My name is JJ and I have a problem with love of shoes. Just because they spread across two closets, multiple baskets, and a free standing 5-shelf storage unit with a double row of boxes on each level doesn't mean I need help, really... I've been much better in the past few years though - and other than a set of hiking shoes for the Inca Trail and a pair of black bad-ass boots during our last trip I haven't bought any in ages. However my niece is walking now and so it only made … [Read more...]
In My Kitchen – February 2013
Here we are halfway through another month and it's time for me to share a bit of what is happening round these parts for Celia’s ‘In My Kitchen’ February linkup... In my kitchen this February: Remember how back in December I burnt out the motor on my food chopper trying to make nut butter? Well I finally pulled our old one out of a storage bin in the garage. I scored this beauty about a decade ago from St Vinnies for something like $20. At the time I was on a work-not-allowed visa, … [Read more...]
Sriracha – Roasted Chili Sauce
I'm a fan of spontaneity and random romance and catching the eye of your crush across a room. I'm not a fan of corny cards and cheap chocolate and ridiculous expectations. In short, while I do love love, I'm not a fan of Valentine's Day. Don't get me wrong, I adore a heart shaped cookie and bright red cake as much as the next person but the pressure and expectations and commercialism of February 14 bothers me. So it is not particularly surprising that on this day I give you spice … [Read more...]
Plum & Ginger Sauce, How to Dry Thyme, and a bit about food waste…
Here's the deal... I'm going to take 30% [or maybe even 50%] of all the food produced and throw it straight in the bin - probably before it even gets to a store. Of the food that makes it to the grocery store I'll get rid of 20% [maybe even 40%] before you can see it. Then once you're home with your purchases and sitting down to enjoy that meal you just made, I'm going to take 20% of what is on your plate - as that's going in the bin too. Ok? What? That's not acceptable? Why not? It's … [Read more...]
#febfoodphotos: February 2013 Foodie Photo-A-Day Challenge!
It's that time again and I'm back with a new list for the February Foodie Photo-A-Day Challenge. There may be a small nod to Valentine's Day but at least I didn't use hearts in the design - haha. If you didn't join in for #decfoodphotos and #janfoodphotos now is your chance. Thanks to everyone who has been playing along, I get such a kick out of seeing all the photos and interpretations of the prompts! You can check out all my #janfoodphotos over at the junk drawer. It’s easy to join … [Read more...]
Lamington Cupcakes & Chocolate Fudge Glaze
For the number of desserts that get shared here most of them are whole grain or gluten free, many are vegan, and almost all are refined sugar free. This isn't a bad thing by any means and as much as I love the challenge of flipping recipes, sometimes I just want to make something classic and naughty. For a while I was making cakes for other people and got to stretch my chocolate-peanut-butter-meringue-raspberry-sauce-cream-cheese-dulce-de-leche-more-chocolate baking muscles on a regular basis … [Read more...]
In My Kitchen: January 2013
Looking around my kitchen in early January I thought to myself "after a robust first go in December surely there's nothing left to share for Celia's 'In My Kitchen' January linkup". Boy was I wrong. There were of course a few bits and pieces from Christmas but it is amazing what else pops up when you're looking for it! Off we go… In my kitchen this January: Last month I made it quite clear that we have unfortunate counter tops, so I figured this month we'd start off with a peek at them. … [Read more...]
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