Ever since my husband and I moved to Vancouver, we've been staying in a condo across the street from "The Keg Steakhouse & Bar". It's one of my favourite joints to sit down for a secluded night of conversation, wine, and filet mignon. Unfortunately, since life has been hectic and my husband has been traveling [...]
A few times a year my Husband and I will get a craving for a good pot of beef stew. It's one of those warm, comforting, simple dishes that bring you back to childhood. It's also incredibly easy to make! The heat does most of the work, so it requires very little effort, and the ingredient [...]
I love having access to a meat grinder! While the majority of store-bought sausages or hamburgers are delicious, I do prefer being aware of every ingredient. I also love being able to ensure that my sausages and hamburgers are made with high-quality cuts of beef or pork. I recommend using the Kitchen Aid attachment for home [...]
Vindaloo is on the hotter end of the "spicy spectrum" when it comes to curry, and that's what I love about it! Usually, I will make lamb vindaloo and simmer it with some coarsely chopped potato. When there are no good cuts of lamb at the butcher, I will substitute beef. I'm not one to [...]
Pork Carnitas with Homemade Tortillas is one of my favourite weekend meals. I love the combination of the spicy pork with fresh lime juice, pico de gallo, and sour cream over a warm corn tortilla. The first time I had pork carnitas I was on a beach in Mexico in my early twenties. Before that, [...]
Rich, tender, melt-in-your-mouth braised short ribs are simple to execute. While the braising process for this beefy cut of meat takes a while, it's always worth the wait! I love red wine braised short ribs throughout the fall and winter months. After a weekend of antiquing up and down Nova Scotia's coastline and sleeping in a [...]
One of the things I love most about Fall is all of the warm comfort food. In my mind, the ultimate comfort food is a warm plate of cheesy savory lasagna! Homemade lasagna is a perfect weekend meal. It serves a crowd, pairs beautifully with red or white wine, and is a great compliment to a nice [...]
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