The Kitchen Operas

I wanted hearty and filling mushroom soup, so into the pot went some wild rice and white beans!

I think that any chutney/cheese combination would be fantastic on a baguette — mango chutney and brie, or cranberry chutney and goat’s cheese, or tomato chutney and cheddar.

When the weather starts to get that Fall chill, I want pumpkin. And porridge. So I put the two together. And it is perfect.

So by now (if you are a regular Kitchen Operas reader) you probably know all about my friend Louise. You know, my foodie friend who made macarons with me, who introduced me to turning squash into “jam”, who convinced me I could poach an egg, who has mulberry and quince trees (!), who likes all [...]

So the boyfriend and I got thoroughly spoiled. We were gifted a gorgeous Emile Henry ceramic stew pot, and what to do with it other than welcome it to our home with Macaroni and Cheese? It can go on the stovetop and in the oven, and I’m using it for everything!  As you can see, [...]

This weekend we celebrate Thanksgiving here in Canada.  Happy Thankgiving!!! This is my most favourite holiday as it is all about family and food.  And expressing what we’re thankful for.  I am deeply thankful for my loving & supportive family & friends, and for my health and circumstances which currently allow me to follow my [...]