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A Peek in My Cart – April 5 – 11
I’m continuing on the theme of every meal must include something from the freezer. By the end of the week there’s actually enough freezer space to store some new leftovers – too bad the food that I was freezing didn’t taste better.
Monday – Pot pies with coleslaw
W loves pot pies. So to have me join [...]
A Peek in My Cart – March 29 – April 4
Fully half of my deep-freeze is now taken over with food for our new dog. It’s a tough sacrifice! So we’re on a stretch where every dinner needs to include something from the freezer.
Monday – Chicken cordon bleu, baked potato, frozen mixed veg and a salad
I’m at a Bed & Breakfast in a small town [...]
A Peek in My Cart – March 22 – 28
It’s been a while since I’ve written. I took the time to enjoy the Olympics and a trip to the States.
Now I’m happy to be back to routine.
Monday - Squash & ginger soup with crackers and cheese
I made the soup yesterday with my last winter squash. I enjoyed the leftovers tonight as a quick dinner.
Squash & Ginger Soup
This [...]
A Peek in My Cart – February 8 – 14
I’m burning the candle at both ends this week. For all the right reasons – lots of work and the Olympics! But it means no new recipes to share with you.
Monday – California salad and fresh squeezed apple juice
I’m out running errands tonight and I find myself down the bottom of Commercial at dinner-time. So I [...]
A Peek in My Cart February 1 – 7
It’s a busy week so I rely heavily on frozen leftovers. Deep freezer to the rescue!
Monday – Chili baked potatoes
Well the plan was for chili baked potatoes. But I forgot how long baked potatoes take to cook so we eat the chili with bread and the baked potatoes make great lunches later this week.
The chili [...]
A Peek in My Cart – January 25 – 31
I started the week in Masset, Haida Gwaii (a.k.a. Queen Charlotte Islands). Then a trip to the Winter Farmers Market inspired Sat & Sun meals.
Monday – Salmon, roasted potatoes, kale in peanut sauce, chocolate zucchini cake and red wine
A colleague and her partner hosted me for a delicious dinner my first night in Masset. Yes, the salmon [...]
A Peek in My Cart January 18 – 24
I’m in the mood to be in the kitchen this week – lots of great recipes!
Monday – Pot pies and coleslaw
W loves steak and kidney pie. I tried a veggie version by Amy’s. Two words: not good. Ok, the filling was passable but the crust was cardboard. I’ll leave the pot pies to the carnivores.
The [...]
A Peek in My Cart – January 11 – 17
This week I’m in Bella Coola for a few days. I also try a fantastic new soup recipe.
Monday – Quinoa stew
Leftovers from yesterday.
Tuesday – Tuscan kale and bean soup with roasted squash
I defrosted a piece of roasted squash to match the soup. Buying a really big squash, roasting it all and freezing it in serving-size pieces is such [...]
A Peek in My Cart – January 4 – 10
I’ve been a busy little bee but a bad little blogger. So here are a few weeks in a row, they include some great recipes.
Monday – toast & a banana
I’m still not feeling well with the flu so toast & a banana for me.
Tuesday – cereal and milk
I’m feeling marginally better.
Wednesday – Tapas: eggplant, calamari, [...]
A Peek in My Cart – December 28 – January 3
It’s a week full of friends – from around the world!
Monday – Salmon risotto
This is the first recipe that I try from a free email recipe service called Can I Get the Recipe.
Goat Cheese and Salmon Risotto
Extra virgin olive oil
½ onion, chopped
4 button mushrooms, chopped
A pinch of salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons dried dill
1 cup Arborio rice
1 [...]
