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Saffron

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Saffron is the reddish-orange dried stigmas of the purple crocus flower. The dried stigmas have a deep woody smell on their own, but they add a sweet earthy scent and flavour when added to food.

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What is Healthy Eating?

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Healthy eating seems to be an ambiguous term these days. Read on to find out what healthy eating means to me, and how to define this term for yourself. In my previous post, I talked about finding out that I have prediabetes. Since my diagnosis, I’ve been trying to wrap my head around the concept of healthy eating, because that’s… View Post

I Have Prediabetes. Now What?

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Being diagnosed with prediabetes wasn’t something that I was prepared for, but I’m learning how to deal with it. If you’ve been following my blog over the past year, you might know that I’ve been dealing with some health issues for a while now. What started as a trip to the ER on January 1st, 2017 has turned into a… View Post

How to Make Chinese Hot Pot at Home

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Chinese hot pot is a social way of eating, where ingredients are cooked at the table in a pot of hot stock and then dipped into a tasty sauce. This detailed guide has everything you need to know to make hot pot at home!

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Caribbean Sorrel Drink

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Sorrel Drink is a tangy, spice-infused beverage that is often served at Christmas and New Year’s in several parts of the Caribbean. You can think of sorrel drink as a Christmassy lemonade. Steeped sorrel has a strong, tangy/acidic flavour that tastes strangely like lemon, but it plays well with warm fall spices. It might seem a bit strange to drink a cold beverage with warm spices, but it actually works really well!

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Sorrel (Roselle/Hibiscus)

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Sorrel is the common name given to the sepals of a hibiscus plant called Roselle, (or Hibiscus sabdariffa). Sorrel has a tangy and acidic flavour that is similar to lemon, and is often steeped to make drinks or flavour other recipes.

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Star Anise

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Star Anise is a star-shaped seed pod from an evergreen tree, which is Native to China. It has a sweet anise flavour, which is often used in Asian soups like Pho. It is also a popular mulling spice.

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4 Things I Learned from My Trip to Mexico

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I picked up a few travel tips on my recent trip to Mexico! Read on to find out what I learned. If you read the story in my pico de gallo post, then you already know that my trip to Mexico this year did not go well. The experience we had at the airport, and at the Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta resort,… View Post

White Turkey Chili

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This post is sponsored by Maple Leaf Foods. Unlike tomato-based chilis, white chilis are mild in flavour and are generally made with poultry, instead of red meat. The chili maintains a white/light colour because there are no tomatoes or red chilis to colour the sauce. Instead, green chilis are added for flavour.

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Chipotle Peppers

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Chipotle chilies are dried, smoked jalapenos that have a smoky sweet flavour. I’ve only seen them sold in cans with adobo sauce (a tangy red sauce), but apparently, they can also be found dried or pickled.

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Pico de Gallo

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Pico de Gallo is a fresh, no-cook salsa that is delicious with corn chips, or as a topping on fish, meat or poultry. On my recent trip to Mexico, I tried freshly made pico de gallo for the first time and fell in love with the bright flavours. Luckily, this no-cook recipe is a cinch to make!

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Red Quinoa and Kale Salad with Blackberries

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This red quinoa and kale salad with blackberries is so good for you, and it tastes great too! The secret is in the tangy dressing. Once in a while, I feel like the universe just sends me what I need. Like the motivation to quit a terrible job, or an unexpected resource to help get me through a tough situation…. View Post

Eggs Benedict with Asparagus

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Tender-crisp asparagus puts a fresh twist on the classic Eggs Benedict recipe. Eggs Benedict has always been one of those dishes that I thought was too fussy to make at home. It was a special treat that I reserved for fancy brunches at restaurants, like the Windsor Arms Sunday brunch, and quite frankly it looked like too much work for… View Post

Trinidad Macaroni Pie Recipe

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Trinidad macaroni pie is a comfort food dish. It’s similar to a baked macaroni and cheese casserole, but the cheese isn’t melted down into a sauce before baking. Macaroni pie is a popular Trinidadian baked pasta dish that is made up of macaroni, cheese, eggs, evaporated milk and seasonings. I grew up eating my mom’s sweet macaroni pie which is essentially… View Post

Easy Miso Soup Without Dashi

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Miso soup is a Japanese dish, which is traditionally made with a stock called dashi. If you don’t have dashi, and don’t want to make your own, that’s ok! Keep reading to learn how to make a tasty miso soup without dashi.

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Tasty Places in Montreal

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There are not many places in the world that I’ve been able to visit more than once. For a while, I had only ever visited Winnipeg, Manitoba and Detroit, Michigan on more than one occasion – and that was just because my family would take road trips to visit our relatives there. Now, I can happily add Montreal, Quebec to that list…. View Post

A Non-Traditional Salade Niçoise

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I like making this salad with potatoes. In fact, it’s my favourite part of the dish! I love how the dressing soaks into them, and the soft creamy texture is a nice contrast to all of those crisp veggies. It also makes the salad more filling, which is great if I’m going to be eating it as a main dish.

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