There’s something truly magical about the combination of warmer weather, longer summer evenings and those crispy, charred edges and smoky flavours that are the hallmarks of summer barbecues. By June in Manitoba, temperatures start to reach levels where the grill becomes…
Homemade BBQ Sauce
This Homemade BBQ Sauce has just the right balance of sweet and tangy, rich and smoky flavours. I love that it’s super easy to make with ingredients I already have on hand, and it keeps in the fridge for up…
Best Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
My ideal dressing, this Best Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette is a quick and easy 5-minute recipe you can make in your own kitchen. One of my favourite ways to dress vegetables, I’ve tried many balsamic vinaigrettes and usually find them to…
Artisan Bread Basics: Flour, Types + How to Measure It
While writing an earlier version of this post, I decided to open a Q&A on Instagram, welcoming questions on flour. Over the years, flour has consistently been the subject of greatest interest. In case you missed it or have specific…
Artisan Bread Basics: Active Dry Yeast + Answers to FAQ’s
This is the second instalment of Artisan Bread Basics. As we move through this series, I will show you how each element plays a key role in achieving bread success. The first post in this series provided an overview of yeasted…
Artisan Bread Basics: An Introduction
This post is the first instalment in Artisan Bread Basics, a new series where we’ll dive into the core elements of bread making. Think of this as your foundation. In upcoming instalments, we’ll explore things like yeast, flour, water, salt, temperature,…
