First, we knew it as Barbies. Then, it changed to Dorval Bar and Grill. This June, Barbies is happy to announce that it has officially reopened! It has been fully renovated, and they are thrilled to greet both new and long-time customers. With months worth of work put into revamping the entire space- you will…
Category: Food
Recipes made in my kitchen and restaurants from around the world- I’m a foodie and I don’t mind who knows it! I love cooking and learning about food, so any tips I learn are shared here.
Equifruit: Canada’s Leading Fairtrade Banana Importer
“Equifruit is a group of diehard believers in ethical fruit sourcing. Especially when it comes to bananas. We’re righting the wrongs of banana business history by making it fair from the start, especially for farmers.” Equifruit Before I begin to discuss Equifruit further, I would like to make sure we start off on the right…
Shrimp and Avocado Citrus Salad Recipe
Lately, I’ve been in the mood to cook meals that are refreshing and healthy (well… healthier). Montreal currently has the “not too hot, not too cold” weather that is perfect for Spring. It has also been quite overcast (if not in fact raining) most days. This is why I thought a bright salad would help…
Maritime Madness Hot Sauce
I have yet to find a hot sauce that I liked enough to purchase more than once. Thanks to a Canadian company called Maritime Madness, my search is over.
Coconut Mango Chicken Recipe
My desire to cook things I have never tried to cook before continues with this Coconut Mango Chicken. It is simple to make, it doesn’t take hours, and you’re left with a dish that you feel content eating. It’s the perfect combination of comforting lean protein and healthy, colorful fruit. Honestly, I’ve come a long…
Slow Cooker Chicken & Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This slow cooker chicken & sweet potatoes recipe was perfect for today. It’s a hot, hot, hot, end of the week here in Montreal! With a high of 31°F today, there was no way I was going to be turning on my oven. Inspired by a recipe from SkinnyMs., I had all the ingredients peeled,…
Salmon with Avocado Sauce Recipe
Salmon with Avocado Sauce- a recipe I have wanted to try for some time! If you’ve followed me for a while, you probably know how much I love salmon. While I am trying to learn about responsible fishing practices and healthy alternatives, I still enjoy eating salmon every now and then. Basically, whenever it’s on…
Orange and Herb Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Have you ever been extremely excited to cook something, just to realize one ingredient isn’t useable? I was so excited to try a new salmon recipe, but the avocados I needed weren’t ripe enough. I even looked up ways to ripen avocados quicker, but I didn’t think it was worth it to rush the process….