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Think you hate coconut?

Okay, prove it. 👀🥥

These Coconut Cream Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, filled with creamy coconut goodness, and topped with coconut whipped cream + toasted coconut.

Basically, coconut cream pie decided to become a cupcake.

Go see for yourself: wp.me/p4Mio9-4yS
September 19, 2026 at 1:10 PM
I miss my mother. Sometimes cooking something she made is the closest I can get to having her back in the kitchen.

I found her handwritten notes for this roast from 1995 and made it again.

Thirty years later, Mom still knew what she was doing.

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September 13, 2026 at 1:37 PM
🥒 Kolokithokeftedes.

Honestly, one of the best food words in the Greek language. And these Cretan zucchini fritters are pretty great too: crispy outside, creamy inside, with feta, mint and parsley.

Finish with lemon. Add tzatziki. Try saying it three times fast.

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September 12, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Roasted eggplant, but make it dinner. 🍆

Tender eggplant roasted with an apple cider vinegar and agave vinaigrette, topped with caramelized onions and crispy breadcrumbs, then served over protein rich amaranth.

Gluten free, nut free and packed with flavour.

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September 6, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Roasted eggplant with caramelized onions, crispy breadcrumbs and amaranth makes a hearty, flavourful vegetarian meal. Gluten free and nut free, too.

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September 6, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Every time I go to Montreal, I promise myself I’ll try somewhere new. And yet, there I am again at Ma Poule Mouillée.
This time: chicken poutine. Charcoal grilled Portuguese chicken, fries, cheese curds and gravy. Completely unreasonable. Completely delicious.
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September 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Egg curry deserves more attention. 🍳🍅

This comforting Indian dish combines golden fried eggs with a rich tomato sauce, ginger, garlic, garam masala and yogurt. Serve with naan, paratha or roti.
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August 30, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Eggplant Parm gets a vegan makeover.

🍆 Thin slices of zucchini and eggplant are layered with pomodoro sauce and cashew béchamel, baked, chilled overnight, then reheated with basil oil, garlic breadcrumbs and fresh basil.

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August 29, 2026 at 12:53 PM
My family’s spaghetti sauce has been passed down for generations, but nobody agrees on the original recipe. My version simmers tomato juice, onions, garlic and herbs for four hours, then gets strained smooth. 🍝 wp.me/p4Mio9-4xr
August 23, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Tomato and saffron spaghetti. 🍝

Sweet summer tomatoes, basil, garlic and fragrant saffron turn simple spaghetti al pomodoro into something special. A perfect summer pasta.

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#Pasta #ItalianFood #SummerRecipes
August 22, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Julia Child would have been 114 today. 🎂

The first cook outside my family I remember watching. Looking back, she reminded me of my mother. Food was love. Food was togetherness.

Happy birthday, Julia. You still feel like home. ❤️

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📷 Lynn Gilbert, CC BY SA 4.0
August 15, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Think fava beans are boring? Think again. My take on Egyptian ful medames gets topped with jammy harissa roasted tomatoes and a sharp, spicy pickled chilli salsa. Vegan, flavour packed and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. wp.me/p4Mio9-4ym
#FulMedames #EgyptianFood
August 9, 2026 at 12:32 PM
This Rye Blueberry Galette is my kind of baking: buttery rye pastry, juicy blueberries and absolutely no requirement that the finished product look perfect. Rustic is doing a lot of work here, and I'm happy to let it.

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August 8, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Schoolhouse Pizza 🍕

A taste of New York in Ottawa. I tried an 18 inch pie split between Classic New York Pepperoni and Tomato Pie with stracciatella, Parmigiano, pecorino and herbs. Two styles, one great pizza. #OttawaEats #Pizza

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August 1, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Bean Panzanella Salad 🇮🇹🍅

A fresh twist on the Tuscan classic, this hearty panzanella combines crispy sourdough, juicy cherry tomatoes, green beans, creamy white beans and fresh basil.

Recipe: wp.me/p4Mio9-4x2

#ItalianFood #SummerRecipes
July 26, 2026 at 12:48 PM
🍓 Strawberry shortcake gets a fresh twist! Flaky thyme biscuits, juicy macerated strawberries and whipped cream come together in this beautiful spring dessert. Sweet berries and savoury thyme are a surprisingly perfect match.

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#Baking #Dessert #StrawberryShortcake
July 19, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Cookies for breakfast? Count me in. 🍪 These hearty Brekkie Cookies are packed with oats, almond butter, tahini, nuts, seeds, maple syrup and dark chocolate. Perfect for meal prep or grab and go mornings. wp.me/p4Mio9-4vt #Baking #Recipe #BreakfastCookies
July 12, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Could this be the fastest chocolate cake you will bake? One bowl, fudgy, and done in under an hour. Pure chocolate emergency cake energy. wp.me/p4Mio9-4sQ
July 5, 2026 at 12:41 PM
I never expected one of the best cheesesteaks in Ottawa to come from a burger shop inside a pizza place.

Skinny George’s serves a Philly inspired cheesesteak with ribeye, white cheddar and onions on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.

Chaotic, unpretentious, very good.

Read the review:
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July 4, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Could Skinny George's be serving the best cheesesteak in Ottawa?

Ribeye, white cheddar, sweet onions and a soft roll. This Philly inspired cheesesteak is available Tuesdays and Thursdays only.

Spoiler: it's worth the hype.

Full review:
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#OttawaEats #Cheesesteak #OttawaFood
July 4, 2026 at 12:32 PM
This Mixed Pasta with Basil Pesto and Tuna from the Eat Like a Sardinian cookbook by Francesco Mattana brings together roasted tomatoes, homemade pesto, and tuna in a dish that feels like summer on a Mediterranean island.
🌿🍅🐟🍝
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June 21, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Some meals don't need to shout.

This salmon and potato casserole, layered with smoked salmon, dill, cream, and cheddar, is that kind of dish. Rich, comforting, and the sort of thing that makes you slow down and stay at the table a little longer.

Good food. Good company. No rush.

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June 20, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Some dishes linger long after the night ends. This month it was the Hai Phong crab spring rolls at La Nhau Viet Kitchen in Ottawa. Golden, crackling, stuffed with crab, pork, glass noodles, pure magic in a bite.
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#OttawaFood #VietnameseFood #SpringRolls #EatOttawa
June 6, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Sweet and creamy. Make Thah Ko, a layered Thai corn & tapioca pudding topped with coconut cream. Perfect for home cooks craving a taste of Thailand. wp.me/p4Mio9-4lU #FamilyThai #ThaiDesserts #ThahKo #CoconutPudding #LayeredDessert
January 18, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Cozy up with this Guinness Beef Stew. Slow-cooked beef, potatoes, carrots and stout make the ultimate Irish comfort food. Perfect for cold nights and hearty dinners. wp.me/p4Mio9-4mE #ChefAbbyCheshire #PassportToFlavor #GuinnessBeefStew #IrishStew
January 17, 2026 at 2:23 PM