Broiled Eggs with Kale and Roasted Kabocha

I love kale, but I've been particularly crazy for them this season. For the past few weeks, I've been eating kale non-stop—in salads and in soups; roasted as chips or simply sauteed. And just when I thought it couldn't get any better, it did. All thanks to a perfectly cooked egg on top.

I've made this dish of Broiled Eggs with Kale and Roasted Kabocha several times now. You get the crunchy bits from some of the charred kale bits, and then the creaminess of the egg yolk. The saltiness of the cheese and the sweetness of the kabocha. It's a fantastic vegetarian brunch option, but also lovely as a light dinner entree. It tastes so fresh and doesn't weigh your stomach down, yet it's a surprisingly hearty dish that won't leave you famished an hour later.

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Cooking Day in the Kitchen

Rarely am I afforded a whole day to play in the kitchen, but I recently found some time to do just that. A friend and I occasionally like to get together for a cooking day, where we peruse through our respective, hefty cookbook collections and come up with a multi-course meal to cook and enjoy. With beautiful produce starting to make their appearances at our local farmer's markets, we decided to go for a vegetable-heavy, Italian-inspired menu, keeping the meal light and fresh.

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Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Hash

While I love a big, grand brunch on Sunday mornings, there are also those Sundays when I just want it to be the truly ultimate lazy Sunday. Sleeping in, and then staying in bed just a little longer after I've woken up. Plodding around in my PJs all day. Catching up on my favourite magazine or a book with a cup of coffee...or two. And an easy brunch dish that won't have me slaving in the kitchen for more than ten minutes.

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Wordless Wednesday #59: Market Envy, Part 2 - Marché Jean-Talon

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Sweet Corn Pancakes

It has been ages since I've made pancakes, which is odd considering I'd list pancakes in my top 10 list of favourite things to eat. It's one of my ultimate comfort foods, and I'm always eager to try out new flavours and different flour combinations.

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Quick Lentil, Kabocha and Kale Curry

There is something so homey and comforting about lentils. Whether it's in a soup or cooked with smokey bacon as a side dish, lentils seem to always hit the spot to warm the soul.

The wholesomeness of lentils is also delicious in this vegetarian curry, with the sweetness of the kabocha, the slight bitterness of the kale, and the aromatic spices. So homey. So filling. You won't even miss the meat. And it makes for wonderful leftovers the next day!

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Gong Hei Fat Choy, Vegetarian-Style

Another has come and gone and we find ourselves in the Year of the Rabbit. The Lunar New Year is by far the most important holiday in the Chinese calendar. It's the time of year when everything shuts down for a few days, allowing everyone a chance to go home and visit family.

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Meatless Monday: Zucchini Cakes and Fall Vegetable Salad

Despite what meat-lovers may say, a completely vegetarian meal can be filling and incredibly satisfying, especially when it's filled with all your favourite vegetables. Okay...almost vegetarian, as there was a sprinkle of bacon in one of the dishes.

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Wordless Wednesday #22: Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Meatless Monday: Chickpea, Pumpkin and Spinach Curry

There's something very satisfying about a good curry, especially around this time of year when the weather is transitioning and the cold is starting to settle in. The warmth and spice of curry really does warm you up. This curry made with chickpeas, pumpkin and spinach is quick and easy, and a great meal for the weekday.

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Wordless Wednesday #11: Colours of the Markets

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Wordless Wednesday #8: I Can't Believe This Ain't Meat

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Perth County Week: Soiled Reputation

After a short drive from the Monforte Dairy, we were greeted with a lovely house, garden, barn, and fertile soil spanning 80 acres. This was Soiled Reputation Farm, owned and operated by Antony John, formerly of Food Network’s “The Manic Organic”, along with his wife Tina. The farm (along with its greenhouses) are certified organic, although only half of the 40 acres are actually certified at the moment (they are working towards making the rest of the 40 acres certified organic). Here at Soiled Reputation, you can find gourmet greens and heirloom vegetables, picked at the peak of their ripeness and shipped off to restaurants, markets and homes.

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Indian-Spiced Salmon with Herbed Yogurt Sauce

Oh, how I've missed my kitchen!



It has been weeks since I last cooked a good meal in my kitchen. I'm pretty sure the most action it has seen is my water kettle boiling water. But with the craziness of work behind me and a long weekend at my leisure, I had the luxury of making myself a lovely home-cooked meal again.

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Say Bye Bye to Rice

Quick. Healthy. Fast. Delicious? Say it ain't so!



I came across this recipe for a Quinoa Stir-fry over on Handle the Heat and became instantly intrigued. Quinoa in place of rice (healthier and faster!). A great way to use up veggies in my fridge. Ready in minutes. I knew this dish was calling my name.

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