I’ve been on a honey-mustard kick recently, after having read through David Lebovitz‘s newbook front to back, and having a German mother who insists that Loewensenf is the best mustard ever. I’ve tried it out on chicken, and now, green beans. The mustard mellows in flavour as you cook it, so don’t shy away from the amount added. Even though […]
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Toronto Eats: Pi Day at Pai Northern Thai Kitchen
On March 14, better known as Pi Day, Ryan and I went for lunch with his parents to Pai Northern Thai Kitchen. Still on our Thai food kick following Pok Pok and Nana, Ryan and I checked another Thai restaurant off our list. The starter above was the Som Tum Tad, the papaya salad. It […]
Tsukemono – Japanese Pickles
Pickles are an important part of a Japanese meal. When Meinhilde and I last visited Japan and overstayed our welcome with the very generous mottekurunoda, we ate rice and pickles almost every morning for breakfast. Not your usual North American start of the day! Maybe that’s why I now prefer a savoury breakfast over a sweet […]
Bacon Wrapped Garlic Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed peppers are a little bit labour-intense, but completely worth it. They have it all: crunchiness, cheesiness, and spice. They would make the perfect starter to a New Year’s Eve party.
Zucchini Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
This recipe is great for using overripe bananas and leftover summer zucchinis. The little flecks of green might seem strange at first but after one bite of this mini bundt, you’ll want to gobble it all up! Zucchini Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips Author: Kiku Corner Recipe type: Quick bread Serves: 12 mini bundts Prep […]