I consider myself Portuguese. Not by blood, but by upbringing. My stepmom is Portuguese by heritage, and over the years, I have been to many festas (meaning feast), enjoyed many meals, and on occasion had one too many glasses of … Continue reading
In keeping with my desire to continually improve my cooking, I’ve had a bit of a busy couple of cooking days! A few nights ago, Matt and I made our version of “healthy junk food”. We thought about what our … Continue reading
With neither of us being very enthusiastic about Valentine’s Day, Matt and I decided to do something a little different this year. Instead of the typical dozen roses and cheesy three course meal, we thought we would do something out … Continue reading
Earlier this month, Matt and I attended an “Ocean Potion” cooking class at the Dirty Apron (the school is affiliated with my two of my favourite local eateries, Chambar and Cafe Medina). This is the class I mentioned in Bucket … Continue reading
Europe. I have struggled to write this post because my attempts to convey my exhilaration for the gastronomic aspect of this trip have been paltry at best. How does one describe the depth and breadth of culinary history, culture, tradition, … Continue reading
One of the most thrilling parts of 2013, for me, will be the prospect of travel. This year I plan on cramming in every last little bit of travel while I have the opportunity. Anyone who has been bitten by … Continue reading
The year ahead is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet. 2013 brings many changes, both intimidating and compelling all at once. The end of April will mark the end of my veterinary medicine schooling, and it … Continue reading
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