I used to think wellness meant doing everything from scratch. But honestly, real health doesn’t live in a perfect kitchen. It sits somewhere in between Salt and Soul. Salt is just my reality right now, busy days, full schedules, needing things to actually work. Soul is still there too, that pull to sit down with…
Category: Cooking Tips and Techniques
Providing tutorials and tips on cooking techniques, knife skills, food preparation, and kitchen hacks.
Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli Bowl
Chicken lemongrass vermicelli is one of my favourite meals when I’m craving something fresh but still filling. You get tender chicken marinated with fragrant lemongrass, served over soft vermicelli noodles with fresh vegetables and herbs. It’s a popular Vietnamese dish, and I love how the bright, fresh flavours come together in one bowl. It’s also…
Healthy Cooking with Thermomix
As you know from a few of my previous posts, I’m a Thermomix enthusiast. Yep, that’s me! I’ve developed a real fondness for this kitchen wonder. Today, I’m excited to bring you up to speed on my ongoing Thermomix journey. For those who know me well, I simply love to share everything and today I…
Lemon Curd: A Citrusy Dream
When life hands me lemons, you better believe I’m whipping up a batch of this homemade lemon curd! Today, I’m excited to talk about one of my all-time favourite things: lemon curd. It’s like having a little jar of sunshine that can chase away even the darkest clouds. Seriously, who can say no to that…
Simplify Your Meal Planning with Thermomix Cookidoo
In the crazy, fast-paced world we live in, meal planning can be a lifesaver. It not only helps you save time but also ensures that you enjoy delicious and nutritious meals every day. Now, let me introduce you to something that’s going to make your meal planning journey a breeze – Thermomix Cookidoo! In this…
Wheat Berry Salad for Everyday Meals
Wheat Berries: The Quick, Nutritious, and Refreshing Supergrain Lately, I’ve been trying to find meals that are simple but still feel balanced, and wheat berries have been one of those easy go-tos. They’re not something I used to cook with, but once I tried them, they kind of stuck. If you haven’t had them before,…
Taco Night Just Got Better
Have you ever seen those little tomato caviar pearls on a restaurant dish and wondered how they actually make them? I did, so one night we decided to try making them at home. It started with a regular taco night. We were getting a little bored with the usual diced tomatoes and wanted to do…
A Cookbook You Won’t Forget: Samin Nosrat’s ‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat’
A few years ago, my husband and I watched Samin Nosrat’s Netflix show and that was pretty much it…we were hooked. Her love for cooking is completely contagious. It wasn’t long before I tracked down her book, and it’s been a kitchen staple for us ever since. Salt Fat Acid Heat isn’t really your typical cookbook….
My “Learning Mom” Guide to Meal Planning
I swear, the most exhausting question of the day is always “What’s for dinner?” By 5:00 PM, after working and running around all day, trying to figure out a meal on the spot is just brutal. I used to overcomplicate it, but I finally realized meal planning isn’t about cooking gourmet dinners or having an…