During the lovely Toronto summertime, our family created a new tradition where we have appetizers and drinks on the patio on Friday evenings after work. By the end of the busy work week, we’re tired and may not have seen each other at all! Friday evenings on the patio are a great chance to relax, catch […]
Cajun
Beach Street Cajun Barbecued Shrimp
Now that it’s warm, it’s barbecue season! Tomiko, Donatello, Karlos, Ryan and I had a seafood party, and this was one dish that I made. I have had Susan Branch’s The Summer Book for years, but only made a handful of recipes from it, since I don’t eat meat. However, with four seafood-lovers to feed, I jumped […]
Cajun Spice Mix
I cook a lot from many different cuisines, from Japanese, Italian, Thai, Indian etc, and thus I need the spices and herbs to get those authentic flavours. This combination is representative of the Cajun cuisine from Louisiana, and can be used in classic dishes such as jambalaya, gumbo, or blackened chicken or fish. Oddly enough, […]