Basic Beef Curry

This is another one of those basic recipes that lends itself well to being tinkered with. I have changed the meat from beef to veal or pork, or the veggies depending on the season (butternut squash in the colder months, eggplant in the summer for example) and the...

Baby’s first foods

I’ve had two close girlfriends who became mothers earlier this year and I had promised them that I would have this blog entry by the time they have to start introducing solids to their little ones. Well the first baby is 5.5 months old right now so I need to get...

Slow Cooker Beef Chocolate Chili

I’d been eyeing a slow cooker for ages and when I recently joined the club of working mothers, I decided it was finally time to invest in one. I am still giddy about my purchase and have been slowly making my way down a long list of recipes that are adapted to...
Parsnip Cardamom Soup

Parsnip Cardamom Soup

Cardamom is one of those spices that I love having around. I’m a sucker for the light green color of the whole pods and the delicate aroma that goes so well with savory and sweet dishes. And since I don’t always come across recipes that call for it, I jump...