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22 Cheap + Healthy Party Hosting Hacks: Aesthetically, of Course
The year was 2019 (bear with me, I want to read this in 30 years and think 'yes, great pop corn station idea'). It was June 4th. I was 9...

Karine Wlasichuk
Feb 5, 2020


Oh Kale Yeah! A Twist on Potato Gratin
In order to rate the success of this dish, I will say this: René asked for seconds. And this was filled with kale. And he asked for...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 28, 2020


Sticky Shiitake Bowl *drowned in kale*
Yesterday, I recreated a recipe I found on Bosh.tv after purchasing shiitake mushrooms by mistake. I figured there could be a creative...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 24, 2020


Veggie Tacos Bowl: the Limit Does Not Exist
OK. I should warn you, this bowl is not only incredibly simple to make, it is also increasingly addictive. I say increasingly, because...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 23, 2020


Mediterranean Night: Empty-the-Fridge Edition
I must say this: I get such an adrenaline rush (says the girl who worked in war zones, wait for it) when I get to empty out the fridge...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 21, 2020


A Taste of Bethlehem: Baba Ganoush
When I was in Bethlehem, a delightful elderly man who was selling hand-carved souvenirs made from olive trees (I got a lovely 'Star of...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 20, 2020


Carbs and Cremini: a Creamy Pasta Sauce with a Dash of Truffles
First things first: the day I shot these photos (a few months ago now), I did not use as much dairy as I typically do, as I knew the...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 18, 2020


Nuts for Butternut: the Simplest Creamy Squash Soup
A quick disclaimer: I took these photos a while ago, before our homes dove into Autumn recipes and everyone bought too many pumpkins to...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 16, 2020


The Leftover Goddess: Korean BBQ Stir-Fry
Straight off: the only thing Korean about this stir-fry is the sauce. But sometimes, that's all you need for inspiration. I was picking...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 14, 2020


Pair with Red: Sole Fillets with Mushroom Sauce
By now you must be thinking that white fish and mushrooms have been cooked enough on this blog thank you very much. But this is only the...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 13, 2020


2 Minute Garlic Mayonnaise: a Lebanese Takeout Moment
First off. I must've financed part of a few Lebanese takeout spots while I was pregnant. Oh, you paid off your mortgage a year early? You...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 12, 2020


Pop of Flavour: 5 Ways to Make Movie Night Exciting, or, the Homemade Pop Corn Bar of your Dreams
This is definitely a new for me: no steps or monologues on how much fresh vegetables can change your week and perspective on life. No....

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 12, 2020


20 Girl Names I Adored Which He Already Vetoed: An Homage
I must preface this by saying that these names are mostly drawn by women I have been inspired by at different times in my life, but also...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 10, 2020


Fried Rice & French Wine
The very first time I even heard of the concept of fried rice was in Hawaii, at a Japanese restaurant. You know, one of those you saw in...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 10, 2020


Sister Act: Zucchini Sticks and Parmesan
Well, it is no secret by now that zucchinis are a staple ingredient in this household- pretty much any sauce, sautée or soup should state...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 9, 2020


Taste the Rainbow: Thai Noodle Salad with Homemade Peanut Sauce
Hey, quick question, will I get sued for this title? Fun to think about. Alterntate name (just in case): Crunch n' Spice- cold Thai...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 7, 2020


Swedish Meatballs: IKEA who?
I'm kidding, I'm kidding. I live and abide by IKEA. Their $6 cloth bins have revolutionised the way I view book storage. As seen in my...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 6, 2020


Just a Smidge: How Ketchup Will Change your Meatball Game
Have you ever tasted a meatball and thought, what is responsible for this touch of sweetness and perfect texture? Well, among other...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 5, 2020


It's Still Winter, Right? A Vegan Cream of Celery and Leek
This morning I woke up with a strong desire to make the entire kitchen smell like soup. It may have something to do with the fact that I...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 4, 2020


Buttercup Squash, How Do You Do?
Let me start by saying that the alternate title was 'Chins up, Buttercup' which is very representative of postpartum life. However, I...

Karine Wlasichuk
Jan 3, 2020
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