Take a buttermilk waffle and make it into a Buttermilk Black Pepper Bacon Waffle, coat it with butter, melt a half cup of cheese between two slabs of bacon-y divoted goodness... that my friends is a Bacon Waffle Grilled Cheese Sammich.
A family favorite, can you ever go wrong with a good, fruity, moist banana muffin? No, of course you can't. This is among my most loved recipes (which BTW goes great with Nutella).
Hummus is the Arabic word for chickpea. One of the oldest foods on the planet, hummus dates back to ancient Egypt. what can we offer that is a new twist on an ancient food? Sprouted Hummus. Double the protein and 20 - 30 times the nutritional value. Take that Cleopatra.
Sprouting chickpeas? Really?! In the Gypsy Kitchen? Oh yeah, we're spouting chickpeas, because it's fun. Nothing I like more than growing things then eating them. When we talk about food in terms of fuel and energy think for a moment about the amount of energy that a seed produces to grow. Sprouting increases the protein, essential amino acids, enzymatic activity, vitamins, and fiber content.
Montrealer's have strong opinions about the smoked meat they love. Some revere Schwartz's other's Lester's, Reuben's, Dunn's, Chenoy's or Pete's Smoked Meat. Each with their own spicing, smoking and steaming techniques it's like arguing which temple to worship at. A day trip to Montreal takes me into the heart of Canadian deli tradition.
Fried Rice is typical vegetarian food in Thailand - packed with crisp vegetables, a hint of pineapple a dash of chili and topped with a fried egg. The yoke then spills into the rice making it creamy and rich, on top of all of that tangy, tasty, spicy rice.
Farmers Markets are a $3Billion dollar business in Canada alone, because now 92% of consumers say buying directly from a farmer is important to them.
Friday Afternoon Quickies... ideas for the weekend, interesting bits and bites, Foodie Tapas. Happy Hour idea #2 - The Veggie Mary, fresh twist on classic.
Wild chanterelle mushroom soup; dried chanterelle mushrooms in a roasted vegetable broth and finished with truffle oil. Dark, sweet, lusty and... unrestrained.
Enoki Phở - in a chanterelle enriched, clear vegetable broth. Delicate, Asian, light.
This month we're getting a jump on spring with 'VEG HEAD' month, a little tribute to the produce section and all things fruit & veggie related, starting with the most basic of basics - vegetable stock. Two applications; one rich & hearty the other clear & delicate.
Four ingredients and you have a veggie dish that kids (of all ages) go crazy for. Even haters of brussels have been converted by "Green Candy" - Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Bacon.