******************Post was updated 03/27/2015******************* Currently on Spring Break and mere days from my honeymoon in Cuba, I should be full swing into a bit of Spring cleaning, a bit of cooking/blogging, and a lot of relaxing. I should be…but that is … Continue reading 32 – Grilled Mojo Chicken
What a week! After spending a very rushed weekend in B.C.’s Okanagan tasting and purchasing wines with my lovely wife, I returned home to a very harsh reality: I had one week to go before Spring Break. That may seem like … Continue reading 31 – A Very Joyful Beef Bourguignon
Having dinner on the table by the time my wife returns home from work? It’s unlikely, but occasionally feasible. Nearly needing to reheat her portion because dinner is ready half an hour before she pulls in the driveway – well, … Continue reading 30 – Chef Michael Smith’s Ginger Soy Poached Salmon
As an adult, whenever I take a ferry across from mainland B.C. to Vancouver Island, a very familiar scent wafts across my nose. Oddly enough, it’s not the smell of the ocean, but rather a chlorine or other chemical type of aroma. … Continue reading 29 – Fleischmann’s Pretzel Buns
Despite our best efforts, some things just don’t turn out as we plan for them to. We have an idea in our head of exactly what will happen, yet what in actuality happens (or fails to happen) is worlds away from that … Continue reading 28 – Breathtaking Butter Chicken
That’s it – I’m officially a chef. I took a recipe, adapted it, and didn’t die. In addition to that, it actually tasted pretty great. Actually, I feel bad about how much I enjoyed this meal. The situation reminds me … Continue reading 27 – Beef, Bok Choy, and Udon Stir Fry
This post is for me, the writer, much moreso than for you, the reader. This journey I’m taking – exploring all these new recipes – has so far been quite a shared experience. I want to share with you my discoveries, my … Continue reading 26 – Jamie Oliver’s Chicken and Leek Stroganoff
After a super busy Sunday that included putting in an extra three hours prepping for the coming week of teaching (and not even getting to my pile of marking that’s backing up), as well as cooking a rustic roast duck … Continue reading Roast Duck Straight from the Farm
