kalamari again and again.

Greek Kalamari again and again.

February 6th, 2010

In my recent extended stay at a hotel we got tired of order in, take out, hotel foods. We longed for a home cooked meal. While doing the laundry I ...

Recipe

Pourquoi Pas? French Lavender Lemonade

Pourquoi Pas? French Lavender Lemonade

June 17th, 2010

Last week sitting on my balcony hi in the sky I missed my garden, especially the lavender section. Memories of my favorite lavender lemonade filled my mind and eventually a craving ...

Truffles….It Tastes like Funky.

Truffles….It Tastes like Funky.

February 6th, 2010

A truffle is a very powerful delectable. I am not talking about chocolate truffles; those are not true truffles. I am talking about the found in the ground; with a trained pig; ...

Christmas Mistake in the Kitchen Turns out to be Sheer Heaven.

Christmas Mistake in the Kitchen Turns out to be Sheer Heaven.

January 2nd, 2010

I love everything about Christmas morning! So much in fact that Christmas morning for me starts the night before. Whether I’m making my pastry for my incredible Stilton Quiche that I ...

Supermarket Chicken with Plum and Onion Preserve

Supermarket Chicken with Plum and Onion Preserve

November 21st, 2009

When in a rush, I admit it right here, sometimes I cheat .
One of my favourite easy to do recipe is to get a store bought rotisserie chicken (we ...

Mom Needs Wine! Birthday Party for 18 Teens

Mom Needs Wine! Birthday Party for 18 Teens

October 31st, 2009

You know you’re good when 18 Teenagers at a Birthday Party loves your cooking.
Smart kids get parents to commit to the outrageous when they are not listening. I vaguely remember my daughter ...