YEGfood: What is in Store for 2024

YEGfood: What is in Store for 2024

This morning on CBC Edmonton A.M., I talked about what the year ahead will bring for the Edmonton food scene. Food in Stores Expect high costs, still, I’m sorry to report, so, if you’ve never planted a garden or canned fruit or pickled vegetables, consider...
Food for the 2023 Festive Season

Food for the 2023 Festive Season

Holiday season food offerings often tend to be meat-forward, calorie-laden and time-consuming to prepare. This morning on Edmonton A.M., I served up four delicious vegetarian-friendly, easy-to-assemble dishes. 1. Dot’s Nuts & Bolts – I love this snack...
PRAIRIE, the cookbook: Now available for pre-order!

PRAIRIE, the cookbook: Now available for pre-order!

Dan and I are so excited to share with you the cover of Prairie, our seasonal ingredient-focused “love letter to the Canadian prairies” cookbook published by Appetite Random House. The book will be on store shelves end of August 2023, but preorder is...
In Memory of Adrienne Pan

In Memory of Adrienne Pan

I am struggling with how to start this post. This weekend, the world lost a beautiful woman far too soon, and today friends, family and colleagues grapple with the reality that Adrienne Pan is gone. It doesn’t seem real and it’s certainly not right. I will...
Comfort Food – Eastern Europe

Comfort Food – Eastern Europe

Today, I express my gratitude to all my friends of Eastern European descent who shared their traditional foods with me over the years as well as to those who taught me how to cook so many wonderful dishes. Happy Orthodox New Year to you and all who celebrate today,...
New Years Eve 2021 – Good Food and Drink

New Years Eve 2021 – Good Food and Drink

This morning on CBC Edmonton AM, I spoke about food and drink for New Year’s Eve. If there’s one night of the year to nibble on premade appetizers or break out the Champagne and the lobster, December 31 is it.  Butcher stores and specialty food shops like...