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Sweet Chili Miso Glazed Octopus

May 5, 2020 Leave a Comment
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Don’t let this leggy sea creature frighten you. Preparing octopus is simple and much of the work can be done in advance. For a more detailed tutorial, see this post. In the time of social distancing, I’ve had to dig… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN bbq, farro, glaze, miso, octopus, salad, sweet chili

Red Velvet Madeleines

May 13, 2019 Leave a Comment
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These madeleines are especially pretty and the glaze makes them extra special! Perfect for Everlee’s 1-month celebration! Red Velvet Madeleines 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 2 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup butter, melted 2 Tbsp red food coloring… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN chinese, Chinese restaurant, cookies, cream cheese, easy, glaze, holiday, madeleines, make ahead, red, red velvet

Dried Blueberry and Lemon Scones

December 7, 2016 2 Comments
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I’m sitting here longing for summer. A warm breeze, sunshine on my skin, bad tan lines, cut-off shorts… Reality check! Summer is months and months away and I don’t even have a warm vacation planned, but one can dream, right? Here’s… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN blueberries, breakfast, brunch, dairy-free, dried blueberries, dried fruit, Drizzle, egg-free, freezable, glaze, lemon, scones, zest

Early Grey & Lavender Glazed Scones

July 11, 2016 Leave a Comment
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My family (mostly my grandmother) believed in the ritual of afternoon tea. When my Amah reached for the kettle, it was a cue that something sweet was on the come. A single Ovaltine cookie, a few Pocky Sticks (don’t knock’em until you… Continue Reading →

IN THE GARDEN, IN THE KITCHEN earl grey tea, easy, fast, glaze, high tea, lavender, make ahead, scones, tea

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

January 22, 2016 Leave a Comment
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I love lemon desserts and this one is awesome! This recipe makes a LOT of cookies but it can easily be divided and dough or final product frozen. Not feeling the lemon? Try orange instead! Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN citrus, cookies, glaze, holiday, holiday cookies, lemon, lemon glaze, ricotta

Sweet Sweet Soy Sauce

July 8, 2015 2 Comments
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This post is more about the marinade than the fish. In fact, you can easily replace the salmon with chicken, pork or even firm tofu if fish isn’t really your thing. My mom used to make a simple soy-based marinade… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN bbq, chicken, fish, garlic, ginger, glaze, grill, marinade, pork, salmon, scallions, seafood, sesame oil, soy sauce, summer, tofu

Quick Eggless Cinnamon Buns

June 22, 2015 2 Comments
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I love a good cinnamon bun and a cup of coffee! The smell of them baking off in the oven might actually be the best part. What makes these buns a bit different is that they are yeast-less and egg-less.… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN biscuit, cinnamon, cinnamon bun, coffee, easy, fast, glaze, quick, simple, snack, sweet, tea

Rose Water Pistachio Cake

May 15, 2015 5 Comments
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This cake is just so pretty and such a far cry from the rustic desserts I normally share. I’m a lover of everyday desserts, crumbles, pies, brownies and generally lack the patience for fussing with more dainty sweets. This cake… Continue Reading →

IN THE GARDEN, IN THE KITCHEN almonds, cake, garden, glaze, icing, nuts, pistachios, rose water, roses, tea cake, violets

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Welcome to the T! I’m Val, a creative insomniac living with my Newfoundlander pup in Toronto. My pages are filled with my adventures outside of work and the life I share with my friends & family. Through my posts, I hope to share them with you too! Thanks for visiting and hope to see you again very soon!

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