Author Archives: Julie at Kitchen
Lunch for One – Quinoa with Chickpeas, Pear, Feta, Arugula and a Pomegranate Vinaigrette
I had the best of intentions. I had hoped to put up a new recipe today. One for a corn chowder that has some bacon and red peppers and potatoes and thyme in it. But today was a bit of … Continue reading
Grapes in the Garden
There are so many things that I should be doing. Making soup for dinner, folding laundry, working on the recipe sheets for this weekend’s class. I should definitely be studying for my French class tonight (where I am, by far, … Continue reading
Fried Ricotta with a Little Tomato Salad
Lately, I’ve become a bit obsessed with making ricotta cheese. You see, every week I get a couple of litres of milk. Raw milk actually and while much of it is consumed in morning coffees or with cereal or by … Continue reading
Rainy Friday Morning Breakfast
I am generally not that into a big breakfast. A cup of coffee followed by some yogurt and berries or maybe toast with almond butter. But today is different. It is rainy and cold and I have a very busy … Continue reading
Sunday Lunch for One
Weekends around here are usually about family time. It might not be anything epic (as Max likes to say) but just time spent together. A walk, reading on the couch all together or watching movies. Today though Glen had to … Continue reading
Peach and Lavender Jam
With the official start of autumn just a few days away I wanted to bid summer farewell with this recipe that epitomizes everything that is wonderful about these last balmy days. There are still plenty of peaches at our local … Continue reading
Tale of a Plum Tree
A few years ago the old gnarled plum tree in the garden stopped producing any fruit. It was so very old and overgrown and I knew it might not make it through another winter. I missed being able to go … Continue reading
Making Jam on a Rainy Sunday
Today was a lazy Sunday yet I did manage to make a small batch of peach and lavender jam. I picked some of the lavender flowers that had dried on their stems in the garden before the rain started. I … Continue reading