Eat Your Weeds – Dandelion Fritters Recipe
Ever wondered what you make out of those annoying yellow flowers that sprout up everywhere? Find out how to prepare these wild edibles into amazing little canapes. Here’s our dandelion recipe.
May 24, 2014
Foraging: Birch Leaves
I have a lovely birch tree in my Vancouver backyard. In the spring, I love to pick 3 new bright green leaves for my tea in the morning. The taste is very fresh and spicy, similar to a green tea and really good for you. A little lemon and honey balances the flavour nicely. Foraging…
April 29, 2014
Argentinian Chimichurri Recipe
This is the recipe I used at our Argentinian secret supper over a barbecued striploin. Our next secret supper is a South Indian vegetarian feast to balance out all the meat I ate! Enjoy the recipe, folks. – Chef Robin Ingredients Chimichurri Sauce 1/4 cup hot water 2 teaspoons dried mexican oregano (get this at…
April 22, 2014
Eat your Weeds! Bittercress
It’s Spring in Vancouver and time to start yanking those weeds. I can tell you which annoying weeds in your garden are edible in this video series on foraging in BC. I’ll start with bittercress. It’s peppery and really tasty, I use it in salads or as a spice. Foraging in Vancouver with Chef Robin…
April 10, 2014
Chipa Recipe! Argentinian Cheese Rolls – Gluten-free
Just got back from Buenos Aires! I ate these little cheese buns constantly, usually, while sitting in one of their many sunny parks thinking of the rain in Vancouver:) They’re made with tapioca flour instead of wheat so they are gluten-free for anyone who needs a tasty bread substitute. You can use different cheeses to…
March 28, 2014