Summer Cooking Classes!
There is an exciting lineup of classes being offered at the kitchen of Wild Serendipity Foods over the summer months!Two chefs, Brent Lloyd and Simon Reynolds are running a series of classes over July...
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My Summer, So Far
Summer got off to a great start - we left for the West Coast right after the Saturday June 26th Farmer's Market. Specifically, Galiano Island was our destination. If you're not familiar with the...
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Saltspring, At Last!
Part Deux of my vacation post - our excursion to Saltspring Island, to take in the Farmer's Market.Galiano Island (where we were staying) does have its own Farmer's Market, albeit smaller. The...
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Fall - My Renewal Time of Year
September is (nearly) here, already. It seems like the the previous school year just ended, and now here we are gearing up for another year. Fall has always felt like a time of renewal for me. I always...
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Happy Birthday to MEEEEE! and a New Product
This week marked my 43rd birthday, and I spent most of it making scones. I truly do apparently love what I do, because my personal tradition is to never work on my birthday. And I didn't even feel bad...
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I've just placed my first order with The Better Bread Box, run by Carmen Dyck and Keith Jorgenson (who are also vendors at the Saskatoon Farmer's Market - business name "Fruition").This week's...
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The Countdown has Begun!
The countdown to Paris has begun- it seems like forever since the trip was originally cancelled because of the Iceland volcanic eruption (yes, I still hate Iceland).Our apartment is about 3 blocks east...
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My Adventures in Paris
Before the memories fade.....................where to start? I'll do a trip summary in a series of posts - there's just too much to talk about in one super lengthy one :)To begin at the beginning, the...
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The Adventures Begin
The next morning we started off the day with a traditional breakfast of croissants from the Boulangerie across the street with a lovely cherry jam that we had picked up at Monoprix the night before....
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Oldest Covered Market and the La Boutique Maille
There were specific food destinations that I had mapped out prior to our trip: namely the Maille store, Fauchon and La Grande Epicerie. These are their stories :)The day started with an excursion to...
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Fauchon!!
At 24-26 Place de la Madeleine lies Fauchon, a culinary merchant of historical significance in Paris, known for upscale fine food items. How to describe it as you walk through the doors..........this...
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The Sights (well, two), at Night
Post-Fauchon, we had a quick dinner at the apartment, scavenging from our previous purchases (plus a cured sausage and a goat milk brie filled with chevre and figs from a cheese shop near Le Marche des...
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Paris' Most Identifiable Landmark
This was supposed to be just part of a blog post, but it turned out to be a big 'aside' post. I really do love the thing, as cliche as many think of it. Of course, I'm referring to the Eiffel Tower.Our...
View ArticleMango Buffalo Chicken Wings as seen on SHAW
Mango Buffalo Chicken Wings with Mango Lime Dipping SauceThe drummettes could be replaced with boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or chicken breast strips; cooking time will be approximately half.If...
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La Grande Epicerie (oh how grande it was............)
After the Eiffel Tower visit, we were off to the next destination, La Grande Epicerie, located on the ground level of the Bon Marche.I had heard tales of wonder and amazement.............and oh, the...
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Le Cordon Bleu Experience (finally)
Well, thank god for journals!! I can't believe it's been nearly two months since I took the class at Cordon Bleu, and I'm just now beginning to blog about it!For the original Paris trip in the Spring...
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Final Paris Moments - it was Frigorifique
Just a few pics and description from our last evening in Paris. Our last meal was the 'one' meal we wanted to have while we were in Paris - traditional, (somewhat) formal, but not requiring a small...
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Spring 2011 Recipes as Seen on Shaw TV
Caakiri - a West African DessertTypically made with couscous (a durum semolina product), this rice-pudding-like dessert would have originally been made with a grain similar to millet. If you love rice...
View Article2011 Gifts from the Kitchen, as seen on SHAW TV
2011 Gifts from the Kitchen, as seen on SHAW TVPUMPKIN PIE BISCOTTIPerfect for gift-giving in a cellophane bag tied with ribbon!3 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed2 TSP baking powder1/2 TSP...
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Scotch Eggs - Kicked up!
I've been wanting to try baked Scotch eggs for some time. If you're not familiar with these little delights, a Scotch egg is a hard-boiled egg, encased in sausage meat. Usually they are deep-fried,...
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Dutch Baby for a Leisurely Sunday Breakfast
Today was one of those Sundays where there was time for breakfast consisting of something more satisfying than cereal or toast (we're a soccer family). Flipping through my many 'must try' recipes in...
View ArticleSHAWTV Recipe - Wild Rice Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette
This is a great, hearty salad which can also double as a side dish - either cold, or warmed up slightly. Saskatoon berries can be used in place of the blueberries.WILD RICE SALAD WITH BLUEBERRY...
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Guinness Fudge Brownies for St. Patrick's Day
Guinness creates a dense, but somehow light, fudgy brownie - perfect for any day of the year, but most especially on St. Patrick's Day. There is no 'beer' flavour that you can detect, but it somehow...
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Cinnamon & Apple Baked French Toast - for Mother's Day
As seen on Global Morning Show:A quick, make-ahead breakfast that's sure to please any mother (or anyone, for that matter)! This recipe feeds approx 8 people. For 4 to 5 portions, simply half the...
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Macarons
I swore off ever writing about macarons, but I've had so many customers come to discuss the making of them, that I thought I'd share my experience and advice. I, myself, have struggled with them on...
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