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FEBRUARY 2012:

. Recipe: Muffin CEREAL tops-EXTEND BATTER for 12 into 24 

...with Amaretto-Nut-Chocolate-Dulce de Leche interiors

. An aromatic muffin batter with luscious interiors and a last minute experiment.  
Desperate attempt to fill cups with excess batter turned into a surprising outcome.

Blend and extend surplus batter to double your muffin quantity.  A creative double-duty muffin is born and now part of my repertoire. 
. Recipe(s): SALMON heart healthy OMEGA-3 with {4 recipes}

. Caring for our precious HEARTS with Salmon's generous OMEGA-3 fatty acids.
Here are some of my signature recipes:
Tomato Parmesan Salmon fillets, Asian style Salmon sauté, Dijon Maple syrup and Olive Salmon fillets, and also Caper - Yogurt coated - Tomato Pesto Salmon fillets

JANUARY 2012:

. Recipe(s): Breakfast PANCAKE and more {3 recipes}

. Flapjack, Griddlecake, Hotcake, Pancake, or all of the above?   I remember a time where I thought these were actually four different breakfast menu choices.  Well, maybe a few variations...but basically the same principal with the cook's special touch.  
Here are some of my signature recipes:
Vanilla Buttermilk Pancakes, Apple - Yogurt rustic cloud pancakes, Oatmeal Honey Spiced  Pancakes. 
. Recipe(s):...with Israeli couscous [P'titim]...aka Jerusalem couscous 
. Vegetable 'Israeli' COUSCOUS risotto

. Moist Semolina meets water to roll out these precious, rugged pasta pearls into a 'Risotto'. 

. Israeli COUSCOUS stuffed 'cremini' MUSHROOMS

. Leftovers from an incredibly tasty couscous 'Risotto' dive into 'cremini' mushroom cavities.

. Recipe: Mocha Amaretto crème brûlée Almond crunch 

. A terrific beginning was derived from a declared negligence in my kitchen.

. Starting with a New Year solution to crème brûlée topping.  Blowtorch be gone. 

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DECEMBER 2011
. Special Greeting:  Happy Holiday Greeting 2011
. Child-like scenes and reflection can hopefully bring this holiday into perspective.

. I wish for you to cherish all that is good and conveniently toss the unpleasant.

. Recipe(s):   'Yule log' cake {Bûche de Noël}:  
CHOCOLATE cake layered in CARAMEL-COFFEE custard cream and topped with CHOCOLATE-MAPLE SYRUP whipped cream

. My contribution to our traditional Christmas feast is with a 'Yule log' gone rogue.
. One bite will make you realize why dessert should be eaten first ;o)
NOVEMBER 2011

. Recipe(s):  dessert CUSTARD CREAM repertoire {variations}

. Smooth, rich, creamy and let’s not forget, absolutely, deliciously sublime.

. Here’s my small contribution to assist you in your sweet delight preparations.
. Recipe:  Feta Fig Squash stuffed PORK roll

. Along with welcoming a new squash breed into my cooking, this particular stuffing turned this rolled Pork tenderloin into a special delicacy.  The textures and flavours of: Dijon mustard, dried figs macerated in Port and mild Feta cheese...all blended incredibly well with a newly discovered sweet squash.

. Recipe(s): AUTUMN inspired COOKIE jar {3 recipes}

. Scenic Autumn brings me inspiration and a reminder to slow down.  

It's within this embrace that I'm coaxed into baking cookies again.

OCTOBER 2011

. Recipe and FEATURE article: swanky SCALLOPS on SQUASH web for HALLOWEEN 

. Layers of textures and flavour are no stranger to this delicacy.   
. The marriage of seafood and squash have united in an unforgettable dish.

. Feature article:  Highlighting the latest creepy crawly corporate inflictions on our food system.

. Recipe:  Apple Chocolate Phyllo BALUCHON parcels

. Adorably, elegant offerings found within apple and chocolate filled pastry parcels.
. This time, apple pickings had inspired me to make it the star of the parcel fillings.

. Recipe: SQUASH sweet Potato Cognac POTAGE
. Some of Autumn's ingredients land in this distinctive roasted squash potage.
. Sweet potato, orange, Cognac jump into the mix and render this soup memorable.
. Recipe(s):  Bake GLUTEN-FREE with SORGHUM FLOUR {4 cakes}
. My pursuit of gluten-free baking has been ongoing behind the scenes.  
. Most of this experimental culinary journey took form with simply using..'sweet SORGHUM white flour' in the following delicious tortes.

SEPTEMBER 2011

. Recipe:  Tortilla crust Veggie Ricotta Quiche {gluten-free}

. Offerings from a no-dough foundation to a glorious crown of tortilla corn chips.  

. A distinctive quiche to honour the two most influential women in my life.
. Recipes (2):  

bold Beetroot Mascarpone Banana Rum ice-cream

. Big, bold and beautiful is this newly created ice-cream concoction.  Since everyone's palate is not the same...I do suggest that you at least try this once.  If for nothing else, it certainly will raise some eyebrows and kick off some after meal conversation for sure.  

ice-creamed BEETroot walnut, raisin MUFFINS
. A real culinary adventure in the making turned out incredibly, moist and tasty muffins.  Any rich based ice-cream would work marvelously as well.

. Recipe:  BEETroot Feta Basil Almond PESTO sauce

. Beat the blues with bright BEET roasted Almond Basil Pesto.

. Some call this radical.  I call it ridiculously delicious.

. Recipe:  spiced PLUM orange Amaretto JAM 

. Juicy PLUMS almost didn’t make it into what turned out to be a delicious unique jam.  How could it not be unique? Amaretto -- Cinnamon -- Orange -- Vanilla. Need I say more?

AUGUST 2011

. Recipes(2): Simple Summer POLENTA pleasures 2 recipes: 

- puff POLENTA patties with roasted VEGETABLE montage

. SUMMER comfort food with POLENTA slices.  Festive celebration meal not to be forgotten.

- Cheese topped POLENTA rounds with red Pepper, Rapini (Broccoli Rabe)

. SIMPLE go-to SUMMER comfort food with POLENTA rounds.  Easily made and absolutely delizioso ;o)
. Greeting: Appearance after MY unusual Summer MOVE

. Every Summer has proven to be special in its own way...and this particular one was certainly no exception.

JULY 2011

. Recipe:  PEACH cookie PINEAPPLE cake No-Bake 

. Here's one of my favourite no-bake fruity fresh and sumptuous dessert.

. Layering PEACHES and PINEAPPLE with a COOKIE crunch into a creamy indulgence.

JUNE 2011
. Recipes (2) :  Fool twice BERRY light COOL delights
. Sharing two of my favourite guiltless COOL pleasures.   Some creative ingredients were used to establish these deliciously light BERRY desserts:
. BERRY yogurt lemon Maple syrup Tiramisu-style PARFAIT
. strawBERRY cold MOUSSE and frozen SORBET
. Recipe: Pasta Sausage Limoncello CARBONARA
. An addictively popular pasta CARBONARA meets with extended pairings.  
. A shot of my homemade LIMONCELLO was also added for an especially unique dish.
. Recipe:  twirl MANGO mousse SORBET chill    
. Many luscious refreshing treats will be joined by this superb dual-purpose dessert.
. Three ingredients is all that's required to get remarkable results from this tropical fruit.
. Recipe and a mini-Travel Escapade:  Baked COCONUT Maple Syrup SHRIMP   
. The shorelines of the Gulf coast brought on a craving for baked Coconut Shrimp.  Not any of the classic coconut breaded dishes of course. Only my baked and succulent Maple syrup flavoured crustaceans.

MAY 2011
. My latest ESCAPE...a mini-Video to share with you
. Recipe: TiRaMiSu Galliano LEMON special
. This lusciously creamy and decadent LEMON TiraMiSù gets an added 'Pick-Me-Up' from the smooth and aromatic spirited GALLIANO liquor.

APRIL 2011
. Recipe:  PUFF choux PASTRY ricotta cream ZEPPOLE style
. BAKING from the perspective of SCIENCE to get the perfect pastry puff.
. Here's the journey of a once upon a time baker with misplaced pride.
. Recipe: EGGS Benny BENEDICT and two SAUCES
. Eggs Benedict turns to Eggs 'Benny' through my eclectic cooking style.
. Although unconventional, two flavourful and unusual sauces are paired with this classic.
. Recipe: chocolate CRINKLE cookie CRACKLE color CHUCKLES
. Every decadent, ‘fudgey’ CHOCOLATE cookie bite will make your tummy CHUCKLE.
. This recipe has an adapted component based from Martha Stewart's Crackle cookies
. Recipe: Cheese Ham CHICKPEA yogurt MUFFIN...Gluten-free or not
. Chickpea flour stars in these moist and savoury gluten-free muffins.
. Maple syrup ham and aged cheddar blend perfectly with yogurt to realize incredibly tasty baked treats.


MARCH 2011

. Recipe: ORANGE spice ALMOND flourless torte cake

. Subtle sweetness extracted from Navel oranges found their way into a distinctive flourless almond cake.

. This delightful cake was assembled with orange compote and almonds. The addition of perfectly paired spices was enhanced by a spirited boost from an orange-based liquor.
. Recipe: thrifty PORK shank OSSO BUCO

. PORK shank OSSO BUCO braised to perfection. A flavourful, melt-in-your-mouth bite every time.
. I call this dish: putting the Classic Osso Buco on a budget.
. Recipe: WHIP into shape BUTTERSCOTCH cake

. Flavours of caramel, cinnamon, vanilla and orange zest all blended with whipped cream.

. Although, I based this cake on Rose Levy Beranbaum’s recipe, I absolutely thought it essential to put my signature on it.
. Recipe: Irish Italian FRITTATA connection

. Flavours, textures and passion unite to create an oven-baked Tri-Colored Frittata.
. Although, most 'Frittatas' are made in a skillet, I decided to share my oven-baked frittata instead.  I do, after all, enjoy making this classic in cake pan.


FEBRUARY 2011
. Recipe: CITRUS flourless CAKE splendour {flourless torte}
. Mr. Lemon joined the line dance with his circle of friends...Ms. CLEMENTINE and her partners: Chocolate, Coconut, Ginger and Almonds.
. Could this GLUTEN-FREE cake get even better than it already was? Well...not better...just slightly different with exceptional results!
. Recipe: LIMONCELLO light adapted LIQUOR
. Italy’s native, aromatic 'Nostrano lemons' were nowhere to be found! However, I was determined to make a light, LEMON scented liquor.
. As soon as I got hold of very fragrant, thick-skinned lemons, I was ready for my experiment to bring my light LIMONCELLO to life.
. Recipe and Origin: Isle of LOVE n TORTA CAPRESE chocolate cake
. This chocolate, almond based ' Torta Caprese ' is an Italian dessert icon. The luscious flourless cake got re-vised to an ultimate delight.
. This tamed semi-sweet chocolate paradise has become one of my very favourite indulgences. The fact that this is an absolutely gluten-free dessert is an added bonus for all our tummies ;o)
. Story and Recipe: HEART health EAT to LIVE light
Let's fill our hearts with healthy goodness so that our reunion...with anything sweet will be realized with a little less guilt.
   . Recipe: stuffed Acorn Squash Veggie hearts
. This nutritional 'Table Queen' (a.k.a. Acorn squash) full of fibre, plenty of vitamins and minerals was now going to find herself in great company.


JANUARY 2011
. Recipe: Chocolate Berry Peach CHEESECAKE
. A draped Chocolate 'Ganache' gave into pockets lulling a Raspberry ‘coulis‘.
. Sweet 'Mediterranean' Peaches capped the ceiling of this decadent cheesecake.
. Recipe and Food 101: ENDIVE ham roll CHEESE sauce gratin
. Baked ENDIVE ham rolls smothered in deliciously lightened, creamy three CHEESE sauce 'au gratin'.
.The added bonus was that the cheese 'fondue' type sauce generated extra to pour over natural corn tacos...what a treat!!!
. Recipe and Food 101: Choco PB Dulce frozen pie no bake
. Bet you'll never guess what makes this delightfully decadent...no-bake...Chocolate...Peanut Butter...Dulce de Leche...frozen pie so special?

. Recipe: Simple Stupid Salt CHICKEN roast
. Sensationally tender and juicy tasting CHICKEN roast...with only ONE main ingredient...SALT.
. Practically...effortless. Well, at least as far as the roasted chicken is concerned.
. Recipe: Ricotta Nut Chocolate filled CREPE
. Lightness is key to the pleasures released by this otherwise...sinfully prepared breakfast to commence a bright jaunt into a New Year.


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DECEMBER 2010

. Special Greeting: Wordless New Years Eve message
. Special Event: Happy Holiday Greeting Gallery
. Our extended yearly Holiday Jaunt. Hysteric, Chaotic or just Happy times?!?
. Here’s a little glimpse into my blissful craziness.
. Special Event: Feast on FISH and SEAFOOD...2 recipes:
     . Recipe: Calamari (Squid) Olive Crimini Tomato Linguini pasta
       . A melt-in-your-mouth ' calamari ’ (squid) linguini pasta
   . Recipe: FISH stuffed FILLET rolls with goat CHEESE roasted TOMATO
      . A festively stuffed fish fillet roll with excellently paired ingredients.
. Recipe: TiraMiSù ExtraOrdinario
. Swooning over a sumptuously spirited gourmet Italian TiraMiSù.  ' La Dolce Vita ' from my heart to your tummy.
. The spirited use of Tia Maria and Grand Marnier are only a part of this dessert's stupendous outcome.
. Recipe: MUSSELS fennel Sambuca ROQUEFORT
. FRANCE and ITALY do the hustle with fresh cultured MUSSELS.
. A rustic culinary sophistication was achieved by a few unexpected twists.


NOVEMBER 2010

. Recipe: Chocolate CRANBERRY Cointreau cake

. The cherished CRANBERRY got the spa treatment in this deliciously moist and scrumptious torte.
. This cake got lavished with DATES...CHOCOLATE...NUTS...as well as a spirited splash of the French, orange flavoured liquor of COINTREAU.
. Recipe: Italian stuffed DATES appetizer
. Medjool DATES get stuffed with decadent ITALIAN delicacies.

. Feature Story and Special event: ASIAN hop SUGAR stop with FOODIE
. Our chariot awaited for an ASIAN 'hop'...all the way through to our SUGAR 'high' stop.
. Recipe: APPLE cranberry SAMBUCA maple cake

. The fabulous flavour combo of APPLES, sweet MAPLE and ANIS aromas dancing through our home was unbearably teasing us with impatient anticipation.


OCTOBER 2010
. Feature Story: October in Quebec...sharing and telling

. Enjoy this colourful and cheerful tour as it will...lead to a small TELL game at the end of it all.

. Recipe and Special event: Chocolate Ricotta Squash muffins

. Trick or Treat...smell my Chocolate Banana Rum muffins...with a surprise Ricotta Squash and Maple syrup interior.

. Recipe and Test Kitchen: clever Stuffed CABBAGE roll CUPS

. Stuffing cabbage leaves never excited me until messy rolls flipped into cups!

. Recipe and Food 101: APPLE berry sauce on PANCAKE fluffs

. A very anticipated Ricotta PANCAKE breakfast was waiting to be served up and enhanced by a very special APPLE!
. Recipe: EDAMAME yogurt spread on VEGETABLE SHRIMP
. Here's a fabulously tasty and very versatile soybean spread.
It's great on bread and crackers...grains...fish, meat and poultry...or even thinned out as a salad dressing.

SEPTEMBER 2010
. Recipe: FIG chocolate PORT nutty GELATO ice cream

. This spectacularly easy and modified recipe revealed the essence behind the very creamy, rich and eggless gelato.
. Recipe and Food 101: MILLET stuffed Bell PEPPER cups
. One of my favourite whole grains was going to honour our deliciously healthy meal.
. Recipe: PEACH berry Grand Marnier cake

. PEACHES invited blueberries and Grand Marnier to kick off this very easy and quick delectable dessert.

. Recipe: EGGPLANT cheese RED PEPPER loaf

. A superbly turned out rustic vegetable loaf born out of forgetfulness!

. Therefore...I present you my accidental twist on a family favourite.

 

AUGUST 2010
. Recipe: BLUEBERRY ginger citrus GF Muffin

. I asked my Food Fairy to please grant me success in making my very first BLUEBERRY muffin.
. Recipe and Food 101: 2 Herbs roasted Nuts Tomato PESTO
. Fresh herbs and toasted nut essences whirled into...a blissful roasted Tomato PESTO special.
. Recipe and Food 101: AMARETTO for mi AMORE on his B-day
. A nutty and fruity bittersweet Italian liquor enhances...this great baked FRENCH TOAST dish to greater heights.
     . also a  Recipe- Beverage: cold Espresso Coffee AMARETTO Latté
. Recipe and Test Kitchen: CLEVER on ROASTED GARLIC cloves
. An incredible way to simply roast GARLIC to its rich caramel luscious state.
. Recipe and Test Kitchen: BATHE or not a CHEESECAKE: Fruit Melody smooth CHEESECAKE

. This sumptuous multi-ethnic inspired Fruit Melody CHEESECAKE got the Spa and Star treatment.

. Are you a stickler when it comes to producing a top notch flavourful textured CHEESECAKE?

JULY 2010
. Recipe:  FISH cakes CROQUETTES and SAUCES

.The powerful Omega3, Protein in SALMON and Potassium in POTATO play together in harmony with the Iron in BEANS.
. Exceptionally nutritional meal snack that is easy to prepare as well as being incredibly tasty to savour.
. Recipe: LEMON coconut ginger MOUSSE GELATO
. Breaking out of my GELATO box through flavour pairing with character!
. Aromatic LEMONS tango with COCO and GINGER.
. Recipe: ROMESCO SAUCE goes ITALIAN my way
. A savoury nut - tomato based specialty which has originated in Spain has now been taken over by an Italian.
. I took the classic Catalonian deep, red-rusty colored thick pesto from the Spaniards and whipped an Italian version of my own.
. Recipe and Food 101: Fig Nut Torte cake and Gluten Free
. I dare you to challenge this scrumptious gluten-free FIG and ALMOND cake.
. The results...came in the form of an enchanting surprise. I now had a great upside down fresh fig and nut torte cake ready to be devoured!
. Feature Story:  Searching for STRAWBERRY FIELDS
. En route towards the outskirts of Montreal, Québec...strawberry fields are plenty this time of year.
. Recipe: SEAFOOD Splurge with ARTICHOKE Salad

. A lunch splurge...on smoked salmon, lobster and sparkling wine.
. Recipe and Food 101: LEMON mousse frozen PIE no bake

.Creamy smoothness experienced in every sweet tangy bite from this cool mousse decadence.

JUNE 2010

. Recipe and Special Event: Dried FIGS bathing in PORTO

. Plump up sun-dried figs into a perfectly spirited culinary concoction!

. Many more accompanying recipes to sublimely marry with these Porto enhanced Figs.

. Recipe and Feature Story: SUGAR your edible FLOWER blooms

. All kinds of edible flowers can be candied...Here's an example using the very fragrant of Lilac.

. Recipe: Pasta Miss ALFREDO with no cream

. Usually leaner, sleeker and slightly more health conscious than Mr. heavy cream Alfredo.

. Miss Alfredo offers you an amazing flavourful rosé pasta sauce oozing of CHEESY CREAMINESS.

. Recipe: SAMBUCA samba to ORANGE ANIS rustic FRENCH TOAST

. In this amazing aromatic dish...the milder anis based Italian liquor SAMBUCA...will be highlighted as on of the key ingredients.

. This slightly sweet, yet powerful liquor will serve to enhance the flavour of this otherwise classic French Toast dish.

. Recipe and Feature Story:  Free Style Friday_Flowers and Food:...Turkish inspired Feta Bean Dip Delight

. I had one big power lunch...and a light guiltless supper in mind.

. Recipe and Special Event: Two CANNOLI special and MY first DATE

. Cannoli inspired reunion filled with smooth joyfulness.

. Scrumptious smooth and creamy cannoli ‘Impastata’ type filling with Maple syrup.

. Recipe: No ICE-CREAM machine - BUTTERSCOTCH caramel from scratch
. I will almost always choose the bold flavours of chocolate, espresso and caramel or a blend of similars over and above any fruit flavoured ice-cream.

MAY 2010

. Recipe: Cheap to sweet ROASTED TOMATO simplicity

. I splurged on some cheaply priced Roma TOMATOES and...simply roasted them until they gave me the sweetness I deserve.

. Recipe: CITRUS glazed RICOTTA cookies

. Tangy LEMONS and sweet ORANGES will delight you in every bite from these cake-like cookies!

. Feature Story: Hungry for TULIPS anyone?

. TULIPS...Commestible? Is this possible or even palatable?

. Were you aware that comestible flowers have been incorporated in meals as far back as 140 B.C.?

. Recipe: CAULIFLOWER mushroom Farfalle PASTA meal

. Just a HANDFUL to cook in 30 minutes or less!

. A few fresh main ingredients and you're good to go.

. Feature Story: MEATLESS MONDAYS -- Montreal HEALTH FOOD Expo visit

. Would you be willing to implement the idea of having other meals replace a meat-based dish for one full day?

. Much more on my visit at the MONTREAL, Heath Food Expo...an updated story.

. Recipe: Cheddar SCALLOPED POTATOES simile DAUPHINOIS gratin

. Very high in flavour...very high on calorie reduction too!

. Recipe: cake ELEGANCE and WHIMSY for my Birthday MOM

. I can still remember the burst of flavour that melted in my mouth.

. Showy cake for a very special person on her celebratory Birthday

. The flavours all came together divinely without an overpowering sweetness.

. Recipe: Fancy BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE

. A fancied up classic. An already rich and decadent topping with an added key ingredient that produced a lovely surprising bite!

. Recipe: Mexican Italian style Fiesta meal

. Mediterranean filled Mexican Tortillas

. Versatile recipe to suit an array of meals!

. Recipe: BANANA CHOCOLATE candied Ginger Muffins

. After having looked over a few similar banana chocolate muffin recipes...and then adding to them my crazy baking theories and ideas...I miraculously fluked out with a great combination!!!

APRIL 2010

. Special Event: TOP 10 MOTHERs Day DESSERT recipes

. Is it too soon to think of MOM on what most consider the day that mothers should be celebrated?

. Well, it's not too soon at all...especially, if your grasping empty for ideas!

. Recipe: SOUP Sunday MINESTRONE grain vegetable soup recipe

. Open your fridge's veggie drawer and see what personality is transformed into this very hearty vegetable grain soup!

. If you follow the following recipe to the letter...it will come out perfectly every time.

. Recipe: cake RICOTTA cheese CHOCOLATE with RUM spirit

. Originally my Nonna's recipe.

. I confess to having tweaked it just enough to meet with her approval.

. Feature Story: APRONS - Practical use or Fashionable wear?

. Is the Apron fashionable or practical in your home?

. In your opinion...do you think APRONS are a thing of the past?

. Recipe: EGGS VEGGED OUT - Sunny Side Up

. Cooking up a specialty for Sunday brunch on a lazy day.

. This morning...My ' Honey ' and I cracked some eggs on a vegetable bed of goodness!!!

. Recipe and Food 101: Chocolate Apple Nut PHYLLO triangle pockets

. Buttery light and flaky describes anything enveloped by the delicate sheets of PHYLLO pastry.

. Its time you get acquainted with this magical dough which will yield impressive results every time!

. Special Event:  Just the 3 of us --- Simple Special Moments

. Out of the kitchen for my Birthday.

. Special Event:  CAKES and my BIRTHDAY wishes

. Today, I am INDULGING in a mid-life CAKE CRISIS!!!

. Recipe: BASA fish filet stuffed 'Pindjur' rolls

. One of my favourite versatile fish filets meets my new discovery!

. I use this fish most often for stuffed rolls or simply as filets in several recipes.

. Special Event: Anniversary apology to my SWEET

. Right now, I can't really say in what form the apology will come in...however, I'm certainly never at loss of ideas!

. Recipe: Banana Yogurt n Spice loaf cake

. Take a bite from this simple and satisfying tasty banana and spice cake.

. No mixer required. So, what are you waiting for...give it a try.

. Feature Story: Happy EASTER and so much more...from around the world

. What the EASTER table blessed us with and so many more interesting topics around the EASTER festivity. 

MARCH 2010

. Recipe: CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES with SPIRIT and more

. I just can't imagine the Easter festivities without this decadence on the sweet table.

. For now...let's just keep revelling in our festive mood...and for some, a continual embrace of chocolate hits the spot!

. Recipe: Porto PORK tenderloin with Cheddar on Swiss Chard

. A highly desired and flavourful dish. It consists of a few quality ingredients...it is not long to prepare and very easy to put together

. Feature Story and Recipe: COOKING TOGETHER with community

. Does a COLLECTIVE or COLLABORATIVE Kitchen interest you?

. An accounting tale of my experience of this teamwork event...and the increasing popularity of this project.

. Recipe: PINEAPPLE SPICE reversed CAKE torte

. This wonderful aromatic and great tasting torte somehow reminded me of the great spices that the Haitians use in the delightful desserts.

. Feature Story: Spring MEALS kick off...Happy-Healthy-Habits

. Here's a small peek at MANY examples of a typical week in our kitchen and how easily well we feed ourselves (most) of the time ;0)

. List: film DVD corner for CHOCOLATE LOVERS

. Films devoted to the devine indulgence of chocolate.

. Recipe: PARSLEY sun-dried TOMATO PESTO on PASTA

. An Italian honours the IRISH with a somewhat green PESTO recipe for St Patrick's Day.

. My absolutely preferred choice is mixing this aromatic pesto on pasta.

. Feature Story and Food 101: Are DRUGS in your PINEAPPLE? TROPICAL TASTY TALE

. If this pineapple shipment had not got intercepted at the port...this could have been a scenario in many retail outlets.
. Get all the fascinating info on pineapples...and much more!
. Recipe: CLEMENTINE CHOCO NUT flourless torte cake
. Densely textured and flavourful flourless torte cake.

. Adding to it some NUTS...not forgetting CHOCOLATE...and voila...to a wonderfully aromatic, satisfying flavourful cake torte!

. Feature Story: TOP 10 homemade Irish ST PATRICK's DAY food gifts

. Honouring the IRISH people for a generous St. Patrick's Day!

. On this celebratory occasion...let's preparing some goodies from our kitchen.

. Recipe: SOUP Sunday - CHICKEN TOMATO potage soup

. Unbeatable tasty comfort...aromatic flavour and tenderness.

. Here is my version of what a great Tomato Chicken Soup should taste like.

. Feature Story: GREEN table for ST PATRICK's DAY and a PARADE on the side

. Make a PARTY impression with GREEN on ST Patrick's Day!
. You may have already thought of a few ideas...for celebrating in green for St Patrick's Day? Or do you think...there may be quite a few that might have slipped right by you?
. Recipe: baked FRENCH TOAST stuffed with spirited FRUITS
. Here’s a very sumptuous twist on a very traditional breakfast.
. Having been used to frying up my ‘French Toast’ preparations...I am now a convert.
. Skip the hefty calories...bake your toast instead! Your hips and heart will be grateful!
. Feature Story: WORKING up an APPETITE and NATURE's CALL of concern
. I couldn’t quite pick what was going to be more exciting...the breathtaking nature walk or our mouth watering brunch that we were looking forward to having!
. Recipe: easy NUTTY cookie CRISPS 'Brutti ma Buoni'

. Very easy to make light and flavourful and flourless crispy cookies.

. Recipe: medi Sweet Potato Yogu Chickpea Dip Spread

. Similar to a Mediterranean ' hummus ' with a few flavourful twists.

. Enjoy this as a spread in a sandwich or even as a base to a salad dressing.
. Feature Story and Event: CHOICES - Hand Mouth Connection + Health Food Exhibit
. Healthier behaviour can simply start with what some call ' Mindful eating habits '.
. Are you savouring each morsel before adding those particular calories in your body?

FEBRUARY 2010

Recipe: Yogu PANCAKE fluffs for brunch
. The only way to describe this pancake...is one of airiness...fluffiness...and one of being way too easy to devour.
. How many times have we been disappointed in undercooked, doughy pancakes? I personally lost count!
Feature Story: DEVOTION to the letter D in FOOD and beyond
. Passing through my thoughts. Could it be all about the letter D in DESSERTS?
. Well unfortunately for all the sweet tooths out there...we’ll have to wait this one out for today.
Recipe: Yogu creamy CHOCOLATE fondue dip
. Over the years and many experimental tries...I finally managed to make the ingredients blend just right.
. The fact that there's no need for a bottom burner to keep the chocolate soft and smooth is definitely an added bonus!
Feature Story: FOOD ART PSYCHOLOGY
. FOOD and ART...What a combo for easing the mind!
. Here's FOOD for THOUGHT: Is FOOD meant for EATING?...
List of DVDs: Film DVD Corner -- FOOD related films worthy of HONOURABLE mention
. The CULINARY world plus great ACTORS...Formula for viewing success!
. In some of these great food related films...the culinary world and great acting unite!
Recipe: Best sweet and sour CHICKEN roast
. Look what I made...Chicken Roast...but, not just any roast...or by just any regular cooking method!
I'm so excited to share my latest Chicken Roast experiment.  I truly believe to have made my very best roast!!!
Food 101 and Recipe: GINGER is good for you -- CANDIED GINGER recipe
. GINGER in all its forms...good for you...especially enjoyable in CANDIED GINGER.
Story: In LOVE with HEART shaped PASTA

. Something so simple, yet so showy!  Ricotta filled tomato flavoured PASTA shaped HEARTS.

. Valentine's Day meal celebration.

Feature Story: PENGUINS have a lot to teach us about ROMANCE

. I am dedicating this Valentine's day period to our endangered PENGUINS all over the world.

. Also: Story on GREEK food...restaurant outing!  Did you know that penguins love squid (' Calamari ').

Recipe: Frozen CHOCOLATE MOUSSE - 3 Ingredients only!

. This is an incredibly crowd pleasing...decadent frozen confection.

. It has the silky smoothness of a rich CHOCOLATE GELATO.

Feature Story: CHOCOLATE_up or down today?

. How much does it matter where...the cocoa bean is today?
. Not surprisingly, lately, I have been thinking of CHOCOLATE more than usual.

List of DVDs: Film Cinema DVD Corner: FOOD related for the TRAVELLER in you

. Globe Trotting with ‘ FOODIES ’... DVD films: Travel and Food unite

Story: SUNDAY LUNCH_Mom had a SPRING in her step!

. An appreciated meal and a very inviting setting. What did you have for...Sunday Lunch?

List of DVDs: Cinema DVD films _ ROMANCE by FOOD

. Some food related ROMANCE films...to enjoy especially around this VALENTINE’s DAY celebration.

Feature Event: TOP 10 homemade VALENTINE's FOOD GIFT ideas

. LOVE is in the AIR...or is it in our PLATE?

. With just a few...INGREDIENTS - FLAVOURS - CREATIVITY...you'll have a wonderful HOMEMADE

gift from the HEART.
Food 101: CHICKEN 101 - Let's LEARN more ABOUT what we EAT
. Long live an HISTORICAL healthy meal based on CHICKEN!
. Recently, through historical research, it was suggestively discovered that the breeding of chicken for
meat and egg consumption was initiated in Vietnam well over 10,000 years ago! 

JANUARY 2010

. Story: Get out of your kitchen!

. Outdoor Splendour in Winter Wonderland. Laurentian Region, Quebec, Canada

. What are your precious...MOMENTS OUT OF THE KITCHEN?

. Feature Story: FOOD, where DO you really come from?

. Today, I've decided to reveal a more serious side to our enjoyment of food...all in the name of

continuing my ' Exploration into the Culinary World '.

. Story: Kitchen Counter Real Estate

. How valuable is your...KITCHEN Counter SPACE ?

. The chef in the kitchen won over my designer instincts yet again.

Recipe: Dessert: PECAN Pie with GRAHAM Crust

. PECAN pie with GRAHAM Crust ... and a few sweet modifications!

. A yummy and slightly guiltless PECAN pie.

Recipe - Origins: Recipe Origins: PECAN pie dessert

. Origins of the ...PECAN PIE...Here is sharing what I found out about our North American Classic.

Feature Story: Reflection: My thoughts are with the very courageous HAITIANS

. We can count on FOOD to be a common topic which will always serve to unite the populations

of our complex but wonderful world!

Recipe: Main Course: SHEPHERD's PIE aka PATE CHINOIS

. This is a my ‘metamorphisized’ Mediterranean version of this very tasty meal! 

Recipe Origins: Main Course: SHEPHERD's PIE aka PATE CHINOIS

. The French Canadian railway workers building the ' North American Railway ' worked

alongside several talented Chinese cooks .

List of DVDs: Film Cinema DVD Corner: FOOD related films for ADVENTUROUS EATERS

. List of BIZARRE FOOD related films...What can your SENSES really handle?

List of DVDs: Film Cinema DVD Corner: FOOD related DOCUMENTARY FILMS

. List of films...VIEWING what's REAL about the FOOD INDUSTRY! You be the judge!

List of DVDs-Master: FOOD related FILMS viewing by CATEGORY selection 

. Here is an extensive and diverse compilation of some past and recently shown FOOD related FILMS

(This LIST of CATEGORIES has been revealed in alphabetical order)

List of DVDs: Cinema DVD Corner ... BEST of FILM - viewings for FOODIES

. Best of FILM - DVD viewings for FOODIES.  Films that educate, enlighten and inspire!

. Exploring the entertainment universe through most of everything pertaining to FOOD. 

I just could not believe what an incredibly extensive list this could become!

Story: Welcome 2010...HAPPY NEW YEAR

. The past HOLIDAY SEASON has shone a light on the true ritual and meaning of

exchanging CHRISTMAS offerings.

Story: Gallery: SHOW and TELL...a little more...

. Every so often, I will be showing you some of my concoctions created with lots of

love and ingenuity...at least, I'd like to believe so.

Story: Gallery: SHOWING OFF a little...

. Time to SHOW off a little...and TELLing you about it too!

Story: Welcome to: Foodessa's CONTINUED JOURNEY (part 3)

. Embraced by the spirit of the season...I also went hunting for ideas to create care packages.

Story: Welcome to: Foodessa's QUEST (part 2 /3)

. Goodness...when can I begin sharing all my discoveries?

. So many great recipes...so little time and energy left over to dabble in this great culinary universe!

Story: Welcome to: Foodessa’s FABULOUS FEAST (part 1/3)

. I found it fitting to invite you to this new culinary journey with a feast of my very own.

About: FOODESSA: A little more...about the woman behind FOODESSA

. I was very fortunately given birth in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada

. My flavour for life is the extension of this generously inspiring city.

About FOODESSA: Once upon a time

. Through moments of solace ' FOODESSA ' gloriously came to life.

Take it UP from here.

This is where it ALL began!