Author Archives: Kellie

About Kellie

For the love of food and cooking, and the adventures both inspire...

Tarte au Sirop d’ Érable

Tarte au Sirop d’ Érable (English translation: Maple Syrup Pie) is by far one of the foods that must be had while visiting the province of Quebec.  Each time I have visited Quebec City, I have made it a point … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Kale Soup

This Valentine’s Day, instead of fighting the crowds at the local restaurants, we opted for a stop at Whole Foods to pick up ingredients for dinner in.  We didn’t have a plan, or a list, but instead looked for ingredients … Continue reading

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Bean Salad

Last week I stumbled upon this recipe for bean salad on a blog that seems to specialize in vegan foods and healthful eating.  I modified the recipe only by serving it on a bed of baby spinach, and garnishing with … Continue reading

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Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Alfredo sauce is one thing that I don’t often make due to the amount of butter and heavy cream involved.  Having made homemade ice cream this past weekend, I had a small amount of heavy cream leftover, so I had … Continue reading

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Deviled Egg Salad

We had half a dozen eggs that needed to be used, so I boiled them with the intention of making deviled eggs.  Then I didn’t feel like being fancy about it, and opted for egg salad seasoned with some of … Continue reading

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Cider

One of my favorite places to visit in Quebec is the Isle d’Orleans, located just a short drive from downtown Quebec City.  There are many sights to see from farmland, to old homes, art galleries, maple sugar shacks, wineries, and … Continue reading

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Maine Shrimp

After several failed attempts, I’ve finally gotten my hands on some Maine shrimp.  At $1.25/lb, they are very affordable, though you have to be willing to tear their little heads off and peel the remaining shells from their delicate bodies.  … Continue reading

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Curried Lentils

This hearty vegan dish is high in protein, fiber, and flavor.  Its appearance isn’t beautiful, but the flavor is a pleasing mix of spicy, sweet, tangy, and savory.  My first attempt at curried lentils was with a recipe I found … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Cookies

A friend of a friend brought the most amazing peanut butter cookies to a holiday gathering, and ever since having one of those cookies I have been meaning to ask for her recipe.  Today I was reminded of this when … Continue reading

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Hot Cereal…

Oatmeal isn’t all that exciting, so it really needs something to make it an enticing breakfast…  This morning I got a little creative with hot cereal, and yes, it is purple… Recipe for Blueberry Hot Cereal 2 c. water 1/2 … Continue reading

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