In My Kitchen

Recipes and the stories that inspire a way of living everyday. "The Food I Love" Lidija

Wagyu Strip Loin Salad with Drunken Onions, Pear & Parmesan

striploin salad

The Pera Palace Hotel – A Taste of Istanbul: Part I

The Pera Palace Hotel To experience the passage of time through a physical space is intoxicating. Imagine peering into a world you never knew - where people, thoughts, and ideas shaped the very foundation of who we are. To be a fly on the wall of centuries past? I...

Maple Poached Apple with Popcorn Granola and Vanilla Ice Cream

Maple Poached Apple with Popcorn Granola and Vanilla Ice Cream Now that the month of October is in full swing, the Canadian girl in me craves nothing more than crisp Autumn leaves, chunky cable knit sweaters, and food that celebrates the magic of a season that...

Salmon Gravlax with Red Cabbage Apple Salad and Citrussy Labneh

Earlier last summer, I took a little staycation in the town of Frelighsberg Quebec, where I had the pleasure of sinking my teeth into some fabulous local products and eateries. One of my highlights was dining at Lyvano, a family run restaurant that focuses on working...

Wine Pairing: Grilled Pizza with Artichoke & Walnut Pesto, Goat’s Cheese & Honey

Once upon a time in the South of France, I sunk my teeth into a sweet and salty pizza that celebrated the flavors of the region. It was love (ok gluttony) at first bite and I knew it was something I had to recreate in my kitchen someday. The pizza in question,...

Vintage Point – Discovering Local Quebec Wines at Val Caudalies

Once upon a very recent time, I took an unexpected road trip and stumbled upon a vineyard nestled within the sprawling hillsides of Quebec's Eastern townships. With a hundred and ten acres of sandy soils, apple orchards, and a lush, lofty forest, Val Caudalies setting...