Even in the middle of a city, wild edible food is often growing right in our own backyards. Occasionally I accompany my partner on one of his runs through Edmonton's River Valley, him on foot and me on my bike. My eye naturally and constantly scans the forest, I don't know what I'm looking for but I often see it. Insects, birds, plants, animals; I ...
Roasted Garlic Socca Pizza with Arugula & Tahini Lemon Drizzle
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great long weekend. It was kind of chilly here, but still sunny for the most part. My partner and I celebrated the first long weekend of the summer with dinner at a local Indian fusion restaurant (so good, if you're in Edmonton you need to check it out), followed by a patio beer at a bar we've been meaning to ...
Shredded Asian Slaw with Almond Ginger Sauce
If you've never tried celery root, also known as celeriac, you are missing out! It tastes similar to celery, but it has a milder, more earthy, and maybe even sweeter flavour. It's a very versatile root that I've written about before; it can be cooked, steamed, mashed, baked, roasted, pureed, or eaten raw. Did I forget anything? I've added raw cubed ...
Lacto-Fermented Mixed Pepper Hot Sauce
My partner and I do a lot of fermenting, but I have yet to share any fermented recipes. So I figured now was the perfect time! I've been wanting to share this recipe for a while, but first I had to wait and make sure it turned out. And, phew, it was even better than I hoped it would be! This hot sauce is (duh) spicy, garlicky, and flavourful. It ...
