My first attempt at sugar cookies and royal icing for Daring Bakers.

The best chocolate mousse I have ever made – and I have made a few in my time! As Julia would say, “Bon appétit!”

This classic Lao salad is said to bring good fortune…

These cheese and tomato filled bread cases raise the humble grilled cheese to a new level.

This pear chutney was made from pears right out of our own backyard!

A dish that defines who I am, recreated from the memory of a dish I ate during a wonderful trip to Ecuador.

This French onion soup from Boudin Bistro in San Francisco warmed us up on a chilly summer day!

The easiest and tastiest pancakes you will make at home. Hands down!

What I learned at IFBC in Seattle this past weekend can be applied not just to blogging but to life.

This ratatouille is the Professional Chef version for Kitchen Bootcamp. So much tastier than my regular version!

Golden chanterelle arancini with morels, topped with a fresh tomato and mushroom sauce. Even die-hard carnivores wont miss the meat!

Zazu Restaurant and Farm in Santa Rosa, California has a Monday night Farm Supper that is something truly special!

This nectarine salad with minted maple chili dressing is anything but boring!

In which I attempt to make the scones of my childhood, just like Nana used to make.

At the CIA’s Greystone Wine Spectator restaurant in Napa, we indulged in the “Sweet Finale” dessert tasting plate…

A lighter, healthier version of the traditional pierogi for the sweltering summer.

These coconut flavoured macarons have a lime buttercream and a surprise inside à la Pierre Hermé!

This summer fruit crisp has hints of citrus and a crunchy toffee crumble.

During a flying visit to LA, I made time for some good eats and caught up with some blogger friends too!

Nadège, who worked for Pierre Hermé’s right hand man, is a fourth generation pastry chef, bringing a little bit of France to Toronto