My spice rack consists of a store-bought rack that came with the spices/herbs. Even if the rack came with spices I knew of, I had no idea when to use at least half of them! So I did a quick web search to enlighten me in the uses of spices and herbs. Here I share […]
About two years ago, I decided to analyze what I ate in a week to know if I met the standards listed in Canada’s Food Guide. Before starting the experiment, I was pretty sure I wouldn’t meet the required daily portions of fruits and vegetables and of dairy products. So it’s without much surprise that […]
A few days ago, I shared with you a few tips and tricks on where to keep fruits. Of course, my quest to find out how to store food has not been limited to fruits. Therefore, this time around I’ve decided to share with you some information I’ve found about the storage of vegetables. Let’s […]
One of the things I’ve always struggled with was where to store certain foods. Some family members told me apples should be kept on the counter, while others told me it was best to keep in the fridge. Who was right?!? As a rookie cook, I was lost in all the suggestions and tips on […]
I love pasta. Actually, I could spend days only eating pasta. Sadly, my waistline doesn’t enjoy pasta as much. When I was a child, my mother used to make delicious homemade spaghetti sauce. I have fond memories of helping her prepare the ingredients and watch over the pot while it cooked. Unfortunately, she never wrote […]
I love eggs. Sadly, I can’t cook an over-easy egg to save my life! So unless someone makes the eggs for me, I don’t eat them as I can’t make them. Some people tell me I can’t cook my eggs the way I want to because I don’t have the right pan and spatula. Others […]
Hi! I’m Isabelle, a rookie cook who wants to learn more about cooking in order to add variety to my table and also to eat better and healthier. Each week, I plan to share with you my experiences in learning how to cook, be it a new technique, a new tool, a new recipe or […]
