Lion’s Mane Pepper Steaks
The world of mushrooms will not cease to amaze me! I grew up only knowing a few types: baby bella, the most commonly found in grocery stores, but kind of on the bland side. At the farmer’s market, I discovered many more like bolete, chanterelle, porcini, morels, truffles. But they were more like expensive delicacies […]
Dandelion Golden Syrup
Tis the time of year when dandelion flowers are everywhere! I was doing a little weeding and couldn’t believe how many bright yellow flowers were on our lawn. That’s Spring for you! Three things can happen with them: they either end up being mowed down, they can grow into beautiful delicate seed head that the […]
Beet Kvass Probiotic Drink
Probiotic rich beverages have gained in popularity as more and more people discover first hand their health benefits. Whether it is kombucha, kefir drinks, probiotic seltzers, tepache, we love them. So, what exactly are probiotics? They are living organisms that make up the good bacteria in our gut, a.k.a. microbiome. No wonder, they are regularly […]
Quick Pains au Chocolat
Growing up in France, I must say that have eaten my fair share of awesome croissants and pains au chocolat for special breakfasts, or lovely afternoon snacks the French call “goûter”. The flakiness, soft and buttery on the inside, chocolate bursting in my mouth. I can close my eyes and remember my first bite… A […]
Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Chili Sauce
Eggplant can be made into all kinds of dishes like eggplant parmesan, baigan bartha (eggplant curry), baba ganoush, and of course stir-fried Chinese eggplants, just to name a few. Each of these dishes uses a different type of eggplant. Did you know that there are 17 unique types of eggplants? Most grocery stores only sell […]
