Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Spuds for You

Those who know me know I love food and if there’s one ingredient I crave quite often, it’s the spud.
Yes, the humble potato is one of my all time favourite items to consume and yes, I do find myself … Read more

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Better than Homemade

Yesterday as I was shopping at the grocery store, I heard a couple chatting with the cashier as they were paying for their items.
They were speaking quite loudly so it was impossible not to overhear their conversation.
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Talkin’ Tacos

You really have to hand it to Latin America–the creation of the taco has got to be one of the best kinds of food in the world.

At it’s core, it’s simple street food served unassumingly in a deep fried … Read more

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Food for Thought

Late this afternoon, my wife and I are meeting with an architect to talk about potential renovation ideas for our house.

As baby number three will arrive within the next couple of months, our thoughts about how to arrange the … Read more

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Mandarin Orange Meringue Pie

Ingredients

Crust:
1, 9” (23 cm) unbaked pie crust

Filling:
3/4 cup (175 mL) sugar
1/3 cup (75 mL) cornstarch
Pinch of salt
1 3/4 cups (425 mL) freshly squeezed orange juice
4 egg yolks (reserve egg whites)
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