by Roni Zaide | Dec 26, 2020 | Condiments, Dips & Spreads, Gluten Free, Miscellaneous, Nut Free, Recipes
I love red onions – they are so beautiful, and oh so delicious! Red onions are my preferred kind of onion to use for most dishes – the deep purple can colour a dish beautifully whether it’s raw or cooked, and I love the extra sweetness it brings to...
by Roni Zaide | Dec 18, 2020 | Gluten Free, Mains, Nut Free, Recipes
A few years ago I was visiting some friends in Italy, and got to stay in their family’s beautiful home in the countryside of Tuscany. One afternoon, as we came back from a sunny day on the beach, my friend’s parents looked at us and said – “you...
by Roni Zaide | Dec 11, 2020 | Dips & Spreads, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Ten Minutes or Less
Photo by Hannah Burne Pesto has always been one of my favourite things to make (and eat..!). It’s such a great addition to so many recipes, or just on its own with some crackers on the side. I love making different kinds, from whichever fresh herbs, nuts, and seeds...
by Roni Zaide | Dec 4, 2020 | Gluten Free, Miscellaneous, Nut Free, Recipes
In the wintertime, I start my days with a shot of this delicious syrup. Elderberries are packed with vitamins & antioxidants and help you boost your immune system. The lovely spices add warmth and their delicious flavours of course. This recipe makes enough for 1...
by Roni Zaide | Nov 27, 2020 | Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Soups & Stews
This vegan golden Borscht is packed with beautiful veggies, it is nourishing and comforting, and for some reason it makes me feel nostalgic, even though I did not grow up eating Borscht specifically. Both my mom and my grandma make an amazing tangy Kubbeh soup with...
by Roni Zaide | Nov 20, 2020 | Dips & Spreads, Dressings & Sauces, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Ten Minutes or Less
If I had to choose one thing I would have to eat for the rest of my life, it would probably be avocado.. Guacamole to be more specific, but I just love everything avocado. One of my favourite things about living in Hawaii was the amazing, butter-like, huge avocados...
by Roni Zaide | Nov 6, 2020 | Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Soups & Stews
When I was 19 years old, I spent a few months in the desert, living on a kibbutz in the south of Israel. It was my first experience in a large-scale kitchen – we would cook 3 meals a day for 150-200 people, and I loved it so much..! It was a cool opportunity for...
by Roni Zaide | Oct 23, 2020 | Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Soups & Stews
And just like that, we are once again in winter wonderland! Since the quick change in weather and all the snow we’ve been having here in Calgary, all I want these days is hot stews and soups. Rich, comforting, and warm not only in temperature, but also in flavour...
by Roni Zaide | Oct 16, 2020 | Breakfast, Condiments, Dips & Spreads, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Sweets
Mmmmm the amazing smell that spreads from the kitchen to the whole house when I make this jam is just.. mmmmmm… so good! Cinnamon, cardamom, ginger and nutmeg come together with beautiful apples for an amazing jam – perfect on a piece of toast, on a...
by Roni Zaide | Oct 9, 2020 | Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Soups & Stews
Photos by Hannah Burne It’s soup season…! Even though summer is my favourite time of year, and i’m having a bit of a hard time letting it go, I have been really enjoying this beautiful fall we’ve been having this year – the lovely golden...
by Roni Zaide | Oct 2, 2020 | Breakfast, Gluten Free, Miscellaneous, Nut Free, Recipes, Snacks
Some people call this Coconut Bacon, but since I have never had real bacon, I have nothing to compare it to… What I do know, is that I love this crunchy, smokey yet a little sweet, delicious coconut – I use it in wraps & sandwiches, on top of mac &...
by Roni Zaide | Sep 13, 2020 | Breads, Gluten Free, Miscellaneous, Nut Free, Recipes, Snacks
I am always looking for new vessels for hummus and other dips.. I absolutely love crackers, chips and everything in between. These crackers are quick to make, are healthy and nutritious, packed with different seeds, and if you feel creative, you can easily add...
