The Gourmet Goddess

Just like rice, I always make extra pasta and freeze it.  It's great to have on hand for super quick meals.  I made up this soup recipe ...

Here is a simple, quick dish I whipped up the other night out of leftover rice.  I always make a big batch when I make rice so I have some r...

I've been a little gobsmacked about the amount of sodium in Asian foods, even the recipes I make at home.  Here's a sauce that takes...

Why yes I am part Irish, what gave it away?!  When I went back to my natural hair colour after years of highlighting it to within an inch of...

Also known as Fancy French Beans and Wieners.  Really, that's all it is.  The key to this dish is to use really good ingredients.  I use...

Okay, this might seem like a no brainer but it's worth a discussion.  Tomorrow morning I'll head to the market to stock up on veggie...

Want a simple, quick, cheap soup to make next week?  Well here you go.  You're welcome. Disclaimer!   Because you open a bunch of cans...

The life of a blogger... I caught Julie and Julia last night on the telly.  I wonder, do people still get famous from their blogs?  Do all ...

Here are my first thoughts on my Superbowl menu.  I keep getting emails, watching cooking shows and visiting websites that are full of ideas...

Two blog posts in one day?!  This recipe was soooo delicious that I absolutely had to blog about it right away.  I was just going to comment...

One of the things about doing a "reset" menu is that it should get you back on track for healthy eating.  It seems I sort of peter...

I've got a pot of Minestrone on the stove.  It fits perfectly into the cancer fighting menu I was following as part of the "Detox/R...

One thing I'm noticing with this menu I'm following is that there are a lot of beans as well as whole grains.  I've always pride...

I didn't blog about my weekend because everyone needs a break.... And all I made was Turkey Soup which consisted of just about everythin...

Tonight I'm heading out for dinner.  McKelvie's is an old Halifax Seafood institution.  I'm looking forward to getting my seafo...

We're waiting for snow around here.  It's been a pretty wimpy winter thus far and the dogs are keen for some snow.  Emily believes e...

I'm finding that the original menu from Self magazine has a lot of meals!  I've mentioned before that I eat a late breakfast and th...

Have you noticed how every daytime talk show is discussing healthy eating this week.  No wonder we're so depressed in January.  All that...

After an indulgent holiday season I feel compelled to set my body right.  October's Self magazine had a really nice 7 day Cancer fightin...

Anyone who has been to just about any house of a Newfoundlander over the holidays has been offered a glass of Slush.  It's a tradition! ...