Posted by Billie-Jean | Jan 19th, 2012

Jicama Salad with Orange and Fennel...

So, yesterday, after the tutorial on how to slice jicama for salad (see here), I made a nice salad.  I decided to use all veggies that I could julienne to make it uniform and pretty.  I also added orange...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Jan 14th, 2012

Best Buttermilk Pie...

The first time I ever had Buttermilk pie was about 6 months ago at a friends dinner party.  One of the guest went to the Savory Island  Pie company and brought this masterpiece along.  I cannot believe it...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Jan 10th, 2012

Quick, Yummy, Easy Butternut Squash ...

Today I making a quick and easy butternut squash soup. The reason this one is easy is because I bought the butternut squash pre-cubed and frozen. I have made it many different ways but today I want to show how...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Jan 9th, 2012

Quickest Gourmet Salad...

I just made a quick salad for lunch.  It looked so pretty to me that i decided to take a photo.  I then thought to myself, “I wonder if other people realize how easy it is to make a beautiful, tasty...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Jan 4th, 2012

Claire’s Cake Pops...

Okay, I know.  It has been way too long since i have posted.  I don’t have a good excuse.  I have been working as a private chef so I am practically cooking everyday, but I have yet to strike a...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Oct 17th, 2011

Quinoa with Shrimp, Lime and Fresh M...

Quinoa Salad Recipe with Fresh Mint and Lime. If you are new to making quinoa this recipe is the best first introduction. The flavors are fabulous and have a middle eastern flair. With fresh mint and lime...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Aug 28th, 2011

Summer Food Adventures...

I know summer is not over yet (saying that more to myself), but I wanted to share a glimpse of the great food and friends I have enjoyed this summer. I have some great foodie friends who don’t think it...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Aug 15th, 2011

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Butter...

Wow.  I am so glad that i made these.  As with most things they are easier to make than they appear.  They do however require time and patience especially if this is your first time make dough, rolling it...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Jul 20th, 2011

The Best Gooey Cinna-YUM Buns...

Okay, these are my favorite cinnamon buns by far and away.  I am a purest when it comes to cinnamon buns.  I don’t like nuts, or icing or raisins or anything else…just pure brown sugar, butter...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Jul 17th, 2011

Lemon Strawberry Cake...

There is no better flavor combination for me than lemons and strawberries, especially in summertime when the strawberries are in season.  My daughter Claire and I decided to make a layer cake with lemon...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Jun 16th, 2011

Word Press App...

I am just playing with this new app to see if it really is too good to be...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Jun 6th, 2011

Meat and Bread...

Lately I have been in a season of eating more than cooking.  One of my favorite things about living in Vancouver is the abundance of excellent food that we have.  What is really amazing is that we can eat...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Jun 1st, 2011

Dribble Monster Cupcakes...

My little cupcake queen has made yet again some delightful cupcakes.  I love these especially because they are easy to make with small kids and allows them to really get in there with their hands and...

Posted by Billie-Jean | May 23rd, 2011

La Taqueria...

There is nothing in this world like an authentic Mexican taco. I have been to many Mexican restaurants in Vancouver but this one tops any taco I have eaten here. I was in Cabo San Lucas in March and this...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Apr 28th, 2011

Italian Muffaletta...

It is Spring, officially picnic season.  I thought of doing an Italian picnic so  I began doing some research and got an idea that has always piqued my interest every time I see it in photos or...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Apr 21st, 2011

Honey Lemon Crock Pot Chicken...

My house smells heavenly right now.  It is filled with lemon, thyme, honey and garlic.  The best part is that all the work is done at 10am in the morning and my chicken dish can cook all day long creating...

Posted by Billie-Jean | Apr 18th, 2011

Hawaiian Pizza Epiphany...

I had an epiphany today.  A moment where my personal truth intersected with my desire to be creative.   I was thinking about all the unique and different ways I could make pizza and even ways I have...