Pork Tenderloin Stew

By David

It's a rainy day here, so I decided to warm up with some comfort food.  Pork tenderloin braised with apples, carrots, onions, garlic, apple sauce, and homemade chicken stock.  Served with pita bread.

Baked Fish and Potatoes

By David

A simple oven-roasted potato dish with tilapia added halfway through.  Served with plain ol' mayonnaise.  It may not be pretty, but it's tasty.

Chinese Meat

By David

A bounty of chinese meat from Ka Ka Lucky Seafood BBQ.  1.5 pounds of barbeque pork and 2 jumbo barbeque chicken legs - a decadent treat that's quite affordable!  Served with sweet soy sauce.

Birthday Cake

Via Helmi

Birthday cake for our friend Veniese.  Vanilla buttermilk sheetcake with a layer of homemade chocolate pudding, covered in purple homemade butter cream icing.

Webers Burgers

Via Jen

Sunday stop at Webers Burgers on Highway 11.

Bok Choy with Sriacha

Via Liz

A vegetarian delight featuring Bok Choy with sriacha!

Caramelized Onions

Via Jess

3lbs. Caramelized Onions for tomorrow's French onion soup.

Chicken Pot Pie

By David

Chicken pot pie is really a combination of two favourite recipes.  Chicken stew, made with leftover roast chicken and stock along with onions and frozen vegetables, topped with buttermilk biscuit dough and then baked into a delicious pot pie.  It's essentially a cobbler with meat instead of fruit.

(See what's inside after the jump)

Mango Chicken Salad

Via Helmi

Mango Chicken salad, with pear, avocado, onion, red pepper, spinach, and homemade raspberry vinaigrette.

Guinness!

By Mike

A great way to conclude our tour of the Guinness Storehouse. The bartender poured a shamrock into the foam of the beer!

Coffee break

By Mike

A quick coffee break featuring a cappuccino and white coffee. White coffee was new to us and consists of a double shot of espresso, hot water and steamed milk. Every barista had a slightly different variation, but the coffee, water and milk seemed to be in equal parts.

Shrimp and Bok Choi Stir Fry

By David

Shrimp and bok choi stir fry, served over a bed of egg noodles.

Thai

By Mike

Thai dinner in Dublin. First dish is phad thai, and the second was a curry, but I forget the name. Koh is a fun and funky spot just down the path of where we were staying.

Roasted Potatoes

By David

Helmi roasted another chicken, but this time I put it over a bed of potatoes and red peppers.  The result?  Some of the tastiest veggies I've ever made.  That glistening shine?  Pure chicken fat.

Twice-baked Potato

By David

Twice-baked potatoes, inspired by the Keg.  A regular baked potato with it's insides carved out and remixed with spices, cheese and bacon.  Served with roast chicken.

BLT & Cappuccino

By Mike

I have to say that Irish bacon is different than our bacon. The density/ texture resembles back bacon. Nevertheless, bacon in all of its forms is a gift from the gods. Great breakfast!

Fish&Chips - part two

By Mike

Haddock&Chips from Bishops in Belfast. Sides included curry sauce (essentially curry spiced gravy), mushy peas (essentially peas that have been mushed) and bread.

They call this the Special

By Mike

This is the lunch special from Fitz Patrick's in Doolin Co. Clare. Main course consisted of turkey, potatoes (boiled and mashed), cauliflower mash, crispy kale and gravy. First desert is a chocolate pecan tart and the second is a carrot cake with cream.

French Onion Soup

By David

Classic French onion soup with spanish onion, beef broth, cheese, and a splash of brandy.

Italian

By Mike

Dinner at Carluccio's in Dublin. Chicken pate and garlic bread to start. Had such a great main, that I forgot to snap a picture. 

Caprese

Via Kara


Heirloom tomatoes from our Manorun Farm farmshare, fresh mozzarella, maldon salt, pepper, a splash of white balsamic vinegar (I hate the way regular balsamic makes the cheese go pinkybrown) and the most delicious, amazing, fruity Californian olive oil from The Olive Pit on Queen West, all sopped up with some olive foccacia.

Fish&Chips - part one

By Mike

Cod and Chips at McDonagh's Co. Galway.

Joy.

Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Via Helmi

Smoked salmon is on sale for about half off at Loblaws.  A simple smoked salmon sandwich with avocado and montreal steak spice.

Guinness + Crisps + Club = Irish Lunch

By Mike

My first meal on a recent trip to Ireland (specifically the Spanish Arch in Co. Galway). Guinness was great, but the crisps were amazing. The sandwiches are ham & cheese and the chicken club (avec BACON!).

Ravi Lunch

By David

Wonderful lunch from Ravi Soups in downtown Toronto.  Soup and sandwich combo:  Ravi Stew (recipe changes everyday) and a curried lamb wrap with sweet potato, cilantro, and mango.  Served with a snack pack vanilla pudding.

Birthday Cake

Via Helmi

It's our friend Sarah's birthday, and I've gone all out for a fantastically-decorated buttermilk/vanilla sheetcake, layered with homemade butterscotch pudding, and covered in buttercream icing.  The secret? Coloured icing made beforehand and stored in the freezer for future use (courtesy of my mom).  Thanks mom!

Fish & Chips & Bok Choi

By David

A poor man's version of fish and chips.

• Frozen fish: ~ $1.50
• Two potatoes: $0.70
• Bok Choi: $0.54

Pan fried sole filets with homefries and steamed chinese greens.  Turned out quite well!

"The Sandwich"

By David

Lunch inspired by "The Sandwich" from Spanglish, which is basically a gourmet BLT.  Although my sandwich didn't have "L" or the "T", the "B" more than made up for it.  Made with toasted bread, bacon, avocado, melted cheese, and a fried egg.

A recipe for a real version of "The Sandwich" can be found here.

Bacon

By David

Work had a little party for me and surprised me with my favourite!  Amazing packaging is courtesy of Jessica.

Meat Lunch

Via Peter

Shake and Bake chicken thighs along with bacon, pepperoni, and sausage pizza.

Beef Penne

Via Jessica

Penne with braised beef shortrib sauce.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

By David

Spaghetti sauce with homemade meatballs, brocolli, peppers, onions, and garlic.  Served with, of course, spaghetti.

Eggs Benedict

Via Jessica

Eggs benny up at the cottage.

Eggplant Stir Fry

By David

Chinese stir fry with eggplant, chicken, onion, broccoli, and peas.  Served over brown rice.

Peach and Raspberry Trifle

Via Helmi

What lies beneath this beautiful dessert?  Peach and raspberry trifle with homemade vanilla pudding and buttermilk sheet cake.  Every layer has been brushed with brandy and Grand Marnier.

Chicken Stew

By David

Braised chicken thighs cooked in wine, stock, peppers, and onions.  Served over brown rice.

Mango Pound Cake

Via Helmi

Another mango filling cake, but this time with coloured butter icing and sprinkles!

Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Via Jessica, Alex, and Laura

What a wonderful Friday afternoon at the office! Sundae bar with three types of ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, Moose Tracks) and M&M, whipped cream, or cherry candy toppings.  The sugar rush is extreme.