Category Archives: Summer
Rustic Tomato Tart with Thyme and Parmesan
It may be fall but there are still plenty of lovely late summer tomatoes to be found at the market. I made this tart early last week for the first time and it immediately assumed a place on my “favourite … Continue reading
Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Niçoise Olives, Mint and Ricotta Salata
Labour Day is upon us which means the kids are heading back to school, it is time to pull out the sweaters, maybe take a walk through an apple orchard and anticipate the season of stews and roasts… It feels … Continue reading
Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil
Tomatoes, tomatoes everywhere! I know it is a cliché but there really is nothing like a beautiful, juicy, ripe tomato in season. With the lousy spring and early summer that Vancouver had this year I am unsure as to where … Continue reading
Grilled Peaches with Buffalo Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Arugula
It has been just over a week since we arrived although it feels like forever since we left Vancouver. We have fully settled into our lovely flat I have been cooking almost every day but many of our meals have … Continue reading
Chocolate Gelato
Things are starting to come together around here and while the to-do list is still very, very long, progress is being made. In less than two weeks Max and I will be in Miami. How crazy and strange. My mood … Continue reading
Fire Roasted Corn Salad with Feta and Tomatoes
Just heading up to the cabin this afternoon but wanted to post a simple, summer recipe before I go. I make this salad all summer long and even though summer has yet to hit the West Coast of Canada and … Continue reading
Nectarine Galette with Raspberries
I don’t generally post two dessert recipes in a row but since Glen left for Florida earlier this week I have been feeling a bit blue and thought a little something sweet might help to lift my mood. A lot … Continue reading