Grilled Vegetable Panini
Hard to believe it’s almost Canadian Thanksgiving here in southwestern Ontario. It’s a busy time of year for canning, freezing, and dehydrating to...
In My Parents’ Garden
To say that the last several months have been very difficult would be a complete understatement. From the stark reality of my father’s passing...
Open-Face Vegetarian Potato Pie
This vegetarian 'pie' was inspired by my mother-in-law's rustic 'rapa and patata' recipe. Her recipe is usually made to be a side dish...
Pasta e Piselli, Pasta with Peas
The weather here in South Western Ontario today is snowy and very cold! Remedy? A nice hot bowl of Pasta Piselli to warm...
Meatloaf with Eggplant – Italian style!
We can't believe that summer has ended and fall has arrived. That means the end or near-end of harvest for many vegetables. Here...
Polenta with Meat Sauce
When I think of comfort food Italian style, I think of polenta - and this time of year is the perfect time for...
Fennel Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette
Fennel is one of those foods that was so common growing up in an Italian family, I naturally thought everyone ate it. Later...
