Shrimp and Shiitake Hot Pot

Shrimp and Shiitake Hot Pot

My quarter century birthday was on the 24th and it was surrounded with love. We ate home made prosciutto eggs benny at a great little bistro with bottomless mimosas and toured some gorgeous ice sculptures. Every good day ends with soup. Ok, maybe not but this good day... read more
Lemon Garlic Habanero Sauerkraut

Lemon Garlic Habanero Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is my jam. No really I spread it on toast like every morning. Love the stuff. It’s immune boosting gold and it makes almost everything taste better. What an interesting time to be alive. When what’s old is new again. You see all these... read more
Double Chocolate Avocado Hazelnut Brownies

Double Chocolate Avocado Hazelnut Brownies

  I used to be offended anytime I saw avocados cooked in any form. But there comes a day when you find yourself with a big old pile of super ripe avos that need to get used NOW. And you already made guacamole so that’s out of the question. It is in these... read more
Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

Well hello to all you lovely people. It’s been some time since I posted, which seems to be a pattern looking back at this time last year. You see, it’s my birth month so I’m just excessively lazy. Nah…it’s not that. I’ve got lots of... read more
Coconut Chia Banana Pomegranate Parfaits

Coconut Chia Banana Pomegranate Parfaits

  Is it just me or does time go by exceptionally fast this time of year? Today is the solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest and darkest day of the year. From this point forward we move closer to spring and my desire to jump on the first flight out of... read more
Hey I'm Chantelle, my alter ego would be a mermaid if I wasn't such a terrible swimmer. I love writing authentically and cooking in my pyjamas. My favourite pastimes include eating avocados, travelling the world and hanging out with a toddler.

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