Hello everyone, Potatoes are great. However, when it comes to root vegetables, I generally opt for something that I deem to have more nutritional value – beets, sweet potatoes, etc. Gotta get that extra fiber and anti-oxidants into your diet! I sometime make oven fries, so this time I decided to use a variety of … Continue reading
Hello everyone, Ever since John and I traveled to the deep south, we have fallen in love with grits. Instead of just eating them on their own, we often use various meats, veggies, cheeses and eggs into our grits, sometimes cooked fresh, sometimes leftovers. Asparagus, mushrooms, sausage, steak and green onions are just some of … Continue reading
Hello Everyone, In the height of the summer, John and I are taking advantage of the nice weather with lots of grilling and BBQing. In predictable gender defined roles, John takes care of the grilling and I handle the sides. For my sides, I usually alternate between something potato, bean or rice related, depending … Continue reading
Hello everyone, As spring heats up we’re all feeling the urge to get out and fire up the grill. And what better to accompany whatever you may be throwing on said grill then coleslaw! Ok, ok. I know coleslaw may seem anticlimactic for my first nice weather BBQ post of the year. But I kid … Continue reading
Hello everyone, I apologize for the lack of recipes lately. John and I have been renovating our house over the last couple of months and my kitchen situation has not been conducive to cooking. I have a stove that is sometimes plugged in, a refrigerator that migrates around the floor, a sink in the basement, several … Continue reading
Hello everyone, I decided one day that barley goes really nicely with melted cheese. Given that it’s fall and squash is in season, I thought it would be a nice idea to create a dish with squash and barley and cheese all together as one happy family! This recipe is basically mac n’ cheese where … Continue reading
Hi everyone, Here in Edmonton, Alberta, we are currently experiencing some unfortunate weather. Yes, we get long winters here, but it is unusual for us to have snow this early in October. With freezing temperatures and several centimeters of snow on the ground, the future looks bleak for all. The good news is that there … Continue reading
Hello everyone, Are you gluten intolerant? Lactose intolerant? Trying to lose weight? Have a heart condition? Trying to avoid developing a heart condition in the future? If any of these apply to you, stop reading immediately! If none apply or you simply don’t care, read on! I’m sure you have all tried recipes that boast … Continue reading
Did you know that Yellowstone National Park is a gigantic supervolcano that could destroy the world?? And balsamic mushrooms in foil are tasty too! Continue reading
Melty, soul-warming, comforty-foody goodness. Great as a side, or great on it’s own, this recipe was the inspiration behind the birth of Julie’s Kitchen Adventures. Continue reading
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