I’ve tried really hard at liking oatmeal. The first time I tried it I was 14. This guy that I had a huge crush on at the time said he loved oatmeal, so I thought, hey. If he loves oatmeal, and I were to love oatmeal, maybe he’d love me. Basically 14-year-old Lisa logic was […]
Gluten-Free
Simple Syrup and Sour Mix
I know I don’t typically post on Wednesdays, but this post is a little sneak-peak of what’s to come tomorrow! For anybody who has tried a little mixology at home, you may be familiar with simple syrup and sour mix, which is commonly used in cocktails. However, instead of buying an overpriced bottle of either […]
Creamy Hummus
This version of hummus requires peeling your chickpeas to create a super creamy delicious hummus! EDIT March 2022: I’ve since reformulated my go-to hummus recipe to not require any peeling. Please see my Creamiest Hummus recipe for that! It doesn’t take me long to notice when I’m low on iron. About a couple days of […]
Pink Grapefruit Granita
Now I’m sure all of you know by now that I love lemon (I mean, come on, it’s my logo), and another favourite fruit of mine is avocado (Exhibits A, B, and C). I recently made mint lemon granita but didn’t blog it because I was sans-camera at a friend’s house, and OH MY GOD. […]
Soba Noodles with Sesame Tahini Sauce
I actually made these soba noodles with sesame tahini sauce last week, but it is so unbelievably hot in Toronto, I need to make it again right meow. I was told to prepare for the city heat wave, but holy I was not prepared for this. Today it is 31 C, and it is 42 […]
Polenta with Caramelized Mushrooms
The first time I had ever had polenta (not delicious, hot, polenta with caramelized mushrooms, but more of a random slice of it) was at an event in Ottawa called Dinner in the Dark. You have dinner blindfolded, which simulates being blind, to experience food like someone who is blind or is visually impaired. It’s […]