I love basil! And this year is the first year we actually have happy basil plants. It can only mean one thing: PESTO TIME! View this post on Instagram Thinking about the amazing pasta I had yesterday as I’m on the spin bike! Delicious pesto made from basil and garlic right out of our garden:Continue reading “Simple and Fresh Pesto”
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Yoga Mat Cleaning Spray
There comes a time when you do yoga when you realize that your yoga mat has different marks and grime stuck to it, no matter how clean and careful you are. This is what happened this morning. I took out my yoga mat, and realized that my footprints were visible. Ew! How disgusting! So IContinue reading “Yoga Mat Cleaning Spray”
Lettuce Wedge Salad
Summer is back in Montreal and with the temperatures rising, all I want to eat is salad. At some point though you start getting tired of salads. That’s when I stumbled upon pictures of really cute lettuce wedge salads. I had to try it out! This is perfect as you can customize it to addContinue reading “Lettuce Wedge Salad”
Simple Pasta Salad
This is the perfect recipe if you want something simple and delicious for dinner, and for the next day. It’s perfect when just cooked, but it makes for a perfect lunch or picnic addition. You probably have all the ingredients already in your kitchen, so it’s perfect if you don’t know what to cook andContinue reading “Simple Pasta Salad”
An afternoon in Montreal: Les Jardins d’Ambroisie and strawberries in the park
Summer is definitively in Montreal! The sun was out this morning, the breeze was refreshing, and it was just the perfect day for a picnic. So I put my ginormous pile of need-to-be-corrected exams, and went for a stroll with my boyfriend. We were really excited because today the Marché Fermier was starting again! NearContinue reading “An afternoon in Montreal: Les Jardins d’Ambroisie and strawberries in the park”
Cocktail Time: Pimm’s Cup!
I’m not a big fan of alcohol, and so my cocktail culture is very tiny. However, a few weeks ago I went for drinks with colleagues and discovered Pimm’s cups. Wow! So light and refreshing: they are clearly a perfect summer drink. Since spring is finally here, it is totally okay to kick-start the seasonContinue reading “Cocktail Time: Pimm’s Cup!”
Sweet Potato Nori Roll
I love purple sweet potatoes! I also really like nori sheets, so why not combine the two? Add a few little things, and BAM! You have a nice, filling, fresh, and colourful meal that you can customize to your liking (or to your fridge’s content)! Here is what you need for each roll: 1 NoriContinue reading “Sweet Potato Nori Roll”
My Lighthearted Kitchen 