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A Seat at My Table

Pull up a chair, there's always room for one more!

Cold Sesame Noodle Salad

Next up in my BEAT THE HEAT series is this Cold Soba Pasta Salad! Plenty of crisp vegetables, creamy flavorful sauce and crunchy sesame...

Strawberry Salsa

Yesss! It's finally strawberry season. What better way to celebrate than with a new version of salsa! I've combined fresh spearmint,...

Mediterranean Whole Wheat Orzo Salad

Right there in the aisle of the supermarket I let out a spontaneous, "Yessss!" snatched up a container and broke into my happy dance....

Fresh Blueberry Coconut Pudding

What an abundance of wild blueberries we harvested this year! When it's hot outside and I want a quick, creamy pairing for these juicy...

Watermelon Blueberry Salsa

Holy cannoli... watermelon blueberry salsa?!? Is that even a thing?? Yes, my friends. Watermelon Blueberry Salsa is a thing... and a...

Pumpkin, Sage & Barley Risotto

Winter Beetroot & Greens Citrus Salad

Broad Beans with Sautéed Greens and Pumpkin Naan Bread

Roasted Delicata Squash, Apples and Black Rice - Two ways!

Roasted Pumpkin and Black Bean Tacos with Garlic Lime Crema

Pumpkin Naan Bread [Vegan]

Roasted Pumpkin Harvest Salad

Pumpkin Tarragon Vinaigrette

Shaved Brussels Sprout, Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Orange Ginger Dressing

Roasted Vegetable Stock

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Hi there, I'm Catherine!

I'm so happy you stopped by my little corner of the internet. So, are you hungry? Me too! What to eat, is the question. As an organic produce grower, classically trained personal chef who eats mostly plants, and a dietetics student, I'm always thinking about food.... how it looks, smells, tastes, makes us feel and affects our environment. I regularly geek out on the science behind what makes plants scrumptious and why we should eat more of them. I love to share my experiments with YOU! So grab an apron, sharpen your knife and let's go!