Art, Bread, Loneliness and Philip Seymour Hoffman

Today I’m thinking about the connections between art, bread, loneliness and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Sharing bread is the way through, out and around the desolation that fuels loneliness. I’m certain … Continue reading Art, Bread, Loneliness and Philip Seymour Hoffman

Date Squares

In August, I became a citizen of the USA. It seems oddly fitting that I’m doing a post today for a delicious sweet that’s proudly Canadian, the date square of … Continue reading Date Squares

Baked Potatoes with Egg and Tuna

The humble potato is much maligned by the diet industrial complex. I include my trainer at the gym in this category. Frankie is a body builder who lives on protein … Continue reading Baked Potatoes with Egg and Tuna

Mushroom and Potato Skillet Pie

One pan and complex flavors make this dish a popular one at my house all year round, but especially throughout winter. It’s a hearty vegan meal that makes you forget … Continue reading Mushroom and Potato Skillet Pie

Halibut and Mushrooms

We’re returning to the Pacific Northwest soon to spend the summer wedged between the Cascades and Puget Sound. In anticipation, I made this very northwest dish featuring fresh caught halibut … Continue reading Halibut and Mushrooms