The Eating in the Burbs test kitchen has been using the Veggetti we bought earlier in the summer to see how it really functions. And, I am very pleased to say that it does a very admirable job once one is comfortable with it and has the correct veggies to grind. When I first tried […]
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Construction Techniques for Sandwiches
When constructing sandwiches it is important to make sure that you have meat coverage in your sandwiches from coast to coast on the bread you are working with. To accomplish “coast to coast meat coverage”, simply fold your chosen cold cut in half to form semi-circles. Then place the slices of cold cuts onto your […]
Video Review of the Veggetti
I picked up a new kitchen gadget – a Veggetti. This is a budget priced kitchen gadget used to cut vegetables like zucchinis, carrots or potatoes into “noodles” for low carb spaghetti, salads or hashbrown potatoes. Have a look –
Kale Quiche Pie
Seeing as our kale and Swiss chard are still producing like wild things and I have not yet reconciled myself to drinking “kale” smoothies or eating roasted kale chips, we are always on the look out for recipes that we can incorporate kale or chard into. I think this crustless quiche is the perfect way […]
Healthy Breakfast Cookies – Recipe
For whatever reason, I often have a difficult time eating breakfast because I am just not hungry in the early morning before I head out the door. To deal with this, we have been making healthy breakfast cookies the night before so I can just grab two or three of them, sometimes with my morning […]
Meatless Monday – Zucchini Scallion Cakes
If you, like me, planted four or more zucchini plants you will need a variety of recipes to deal with the bounty of product you are about to receive. To help you deal with at least one of your medium sized zucchinis, below is a link to today’s Meatless Monday recipe. I found this Meatless […]
Italian-Style Apple Cake Recipe
One of the places we find recipes that we like, recipes like this Italian-Style Apple Cake that actually tastes great, is at our local Thrifty Foods. The directions are pretty easy to follow and the results are really tasty. Here it is: Prep Time: 30 minutes with a Cooking Time of 40-45 minutes. Makes: 8 servings 1/2 […]
Mexican Lasagna Recipe
This morning I posted a comment in the About page asking for contributions to this blog and not even two hours later, there in my inbox is a recipe from Carla for Mexican Lasagna. Carla says this a great dish for taking to go. If you have been invited to a potluck lunch or dinner, […]
Quickie Meatballs
Here’s today’s foodie tip; if you need meatballs in a hurry you can take fat/thick sausages and cut them into 1 inch chunks and you then have perfect little meatballs. If you like spicy meatballs take some spicy Italian sausages, cut them into 1 inch chunks and boom there’s a meatball. Throw some onions in […]
My Favourite Meatless Meatloaf Recipe
It is kind of funny to say, but my favourite meatloaf actually has no meat in it! I love the taste and texture that this meatloaf has and I’m pleased to share my very simple Meatless Meatloaf recipe here with you. In a large mixing bowl add: 4 cups of Special K cereal (we use […]
I used my @houseofknives gift card to purchase the @hydroflask.ca cutlery set and two @scanpan_official non-stick frying pans.
There’s nothing worse when camping than having a pan that food sticks to. So I took a gamble based on the advice of the staff @coquitlamcentre House of Knives location and bought these new pans.
Then while on the #5dadsgowild trip I tested them out. I’ve got to admit, the results were impressive.
#giftedproduct #scanpan #cookingtools #cooking #fryingpan #camping #campinggear #getoutside
3 days ago
RYU is more than soft and durable athletic wear so while I was out on the #5dadsgowild trip I took the opportunity to spend time just being in nature. The natural world can be very calming if you take the time to “stop and smell the roses”.
Thank you @ryu_apparel for supporting our group of dads as we spent time telling stories, listening, and learning from one another.
#ryu #respectyouruniverse #getoutside #camping #explorenature #canadianrockies #rockies
4 days ago
Very good Montreal smoked meat sandwich @labaguettecatering for lunch today in Revelstoke as we travel to the #5dadsgowild retreat.
Toasted rye bread with mustard and a slice of dill pickle held all the meat in place. Wonderful.
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#revelstoke #getoutside #montrealsmokedmeat #sandwich #gearupgetout #ryebread
7 days ago
Thank you @kekulicafebannock in Merritt for our morning refuel. I had the baked venison bannock and it was a flavour hit. Fry bread with a little venison and cheese for protein? Oh yes.
Now we’re headed back on the road for Salmon Arm - where to eat in Salmon Arm?
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#5dadsgowild #bannock #breakfast #merritt #getoutside #explorebc #gearup #getoutthere #roadfood
1 week ago
I visited the Coquitlam Centre Mall location of @houseofknives to prepare for this year’s #5DadsGoWild retreat.
What do you think I brought home from the store?
#giftedproduct #houseofknives #campinggear #getoutside #outdoorlife #bushcraft #kitchentools #wilderness
1 week ago
The kids and I tried a couple more of @jamieoliver mid-week quick meals last night.
We did an adjustment on the one pan meal gnocchi recipe because we didn’t have any gnocchi in the house but we did have cheese tortellini. So we subbed in the tortellini. It worked.
The other dish we tried was Jamie Oliver’s peas, beans, chilli, and mint. Again, we didn’t have beans and we did have lots of asparagus so - sub asparagus for beans!
Both kids enjoyed the process of preparing the food and they ate it. One even asked to set aside some of the leftovers for their lunch!
I’m calling this a mid-week meal success thanks in part to the inspiration we get from Jamie Oliver’s one pan meals and 5 Ingredients approach.
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#onepanmeals #5ingredients #jamieoliver #jamiesonepanwonders #food #goodfood #midweekmeals #nomnom
1 week ago
I tried the @jamieoliver #onepanmeal of gnocchi in tomato sauce with asparagus and spinach “pesto”.
It worked! A quick and easy one pan meal. The spinach pesto was more garlicky than I liked (my doing) but it definitely added a flavour punch to the dish.
I appreciate Jamie Oliver’s work at making tasty and nutritious food so accessible and easy to make.
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#onepanmeal #jamieoliver #jamiesonepanwonders #jamieoliver5ingredients #gnocchi #pesto #pestpasta #asparagus #quickandeasymeals
2 weeks ago
Trying my Koobe Coffee in a French Press. Spoiler alert - it’s good. #giftedproduct #coffee #frenchpress
2 weeks ago
Weekend away with one of the kids and we tried out some of @jamieoliver recipes.
First up was our take on the Epic Ribeye on white beans. It turned out a very nicely steak done to medium rare. Success.
Next up was our interpretation of Teriyaki Aubergines - eggplant. We added in sliced red and yellow bell peppers and it was very yummy!
Overall, a successful weekend of cooking at the cabin inspired by @jamieoliver who makes good food so accessible!
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#jamieoliver5ingredients #jamieoliver #steak #beans #cabincooking #aubergine #food #foodporn #nomnom
2 weeks ago