Cheese
Issue: 2019-02-20, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
Extra cheesy diner-style omelette
Some people think that omelettes are light. With the addition of some toast and a light salad though, this hearty omelette could make for a filling supper. It’s a great fix for those empty-fridge-still-need-to-do-the-grocery-shopping nights... Read more
Issue: 2018-12-12, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
Sweet potato and goat cheese omelette
An overstuffed, browned omelette can be a thing of real beauty. This goes against all the teachings of the high-strung French culinary instructors of the world; and yet, a lovely diner-style omelette is a fast and comforting meal at pretty much... Read more
Issue: 2018-11-14, PHOTO: Sydney Keddy
Apple and bacon macaroni and cheese
I love this dish. It’s got everything you want in a big pot of comfort food—a bit of sweet, a bit of salt and lots of creamy cheese sauce. It may seem a bit out of left field to fold apples into mac and cheese, but take the leap of faith... Read more
Issue: 2018-07-11, PHOTO: Sydney Oland
Pull-apart salami and anchovy bread
This sandwich/pizza hybrid, stuffed with anchovy and salami, is a perfect riverside snack when you’re feeling a bit famished and the fish haven’t been biting. All of these ingredients are pretty shelf stable—even a slightly old loaf of bread will... Read more
Issue: 2018-06-27, PHOTO: Sydney Oland
Foil-wrapped cheesy eggs in peppers
A satisfying breakfast is so important to a good camping trip; it should be simple but filling—and, ideally, piping hot. Don’t try and feed me granola if I’m waking up in a tent. It will just set me off on a day of chasing snacks and being cranky... Read more
Issue: 2018-05-09, PHOTO: Sydney Oland
Bonfire Baked Brie
It’s almost summer! Get ready for a summer of eating well on outdoor adventures with a simple bonfire snack that feels like a nibble straight from a posh cocktail party. Any leftovers you have could go into an omelette the next day or be made into... Read more
Issue: 2017-05-10, PHOTO: Stephan Biedermann
Women in Whitehorse - Part 3
Larra Daley is the pioneering force behind the Cultured Fine Cheese shop in Horwood’s Mall. Though the shop has just recently integrated itself into a quintessential part of Whitehorse, Daley’s own Yukon journey began in the summer of 1996... Read more
Issue: 2016-10-12, PHOTO: by Sydney Oland
Gnocchi with Butternut Squash, Sage and Blue Cheese
These little potato dumplings seem labour intensive, but they’re worth the effort and can be a lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. But if you’re looking to make this dish ahead you can absolutely make and assemble everything a day before and... Read more
Issue: 2016-08-25, Photo: Kim Melton
Eat Your Art Out
'Tis the season where giant vegetables are being harvested from gardens and potentially prize-winning jams are being churned out for display in the hopes of gaining a ribbon. This was the case at Dawson City's horticultural exhibition as part of... Read more
Issue: 2016-07-07, PHOTO: Kim Melton
A Cultural Affair
One of the fun things about fermented foods is passing on bits to others, knowing they will grow and spread like a great idea. It required a bit of a mental leap to go from creating my first ferments to seeing this possibility, kind of like going... Read more
Issue: 2016-02-04, PHOTO: Els Lundgaard
D - The Deli - "Euro-mazing"
The minute you walk into The Deli at Yukon Meat and Sausage you know you are in a special environment. The place simply smells like, well, like Europe. The shelves are stocked with delightful offerings from Germany, from Holland, from Denmark, ... Read more
Issue: 2015-11-05 PHOTO: Lori Garrison
Say it with Biscuits
I started learning how to cook about 10 years ago, when, as a poor university student, I came to the stunning realization that good food is very expensive. One of the very first cook books I ever bought myself was a second hand copy of... Read more
Matching Wine to Cheese Fondue
I'm always interested whether when people choose the foods for dinner first, and then select accompanying wines, or vice versa. I use both methods. Several weekends ago my partner and I hosted a cheese fondue in honour of a friend's birthday... Read more
Gifts for Wine Lovers
As the Christmas and holiday season roll around, several friends have asked me for gift suggestions for the wine enthusiasts on their gift list. Without knowing the wine tastes of their enthusiast friends, I am hesitant to suggest a particular... Read more
Holiday Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers
Sometimes, finding that special gift for someone who is a wine lover seems like a daunting challenge, so I'd like to devote this article to some suggestions for Christmas gift ideas. First of all, though it's a nice thought, don't feel obliged to... Read more