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Secrets to a Successful Cookbook Club - Simple Bites
“Some say that home cooking is doomed, but I am convinced that the golden age of home cooking is yet to come…In this world of screens and anxiety, to talk about cooking feels like something that is real and honest and good.” Bee Wilson, The Secrets of Cooking Five years ago I wrote How (and...
A Simple Life Hack for the Best Omelet Recipe - Simple Bites
Among the seemingly infinite wisdom of Bee Wilson’s new book, The Secrets of Cooking, a simple life hack for the best omelet recipe jumped out at me. Friends, better and easier omelets are just a step away, thanks to one ingredient. As food writers collectively predict their culinary trends for the new year, I’m, yet...
The Best Italian Chopped Salad Recipe - Simple Bites
I can’t quite remember when Italian chopped salad became synonymous with Christmastime in our home, but as soon as I see the radicchio display at my local market in December, my mind goes right to this Nancy Silverton favourite. It’s a pre-Noel staple, balancing out the sugar high of my annual cookie swaps, and sticking...
Cranberry Recipe Round-Up - Simple Bites
It’s official. Cranberries are my favourite Christmas holiday flavour. I love the vivid pop of colour and bright, tangy flavour they bring to every dish, both sweet or savoury. ‘Tis the season for this local fruit, both wild growing and cultivated in bogs all around Nova Scotia. Whether you enjoy them fresh or dried, cranberries...
My Favourite Cookbooks of 2023 - Simple Bites
Jingle all the way! I’m sharing a line up of my favourite cookbooks of 2023 just in time for you to create a holiday wish list. I hope you’ll unwrap one or two of these books on Christmas morning. This year’s titles covered all of my favourite topics: zero waste cooking, hospitality at home, Mediterranean...
Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding and a Zero Waste Formula - Simple Bites
Pantry ingredients transform leftovers into a decadent pumpkin spice bread pudding that serves up comfort in every bite. Every eco-conscious baker needs a bread pudding recipe in their repertoire. And today I’m giving you a basic zero waste formula that will help you waste less and enjoy more dessert. Sound good? I’m also sharing my […]
Zero Waste Cooking: How to Build a Better Sandwich - Simple Bites
I whipped up a particularly delicious sandwich the other day. A lunch for one, now that we are back in a school/work routine. I had used up leftovers, with favourable results, and it got me thinking about food waste and how much of it can be avoided. So I sat down here to share how […]
Simple Skillet Cornbread - Simple Bites
Ready in 30 minutes, this simple skillet cornbread has been a favourite side dish of mine for years. Great with soups, stews and chili, it’s essential fall comfort food. When I was growing up, simple skillet cornbread was a side dish we frequently enjoyed. Where some families may have had fluffy biscuits or white dinner […]
Simple Charred Broccoli Three Ways - Simple Bites
Everyone needs a quick and reliable side dish, preferably something green to balance out the meal. Broccoli is one of the vegetables that my whole family tolerates (yes, I still deal with selective eaters) and I’m always looking to make it a little more exciting. No offence, broccoli, but you’re not always the most fun. […]
Campfire Buttermilk Biscuits from Cook It Wild - Simple Bites
We’ve tucked a few camping trips into our summer already; it’s our favourite way to unplug and carve out time with friends and family. My happy place is around the campfire or propane stove, with an enamel mug of camp coffee. I love to cook up meals for the herd of youths that run the […]
Cook a Greek Summer Feast - Simple Bites
Ever since I’ve discovered Northern Greece as a serious gastronomical destination, I’ve made it my mission to share some of the flavours of Thessaloniki with my family and friends. This is the point of travel, is it not, to embrace new cultures and learn from each other? I know I can’t help but absorb the […]
Blueberry Recipe Round-Up - Simple Bites
Summer is flying by. The wild blueberries ripening on my own lakeshore are an indication that peak berry season is here. I’m prepared for this sweet time of year, with my jam jars washed, and the chest freezer ready to be refilled with strawberries, raspberries and more. Here’s a blueberry recipe round-up to inspire you […]
Roasted Radishes with Creamy Kefir Green Goddess Dressing - Simple Bites
Happy summer! This beautiful vegetarian dish is perfectly simple and seasonal. Roasted radishes are paired with a vibrant green goddess dressing featuring creamy kefir – and the result is a cravable, colourful salad or appetizer. I know it’s tempting to move on from radishes, but my garden patch is still producing the pretty pink root […]
The Best Maple Syrup Recipes - Simple Bites
Sugaring Off: it’s the sweetest season here in Eastern Canada. The warm spring air draws the sap up the trunks of the tall maples where it is collected and boiled down for pure maple syrup. March is entirely bearable because it gives us this liquid gold. One taste is worth all the slushy snow and […]
My Favourite Simple Ukrainian Recipes - Simple Bites
Today I’m sharing a handful of cherished Ukrainian recipes that anyone can prepare at home. It’s a humble cuisine that is steeped in tradition, rooted in love and shared with pride. Over the past year, we have borne witness to the pain and suffering of the Ukrainian men, women and children as they have endured […]
Essential Kitchen Tools for Cooking - Simple Bites
I‘m writing this post while sitting on one of my kitchen stools, glancing around to see what I reach for daily. Cupboards and drawers are gaping to show their contents while I take notes. Just like curating a wardrobe, stocking essential kitchen tools for cooking can cost thousands of dollars, or it can be done […]
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl and more GF/DF Ideas - Simple Bites
Hello readers! Thank you all so much for the warm response to my last, deeply personal post ‘New Year, New Journey‘. It was very moving to hear your stories; and I thank you for sharing. I really appreciate all the advice, and feel your support. It’s taken some time to adjust to our Food Adventure […]
New Year, New Journey - Simple Bites
Hello 2023! Dear Readers, I’ve never been great at following food trends or blogging for the masses. I write what is close to my heart. I might craft a post about Paska bread prompted by the war on Ukraine, or develop a recipe inspired by my latest muse, like a simple spinach salad discovered on […]
Simple Bites Holiday Menu Ideas - Simple Bites
Menu suggestions and recipe links for all of your holiday meals from brunch to cocktails to dinner. The countdown to Christmas and the end of the year is truly on. I’m jotting down menu ideas and making grocery lists. Careful planning is how I stay organized for the next few weeks. That planning, combined with […]
My Favourite Cookbooks of 2022 - Simple Bites
It’s the best time of the year! I’m sharing my favourite cookbooks of 2022 just in time for you to create a Christmas wish list. I hope you’ll see one or two of these titles waiting for you under the tree. I love that a simple cookbook can launch a culinary journey experienced from the […]