“… an embarrassingly easy dish …” Gnocchi, fondly known as nookie in our house. My sick sense of humour always gets me the one eyebrow raise or the squinty side eye from the waiter when I ask for nookie for dinner. Haha, I say, I meant gnocchi. Get it? Right. Says the server rolling his […]
Rice Pilaf with Fresh Corn and Basil
“…well done. now lets go have some wine …” This piece of corn. This. Oh my. It was an inspiration. I just saw it, sitting in the grocery store in the fresh produce isle. It gave me a little wink and a nod and said: “Briggy, you can make amaaaaazing things with me”. And, so, […]
The Cheezies Incident
“… i happen to live with Cheezies # 1 fan …” Have you ever had Hawkins Cheezies? A Canadian icon, people have been inspired to create art by them, (like this lovely piece); they had been proudly displayed in the background of the Canadian hit show ‘Corner Gas’; and if you serve them […]
Iron Skillet Cheesy Artichoke + Jalapeño Dip
“… hello. we’re hungry…” Oh. Boy. It just doesn’t get any easier than this recipe. Three. Three ingredients, thirty minutes and it’s a done deal. We’ve had family visiting with us in Maui for the last couple of weeks – young hungry testosterone filled men who today are fresh off the golf course. I got […]
Open Faced Eggplant with Marinated Tomatoes + Mozzarella
“… fresh Mozza melted and lovingly melded …” One of my favourite savoury fruits, the eggplant or aubergine as the Italians call it is a wonderful base for a tomato dish, is yummy and a bonus: it doesn’t taste like eggs at all. Yep, not at all. Did you know it is a fruit? I […]