One Friday afternoon, a few weeks ago, a delivery person balancing a MASSIVE parcel rang the doorbell at Hot Pink HQ (aka Dana’s place). This is a familiar sound at HQ, since Dana is married to Homebrew Brett, a man who can never seem to order enough ... [ Read More ]
Cathartic Chicken Cacciatore
Words written by Kirsty. Images by Dana. Cathartic & comforting is the best way I can put into words spending an afternoon at my sister's house going through my mom's old recipes cards and handwritten journals. As with many of her belongings, we ... [ Read More ]
Lennon Chicken with Mean Mr. Mustard Sauce & an Octopus Garden Salad
This week marks 31 years since John Lennon's death. To honour the artist that has made more significant impact to my life than any other, I've made a feast fit for a Beatle: Cornflake Crusted Chicken (a.k.a. Lennon Chicken) with a Mean Mr. Mustard ... [ Read More ]
Sushi Review Sparks Hoisin Chicken Bok Choy Rice Cakes
Something very suspicious is happening with sushi in the suburbs. The sushi bars & restaurants are getting bigger and their food is getting blander. I love sushi and am always excited to see a new Japanese-style restaurant pop up in our area ... [ Read More ]
“Da Bomb” BBQ Chicken
Welcome Labour Day weekend! Just a few more days before the neighbourhood kids are chasing school buses and the autumn brings that wonderful cool, crisp air to our yard. Edie, my oldest, is another year away from her kindergarten start but we still ... [ Read More ]
1 Chicken, 2 Home-Cooked Meals
One of my favorite ways to tighten my weekly grocery budget is to buy a whole chicken. I can purchase a fresh, naturally raised 2 to 3 pound whole chicken for $16 or under. With the help of some inexpensive produce and spices, I turn this meaty ... [ Read More ]