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October 8, 2019

Six Easy Weeknight Pasta Dishes

In the midst of the holiday season we barely have time to get even the basics finished, let alone worry about what’s going on the dinner table. These six easy pasta dishes are kid-approved and quick to whip up leaving you enough time to enjoy a mo…

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October 8, 2019

Three ways to use garlic scapes in the kitchen

A couple of years ago I joined a farm share. The sudden presence of a bounty of fresh veggies was instrumental in forcing me to start eating healthier and incorporate more vegetables into my meals. An added bonus was that every so often the farm s…

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October 3, 2019

A beginners guide to coffee: Ethiopia Sidamo

Well-balanced, complex, and smooth, Ethiopian Sidamo represents some of the best characteristics of African coffee. Often regarded as one of the finest coffees in the world, Sidamo can be enjoyed both hot and iced and is well worth seeking out.

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September 26, 2019

A beginners guide to Riesling

Personally, I’m not a huge fan of overly sweet wines and tend to gravitate towards wines on the dryer side of the spectrum. For this reason, in the past I’ve avoided Rieslings as I always assumed that they were defined by their sweetness. However,…

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September 26, 2019

Three cheap (and sustainable) fish you need to try

I’ve always had a bit of a love/hate relationship with fish. I like the taste and the health benefits it provides, but I’ve always been rather intimidated by the actual act of cooking it. When one is first experimenting with new foods, mistakes ar…

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September 24, 2019

A beginners guide to Merlot

When it comes to red wines there are few safer bets than Merlot. Balanced, smooth, and easy to pair, Merlot is a wine that’s easy to recommend to everyone. Sadly, Merlot has developed a bit of a bad reputation as a result of cheap, substandard bot…

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September 19, 2019

Meet the plantain, your new favorite starch

I’ve been on a bit of a plantain kick lately. I was roaming through the grocery store on the lookout for some dinner inspiration when I stumbled upon a bunch of plantains. I’ve eaten plantains plenty of times, but I’ve never been brave enough to c…

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September 18, 2019

Why French press coffee is overrated

Ok, maybe “overrated” is a bit strong, but the idea that French press is the best way to enjoy coffee has gone unchallenged for far too long. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a punchy cup of French press as much as the next person, but when I want to e…

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September 18, 2019

A beginners guide to tasting coffee

Pretty everyone knows about food and wine pairings, but have you heard of food and coffee pairings? Thanks to the rising popularity of single origin and high-end coffee after the last few years it’s becoming clear that coffee offered just as much …

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September 17, 2019

How to bake with chocolate

When it comes to baked goods, what ingredient works best? The answer is, of course, chocolate! In fact, I’m of the opinion that pretty much any sweet treat benefits from the addition of some lovely cocoa. Sadly, you can’t just add a bar of milk ch…

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September 16, 2019

A beginners guide to cheese: Rinds

When it comes to cheese, I’m a big advocate for using the whole cow (pun intended) and rinds are no exception. In most cases, cheese rinds are perfectly edible and one could argue in some cases, extremely enjoyable. But before you start munching o…

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September 16, 2019

For those in mourning, send food not flowers

There are a number of good reasons why flowers are often the first choice as a sympathy gift for the bereaved. Flowers can represent growth and new life, and can be a great comfort those in mourning. However, In some cases, flowers aren’t always t…

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September 16, 2019

How to Pick the Right Glasses For Your Face Shape

I got my first pair of glasses when I was 12. They were a no-nonsense metal-framed pair that were chosen on my behalf. Since then—despite a few short-lived dalliances with contact lenses—I’ve pretty much worn glasses everyday since.

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September 15, 2019

Why You Need to Start Using a Teapot

When it comes to brewing a cup of tea there’s a right way and a wrong way. The right way results in a delicious, warming nectar that represents everything good and true. The wrong way just results in a cup of tea.

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September 14, 2019

A beginners guide to coffee: Sulawesi Toraja

When it comes to high-end coffee, Indonesia has a bit of a bad rap. This is largely due to the fact that the region produces a large amount of Robusta coffee. As Robusta is often considered to be a lesser bean when compared with Arabica, most coff…

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