Prince Edward Island lobster supper plus @pei_potatoes & @pei_mussels! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #lobsterpei #peimussels #mussels #potatoes #hokkaidomilkbread
I look at my own body With eyes no longer blind- And I see that my own hands can make The world that’s in my mind. ~~Langston Hughes Another beautiful shot taken by @jessicaldavisphotos in a series she’s curating on working hands! #iessicadavisphotos #workinghands #fridayquotes #fridaymood #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #culinaryinstituteofcanada #discovercharlottetown
Getting our @pei_potatoes fields ready for healthy harvest often includes crop cover. Here we see mustard crop cover helping to mitigate the need for more pesticides. Crops like mustard are natural ways of addressing pest problems. Our Island does a lot to protect top soil so as to protect growing in the future. When I stood here, these seas of mustard yellow was powerful in processing the intense colour. #peifarmfood #farmfoodcarepei #peifedag #explorepei #meetinpei #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #fooddaycanada
The last Cold Cuisine fam photo of the school year is always bittersweet, which is why it took me a little bit longer to post. Group C thank you for sharing the learning process with me; I truly gained so much! We coloured outside of the lines on our last week together as we put out new sandwiches and noodle dishes which were a 1st for the school year. Your teamwork, commitment, communication, and care made it all possible. Now you are all off to start your internships, may it all be meaningful learning & fun! #ThePapaJoes #makingdough #bestspringrollsever #studentdriven #culinaryinstituteofcanada #chefsofinstagram #teachersofinstagram #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #chefworkscanada #truecooks
Story time: Hi there! I guess this is like one of those posts where you introduce yourself to your new followers, but this one has a little twist. I’m a first generation Canadian. Both of my parents came from places that were experiencing difficulties including weaponized violence. When my parents brought me into this world they had certain hopes for me, and ideas for a career path to ensure a comfortable life. I followed along until I was in university. I decided law school wasn’t what I wanted after all. I wanted to cook professionally. At first my folks weren’t really on board with my plan. They worried my hands would be too tough & lose their femininity(along with a bunch of other things). I told them I didn’t care. And so, I went to culinary school and I also went further to attain a culinary degree. Later on, I also earned my certification of adult education & my masters in Education for institutional/administrative leadership. My hands are the most important tools I have in the kitchen and yes they are burnt, rough, scarred, and always nail polish free. My hands today look a lot different than they would have looked if I stayed on my predefined path, but I treasure each scar, and years of wear that my craft has gifted them with. For me it’s a symbol I see every day that affirms that I trusted my heart, that I work hard everyday building my skills, and that the right choice isn’t the easiest choice, but the most necessary. My parents definitely came around to see how happy and at home I am in this career I’ve cultivated for myself ♥️ We are a foodie family after all! Mom taught me so much. I honour her though my food. HUGE thank yous to @jessicaldavisphotos for her work on capturing working hands in their natural environments! I love these photos so much, and it reminds me to be gratitude filled for each day that I get to do what I love!!! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #workinghands #canadasfoodisland #welcomepei #culinaryinstituteofcanada #niagarafoodandwineinstitute #niagaracollege #explorepei
When it comes to eggplant, under the crown is best. When processing eggplant, it’s best to cut upwards to remove the part of the plant that connects to the rest of the growth. When done properly, there should be a floral effect on both the usable and compost piece. I learned this many moons ago from a classic episode of the original Iron Chef series! 📸: @jessicaldavisphotos #eggplant #workinghands #canadianchef #culinaryinstituteofcanada #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife
Story time is coming up thanks to the incredible opportunity I had to be photographed by @jessicaldavisphotos! There was a different life plan for me when I was a teenager. There were expectations set out for me by my parents. My hands would look much differently if I continued along the path, but they are different. I want you to know what I gave up in pursuit of what gave me fulfillment. This life is short, and I took a big risk. I think it paid off. I can’t wait to tell you more as I share more of the incredible photos Jess has taken. *if you’re looking for a wedding or event photographer- I can’t recommend Jess enough! * #workinghands #cheflife #chefsofinstagram #foodnetworkcanada #harrowsmith #welcomepei #discovercharlottetown #supportlocalphotography #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife
I woke up this morning craving a Caprese salad- it’s easily one of my favourite salads of all time because of its simplicity! Tomatoes ripened in the sun, fresh mozzarella, basil, sea salt, & some really good olive oil. What’s your favourite seasonal salad? Is there a vegetable you think about all winter just waiting for it to start growing again? #caprese #food52 #harrowsmith #salads #foodnwtworkca #canadasfoodisland #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #dairyfarmersofcanada #saputocheese
It’s spring here on the east coast of Canada, but the weather this evening is a little less than desirable. I’m doing spring cleaning because, well, what else am I supposed to be doing on a school night?! As I’m getting rid of stuff that no longer brings me joy aka @mariekondo style; I stumbled upon this birthday card from my mom @laadymommy. She’s left this realm 7 years ago & reading this message has me feeling so much. I know her love for me is endless and boundless, but ohhhh how I do miss my best friend and the woman who gave me life. It’s bittersweet y’all. My mom was my sounding board & my cheer squad. This is like an affirmation from across the way! I love you Laady ♥️ This card brings me joy, so I’m so keeping it! ♥️♥️♥️ #springcleaning #motherdaughter #iloveyoumommy #missyoumom #trust #loveistheway #chefilona #bday
I’m all in for Charlottetown summer evenings like this one! #letsgosummer #discovercharlottetown #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife
I’ve been working on this cookie recipe for about 3 years. I wanted to get the best possible textures and that crave-worthy salty/sweet balance. I first made these cookies while I was the chef of a Culinary Boot Camp program. I made these with kids aged 7-9. They were a huge hit! In the first edition they were made with walnuts and I didn’t love that. I wanted to make these nut free. The stroke of lightning hit with the swapping out the walnuts for puffed rice cereal! The puffed rice gives the cookies this incredible texture that works well with the potato chips and chocolate chips! Want my recipe for potato chip cookie sammiches? Reply in the comments with “COOKIE” & I’ll DM you my recipe!!! These are cookies that are salty, sweet, tender & crunchy all the same time! Eating just one isn’t even an option! #buzzfeedfood #redpathsugar #robinhoodbaking #dairyfarmersofcanada #canadasfoodisland #culinaryinstituteofcanada #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife
Easter asparagus! Toss asparagus w/ olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt & pepper. Then wind a strip of prosciutto around each spear. Roast at 425F until asparagus becomes bronzed & prosciutto crispy. Generously top w/ a flurry of micro planed Parmesan or Pecorino & another little bit of lemon zest. #springstyle #asparagus #spárgaszezon #easterbrunch #easter #prosciutto #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife
Group D- you’re such a unique collection of humans! We learned together, we grew together, and we definitely laughed together! I want to thank you for the 24 days of learning that we shared with one another- you reinforced the importance of being authentic, flexible, and to always be able to light some fires! I wish you all the best of everything in your last rotation of your 1st year as culinary students at the @culinaryinstituteofcanada ! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #culinaryinstituteofcanada #discovercharlottetown
A mood. Charlottetown, PEI Change is in the air. #discovercharlottetown #cityscape #landscape #island #islandlife #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife
Looking for fabulous on a budget? How about my recipe for mussels martini?! The sauce has a lot of classical French sauce making minus the intimidation factor! There’s vermouth, vodka, herbs, & garlic stuffed olives are served on the side! It’s fancy, but casual. I think all home cooked meals really should espouse that kinda vibe! You can find my recipe for mussels martini in the current issue of @harrowsmithmag & it’s also available on our website! Thinking about Al fresco meals? This is a winner my friends! @pei_mussels @pei_socialshell @canadasfoodisland @tourismpei @welcomepei @meetinpei #mussels #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #meetinpei #peimussels #harrowsmith #peiliquor #canadianfoodwriter #canadianfoodphotographer #canadianfoodstylist #canadianfoodblogger
From the ugly delicious diary ➡️ Scratch-made piggies in a blanket w/ my Gochugaru onion relish! The wrapper is made with a hot water dough- very similar to a meat pie or pasty dough. I used @schneiders all beef juicy jumbos as my hot dog of choice. I cut the hot dogs in half because I wanted more of an “hors d’oeuvres” size- easier snacking!!! Will refine and definitely make again! #hotdog #allbeefhotdogs #piggiesinablanket #pigsinablanket #gochugaru #gochujang #chefilona #recipedeveloper #canadianfoodwriter #cansdianchefs #chefsofcanada #pei #funfood #snacktime #Schneiders #robinhoodflour
Sometimes you need to bring Firenze to you! When you think Italian food, pasta is probably the 1st thing to come to mind, but I gotta tell ya- the sandwich game in Italy is Getty! The Schiacciata bread is a high hydration dough that cooked in a sheet pan to create a flat bread similar to focaccia. The filling I went with was pistachio pesto, arugula, burrata cheese, porchetta cotto, and capocollo! Looking to make your own Schiacciata at home? You can find my recipe in my bio or on the @harrowsmithmag website! #sandwiches #sandwichesofinstagram #allanticovinaio #makeathome #dairyfarmersofcanada #robinhoodflour #pistachios #mortadella #preschoice #harrowsmith #canadasfoodisland #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei
For my spring food editorial in @harrowsmithmag, I’m sharing 3 of my favourite mussel recipes!! I think my favourite is inspired by the flavours of the Iberian Peninsula! Think surf and turf that you can enjoy even on a Tuesday evening! We’ve got chorizo sausage, roasted red peppers, garlic, and white wine! This is a definite 30 minute meal! Make sure you pick up some crusty white bread or baguette to not miss a single bit of sauce! Looking for the full recipe? Find it on newsstands now in @harrowsmithmag ! #peisocialshell #shellfishpei #peishellfishfestival #welcomepei #harrowsmith #peimussels #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #chorizo #iberianpeninsula
Baladi is a soft, white cheese that originated in the Middle East and is popular in Lebanon. It is known as Jibneh Baladi. Alternatively, it is also called the ‘cheese of the mountains’ because it is made in high mountains all over Lebanon by the local shepherds, but we are so lucky to have it made in Canada using milk from the @dairyfarmersofcanada! One of my favourite ways to enjoy this cheese is to slice it thinly and tile it onto a plate. Then garnish the cheese with zaatar seasoning (thyme & sesame are main ingredients in the mix), pomegranate molasses, olive oil, & then some fresh parsley or mint! It’s best eaten wrapped in Markouk bread, but pita bread works like a charm too! #baladi #baladicheese #lebanesefood #dairyfarmersofcanada #ontdairy #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife
Family Sunday supper! Chicken shawarma (w/ Lebanese pickles, pickled turnip, garlic sauce, chili sauce, cucumber, tomato, pickled peppers, & sumac onion salad), hummus, baladi cheese w/ pomegranate molasses & zaatar, lebneh w/ preserved figs & pistachios & Arak! Dad was so happy to eat the food of his heritage & of his home ♥️ Always thankful for Norman’s Clover Farm for having the essential & authentic Lebanese ingredients! #chickenshawarma #baladi #baladicheese #lebanesefood #familymeal #sundaysupper #peiliquor #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #discovercharlottetown
Who wants a bucket of this finger licking chicken?! Gojuchang-maple fried chicken & crispy coated pickled yellow beans. This dish is inspired by @maangchi Korean fried chicken recipe 💗💗💗 The double fry makes for the crispiest chicken; so worth the effort! #friedchicken #gochujang #maplesyrup #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #harrowsmith #buzzfeast
I love low and slow cooking. It’s a labour of love, & the time committed to seeing the process through is entirely rewarding! This dish is all Prince Edward Island- even the plateware! 🟠 @samuelscoffee rubbed @abpibeef ribs 🟠 mashed @pei_potatoes with @adl_pei butter & cream 🟠 island root veggies, garlic, cabbage & herbs 🟠 @dairyfarmerspei cheddar biscuits ➡️ wanna make your own coffee rub? Here’s my recipe: For the Samuel’s Coffee Rub: • ¼ cup medium ground medium roast Samuel’s Coffee (I like the Ethiopian bean for this) • ¼ cup paprika • 2 Tbsp Granulated Garlic • 2 Tbsp Granulated Onion • 2 Tbsp sugar • 2 Tbsp kosher salt • 1 Tbsp Ground Black Pepper • 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin • 1 Tbsp Ground Coriander #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #atlanticbeef #fooddaycanada #peifa #cabbage #carrot #mashedpotates #beefribs
Labneh is a versatile, savory Middle Eastern yogurt spread. The spread is super simple and versatile. When I was little, I often ate labneh on pita drizzled with olive oil, paprika and dried mint as a snack. In addition to savory applications, labneh is great with a sweet twist featuring fig jam, honey & pistachios. Scoop it up w/ pita, khubz, lavash, or markouk! #middleeasternfood #labneh #figs #pistachios #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #glutenfree #feedfeedglutenfree #food52
Sometimes it’s the theatre that is hot pot, and sometimes it’s the comfort of something nostalgic. China is a place that taught me so much about myself personally & professionally. I think about the food I ate in my travels throughout China often, and crave it constantly! #travelphotography #traveltuesday #china #hotpot #mcdonalds #chefilona #pei
Sandwiches come in many forms! One of the most underrated in the category I think is the open-faced sandwich. The open faced sandwich is like having a piece of bread as the stage with delicious performances coming from so many different angles! Roasted Crimson pears, whipped ricotta, garlic confit, thyme, and pink peppercorn caramel. #toastsofinstagram #openfacedsandwich #ricotta #garlicconfit #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #eatatlantic #fooddaycanada
Night moves. Curly girl forever. Free in spirit. Inner Power comes from authenticity. #matrixcolor #matrixcanada #benefitcosmetics #benefitbrows #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife
PEI POTATOES are such a versatile, affordable and adaptable vegetable. It’s hard to imagine a breakfast, lunch or dinner table where Prince Edward Island Potatoes wouldn’t make a welcome focus. Sichuan-Style PEI POTATO Roses Makes approximately 1 full regular muffin tray 10 PEI POTATOES (Yukon Gold is the variety I used), peeled if desired 1/2 cup sunflower oil, plus more for greasing muffin tins 1 Tbsp Sichuan peppercorns, ground (or substitute ground corriander or cumin) 6 Tbsp sesame seeds 1 Tbsp chili flakes (I used a Korean variety, but any will be suitable) 2 tsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp granulated onion 1/2 - 3/4 Tbsp Kosher salt 1 Tbsp minced ginger Line muffin tin with parchment paper and generously grease the entire tin with canola oil. Use mandolin to slice potatoes thin enough to bend. Place in a large bowl and toss with the canola oil then add spices. Place a piece of potato on the board and overlap another piece over 50 % of the potato repeat using 15-20 pieces of potato forming a line. Roll the line of potatoes up starting at one end and place in the muffin cups. Bake 375 for 10 min then cover with foil and bake for another 10-15 min. *You can use different spice combinations if you prefer. Instead of the Sichuan Peppercorns, sesame seeds & chili flakes add the following to the garlic powder, granulated onion and kosher salt: Rosemary & Lemon Zest Summer Savory & Black Pepper Italian Seasoning & Paprika Curry Powder & Black Sesame Seeds #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #peipotatoes #buzzfeast #tasty #valentines
Happy lunar new year!!! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #lunarnewyear #yearoftheox #sichuanfood #chinesefood
Group E is like a Fireball, the Mr. Worldwide version & it’s been a whirlwind of a rotation! It seems like it was only day 1 just a few days ago, but 24 days move quickly in the cold cuisine kitchen. We learned that pasta/blanching water needs to be salty like the sea, that a prized lentil is Puy, and pizza is considered a sandwich. Thank you for your engagement and for helping me to continue to grow as an instructor! Only 2 rotations left- make em count! #mrworldwide #pitbull #dutchess #mom #thanksGraham #mr305 #culinaryinstituteofcanada #chefworkscanada #chefsofinstagram #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #studentdriven #teachersofinstagram #BiggSteppa
BYO chicken Parmesan tempura sliders w/ cukes! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #robinhoodbaking #muttipomodoro #mozzarella
A Prince Edward Island storm day; beautiful!!!! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #discovercharlottetown #winter #snowday #canadiangirl
The cost of food is rising. We need to make the most of what we have in our fridge. Yesterday was brunch for lunch day at the @culinaryinstituteofcanada. One of the items was our blueberry cheesecake French toast. At the end of service we had a hotel pan of leftover French toast and a tray of leftover bread from our soup station. Rather than toss it in the compost, I wanted to show my students how important a zero waste approach is & how it can be immensely creative! We put together a blueberry cheesecake bread pudding that got a final glaze of leftover condensed milk after it came out of the oven. We sampled the edge pieces and delighted in the almost danish/cake-like finish! This bread pudding will be available at our grab and go tomorrow morning; you won’t want to miss out on this one! Nothing is ever old if we use our imagination & the skills we are learning! Sooo yum, I promise! #culinaryinstituteofcanada #pei #studentdrivenlearning #chefinstructor #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #dairyfarmersofcanada #zerowaste
One of my favourite food places in world is the Sichuan province in China! I got to spend extended time over 2 visits taking place in a 2 year period. I took so many pictures and wrote so many notes of the dishes that blew my mind; writing some of my guesses as to what the ingredients might be for each dish. SICHUAN BOILED BEEF (水煮牛肉 – SHUIZHU NIUROU) Is one of my faves. To me it’s like comfort food enjoyed with multiple bowls of fragrant steamed rice. It’s a dish that is assembled in layers. Blanched Napa cabbage & Chinese leeks followed by the sauce and the beef. On the top comes a sprinkling of spices including the mouth numbing Sichuan peppercorns, fresh garlic and ground chillies. The spice topping gets a flash fry w/ hot peanut oil; the sizzle is so satisfying! Recreating this dish in my own kitchen using @abpibeef brings me joy! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #sichuanfood #alwayslearning #atlanticbeef #cdnbeef #food52 #buzzfeast
Sibling life is a good time. When I share my recipes often my brother is helping making the filming happen and he’s always keeping on schedule. Something happens though when we try to be serious/profesh when we take a pic of tasting or mixing ingredients. This is @whiskedawaypei & I nearly before a collapse of laughter filming a tasting of some @boursin_canada and asparagus rolls. I’m always grateful for the silly. The blooper reels are endless and we laugh about them all of the time. I’m lucky to have a brother & I’m thankful to him for all of his support. If you haven’t heard, Michael has started his weekly curated boxes of high end European pastries. He posts the selection on Mondays with last orders on Thursday, and he delivers on Saturday morning. Follow his account for all of the confectionery magic! #whiskedawaypei #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #siblings #siblinglove
A little bit of a flashback Friday to that time I made cotton candy for our @hollandcollege students! It was a first for me and I had the best time with it!! Teaching at the @culinaryinstituteofcanada brings me so much joy and keeps me humble and hungry. I’m always excited to see what is coming up around the corner in my role as an educator and chef! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #flashbackfriday #canadasfoodisland #hollandcollege #culinaryinstituteofcanada
My millennial pose has always been fire. My fave dress for my Capricorn bday just a “few” years ago. #capricorn #cappy #januarybaby #millenialmisery #millenial #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife
Winter sunrises are beautiful! A cotton candy sky in the capital, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island! #discovercharlottetown #explorepei #explorecanada #chefilona #sunrise #canadianwinter
I live for sandwiches and a lobster roll in a croissant is sooo deluxe!! Keep it simple- don’t put too much saucy stuff; you don’t need it! Let the lobster’s natural sweetness frolic with the buttery goodness from the croissant; it’s an odyssey! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #lobster #food52 #feedfeed #lobsterpei #welcomepei #fooddaycanada #canadasfoodisland
Brioche Cinnamon Knot. This is a familiar treat but made with brioche to be a little extra.
Snowfall in the capital! A bird’s eye view of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island looks prettier than a postcard don’t ya think! “I smell snow!” #discovercharlottetown #explorepei #explorecanada #flyyyg #pei #princeedwardisland #chefilona #winter #natgeoyourshot #weatherchannel #cbceastcoast #harrowsmith #canadianwriter #canadiancreatives #weloveatlantikcanada #exploreatlanticcanada #cityofcharlottetown #canada #welcomepei #meetinpei
Christmas dinner! Butternut squash & Chestnut Stuffing, Christmas Apple & Red Cabbage Slaw, Maple-Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts, De-boned & Stuffed Chicken, Truffle-Mustard Crispy Potatoes & Cranberry Sauce on the Side! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #crimmas #xmasdinner #family #peipotatoes #stuffing
Here’s my recipe for egg nog fudge! Egg-nog Fudge 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup egg-nog 2 cups sugar 2 cups white chocolate chips 17-ounce jar marshmallow fluffy cream 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp nutmeg, grated Line a 9x9-inch pan with foil and spray with a non-stick cooking spray. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and egg-nog. Bring to a boil. Cook until the temperature reaches 234°F on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat. Stir in white chocolate until melted. Stir in marshmallow cream, vanilla, and nutmeg, and evenly spread into prepared pan. Garnish with more grated nutmeg. Cut into pieces once almost completely cooled. #eggnog #eggnogrecipe #xmastreats #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife
Celebrating my 5 year anniversary with @cbcpei this week! It all started with me sharing my recipes for fruitcake! Continued gratitude and hugs to all the listeners who tune in to my food & lifestyle segment; it means so much to me. Thanks to Matt Rannie for teaching me so much about this singular media space 🙏 #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #cbc #cbcpei #radio
Looking for easy yet impactful meal ideas for your festive entertaining season?! Why not go for a build you own roast beef sandwich station?! I’ve got thinly sliced roast beef, caramelized onions, cheese, pickles, @preservecompany beet & horseradish chutney, lettuce tomato, mustard & piles of @missvickiesca chips! You can also include plant based proteins to make it an inclusive meal! #atlanticbeef #cdnbeef #peicertifiedbeef #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #peipreservecompany #missvickies #byosandwich #festivefood #holidayrecipes
Crispy chicken, wilted dark greens & Hasselback @pei_potatoes! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife
BIG NEWS: I’ve been a food writer with the @peiguardian & family of newspapers over the last 13 years. It’s the place where I built my skills on writing succinct pieces featuring recipes accessible to our readers. I’ve written about so many different styles of cooking, featured a myriad of chefs, and shared Atlantic Canadian recipes sent to me by our readership. It has filled my heart with so much joy, and my time with this family of papers over the years has helped me grow into the person I am today, but I feel that now is the time to pass the torch on to an up and coming writer who deserves the same opportunity to share their lens of experience and joy for food that I have been so blessed to do. I want to thank you for your support and the way you trusted me to do what I do. Covid would have been a lot tougher on me if I didn’t have some extra outlets for my isolation energy which you kindly afforded me. I genuinely am tearing up as I write this- it is my plan that my December 2023 piece will be my last piece in my current role for @saltwirenetwork . My plan going forward is to dedicate more time to finally getting my cookbook done starting in the new year; it’s been a dream of mine since I can’t even remember how far back! Again, I send to all whom I’ve worked with over the years the utmost gratitude and the biggest of hugs. I’m ready to open my heart to the new and what the universe has in store for me! Ready for my hallmark moment and getting my cookbook out into the world! Thank you my friends, my dear readers- our time has been a true treasure! Stay tuned for what is next! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #canadianfoodwriter #foodwriter #foodstylist #foodphotography
Texture! Bookmark my recipe for No Fuss Fancy lemon Blueberry loaf! No Fuss Fancy Blueberry Loaf with Lemon Glaze Chef Ilona Daniel Serves 12 For the loaf: • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour • ¾ cup granulated sugar • ½ teaspoon salt • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/3 cup vegetable oil • 2 large eggs • ¾ cups ADL LACTOSE FREE milk (I’m using whole milk, but you can use 2%) • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract • 1 generous cup fresh blueberries or 1 cup frozen blueberries For the lemon glaze: • 4 tablespoons ADL LACTOSE FREE MILK • Zest of one lemon • 1 ½ cups icing sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350º F. Line a deep 9x9 loaf/casserole dish with parchment paper. In a large bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, In a bowl, add vegetable oil, egg, vanilla, and ADL LACTOSE FREE milk; stir to combine. Add milk mixture to the bowl with flour and sugar then use a fork to combine. Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is just combined. Do not over mix or your finished product will be tough and unpleasant. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread everything evenly. Sprinkle the blueberries over the batter and top with the remaining batter and spread the batter evenly so the blueberries are covered. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the cake. While the loaf is baking prepare the lemon glaze: Sift 1½ cups powdered sugar into a medium bowl to remove any lumps. Slowly whisk in 2 Tbsp. milk and once desired consistency is reached, stir in lemon zest. Once the cake is cooled, drizzle with glaze. #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #dairyfarmersofcanada #dairyfarmersofpei #feedfeedbaking #redpathsugar #robinhoodbaking
Traditionally, the Dutch Baby is served sweet with a dusting of icing sugar, berries, or stewed apples, but I think it works equally well as a savoury dish. Mine has roasted broccoli, bacon & cheese sauce. This is totally storm day eats! Bookmark this recipe for endless possibilities! Savoury Dutch Baby Adapted Recipe 6 tablespoons butter 3 Tbsp chives, chopped 8 large eggs, room temperature 3/4 cup 2% milk 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 425°. In a 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk eggs and milk in a large bowl until blended, then whisk in flour, salt, pepper, chives, and thyme. Pour batter into hot pan, sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until top is puffy and beautifully golden brown and crisp- 20-25 minutes. Top with roasted vegetables, cheese sauce, and chopped bacon. Serve immediately. #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #robinhoodflour #eggsoeufs #canadiandairyfarmers
Nachos can really be anything you want them to be! No matter how you’re fave nachos are constructed, if they make you happy, they are always delicious! These nachos are made with @tostitoscanada tortilla rounds, lettuce, pico, chipotle crema, @adl_pei cheddar, radishes, pan-seared @abpibeef & cilantro. I don’t think I’ve made nachos the same way twice- life is wayyyyy to short for that!!! 🍽️ #nachosconqueso #nachosofinstagram #adlpei #peicertifiedbeef #atlanticbeef #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife
Gnocchi, roasted onion, basil tomato sauce. A little bit of butter to finish. Bless! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #gnocchi
Clafoutis (pronounced klah-foo-tee) is a classic French dessert that originates from the Limousin region of France and dates back many centuries. Its name comes from the Occitan dialect word “claufoti,” which means “to fill.” The dish was originally created as a simple, rustic, and frugal dessert. Its simplicity makes it perfect for a hurried brunch by baking fresh fruit, typically cherries, in it’s iconic sweet, pancake-like batter. The result is a custardy, flan-like texture with a slight crispy edge. From a technical and culinary perspective, there are several important aspects to consider when making a clafoutis: Fruit Selection: Choose fresh, ripe fruit for your clafoutis. Traditionally, cherries are used, but you can opt for other fruits like cherries, mango, roasted apples or pears, or even peaches. Batter Consistency: The batter should be smooth and slightly thick but still pourable. Whisking the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients gradually helps to achieve this. The right batter consistency is crucial for the custardy texture of the clafoutis. Baking Dish: Use a buttered baking dish or tart pan to prevent sticking and for easy removal of the clafoutis. A blueberry clafoutis is a delightful variation of the classic French dessert and makes use of berries natural to the Canadian landscape. #clafoutis #chefilona #frenchfood #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #explorecanada #redpathsugar #robinhoodflour #eggsoeufs #dairyfarmersofcanada #adlpei
We finished with a 🌈!!! Today was the last day of the first rotation of the school year at the @culinaryinstituteofcanada. Group B & I have been together since September & it’s truly been such a beautiful experience of sharing, learning and growing as a group! As always, my students were a bit shy during knife skills, but we quickly evolved as a team. I’ve always believed and have practiced utilizing joy as a tool for learning. This group of students produced quality food since day 1! What also amazed me was how ready and aware the students were about recognizing areas which needed support even when they didn’t have to- that speaks volumes about the future of our industry! I wish you all congratulations on a successful rotation and I wish you all of the very best in what comes next! #studentdriven #culinaryinstituteofcanada #chefworkscanada #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #islandlife #hollandcollege
Throwback- It’s all about perspective. Imagine it: here we were getting ready to start a new year at The Culinary Institute of Canada after a 7 months of intensive renovations. We were ready to meet the changing needs of the industry at large and the demands of 21st century students. This was an exciting time of change. A few weeks before we were ready to welcome students we were testing out new technologies and equipment. It was important that we had a balance of the classics and the contemporary. Here you see us checking the new gear and testing the gas feed on our new burners. You don’t often see an angle like this or the understated yet important focus on functionality. This was an important point in the evolution of the Culinary Institute of Canada and I’m so proud of the work we are doing with our students. Students leading their learning is key- the jobs available and the multitude of opportunities their careers can take them on is something I think about often, pretty much daily. #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #culinaryinstituteofcanada #cookingschool #studentdrivenlearning #throwback
When I develop a menu, I’m always thinking about how to ensure that there’s something for everyone! The chana masala @potikkis is both plant based and gluten free and packed with lots of good stuff for you! Chana masala is a Northern Indian dish made with chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs. ‘Chana’ is a Hindi word for ‘Chickpeas’ and ‘Masala’ here refers to a ‘spiced gravy’. So Chana Masala is in essence garbanzo beans simmered in a spicy onion tomato masala. Grab a bowl at the iconic Halifax pizza corner for lunch, supper or in that late night flow! #chefilona #halifaxnoisefood #halal #vegan #chanamasala #hospitalityconsultant #foodstagram #explorecanada #fooddaycanada #halifax
Big news 🚨 🚨 🚨: Friends, I did something I always dreamed of doing! Over the last year @universummedia produced a cooking show about helping a new dad learn how to cook and I got to be that teacher! The new dad is the multitalented musician, sportscaster, kids entertainer & my friend @robbie_dee111! 🥪 Robbie and I had all of the fun being exactly who we are sharing a culinary experience together. I teach Robbie & of course all of our community how to make really good food at home using the shortcuts families need to meet the demands of life in our world today. Learn how to make the best meatball sub, chicken pot pie poutine, and mussels like a pro! I take my experience as a chef and translate it into realistic, doable and achievably delicious meals for any time of day! 🧈 Big thanks to @fibebell for supporting this 10 episode first season; it was such an incredible experience! I also want to thank the entire crew. It’s often the case that there is always “someone” on a show who is “character building” to work with, but not with our crew! We laughed, shared, collaborated, & supported one another throughout the entire process. I’m grateful, blessed and so very thankful ♥️ The show is called, GET IN THE KITCHEN, and it airs now nationally on Bell Fibe TV 1! #teamwork #bellfibetv1 #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #discovercharlottetown #explorecanada #harrowsmith
Funnel cake is easily within reach with @preschoice buttermilk pancake mix & @e.d.smithfoods cherry pie filling! 🧇 Pancake Mix Funnel Cake (Yield: 4x5-inch funnel cakes) Ingredients vegetable oil for frying 2 cups Buttermilk Pancake Mix 1 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract powdered sugar for topping Instructions Add enough oil to a heavy-bottomed skillet so there is a 1.5-inch oil depth in the pan. Heat oil to medium-high heat/350 F. Add pancake mix to a bowl and whisk in the sugar, followed by the water and vanilla. Pour the batter into a plastic sandwich baggie...(snip) Drizzle the batter into a nest. Fry for 45seconds to 1 minute. Flip the funnel cake over and fry for 30 seconds more. Dust with powdered sugar and top with whipped cream and cherry pie filling. #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #funnelcake #presidentschoice #cherrypiefilling #robinhoodflour #redpathsugar
A past graduate surprised me w/ some Pan de muerto this afternoon! She and I baked this traditional Mexican confection when she was in my class. Her abuela had opinions & we listened! Said grad is now baking this for a feature where she’s working at in #Charlottetown; so proud! Fuerza @ferabyy ! #pandemuerto #soproud #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #halloween #culturademexico #gratitude
What our students made today: it’s a day for a Tom Yum noodle bowl! Fragrant lime leaves & lemongrass punctuate this rich and deeply satisfying noodle bowl. Soft tofu, a load of veggies, wheat noodles, and a lovely egg. There’s a lot to try at the @culinaryinstituteofcanada Marché Monday through Friday from 11:30-1pm. The best part is that every bite you slurp and enjoy supports our student’s learning! #studentdriven #food52 #noodlebar #tomyum #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #discovercharlottetown
Helping and supporting growth with a keen focus on Atlantic Canada has always been a pillar in my approach towards business development. The relationships fostered here has the potential to lead to long term partnerships. I am so proud to be working with Government of Prince Edward Island Tourism to curate the welcome gala. I look forward to sharing the story of Canada’s Food Island! @pei_mussels from @atlanticaquafarms is on my menu! #pei #atlanticshowcase #tourism #experientialtourism #atlanticCanada #chefilona #foundersfoodhall #tiapei #meetinpei #welcomepei #explorepei atlanticcanadashowcase #tourismpei
Rainbows bring hope. Rainbows usher positivity. Here we are at the @culinaryinstituteofcanada . Today we finished first year knife skills and it was a great day!!! We get into the kitchen next week to get prepared to serve our campus community & everyone across Prince Edward Island! I am so excited to be working with the biggest ever group I’ve ever worked with. These students are from near and far and what makes me so pumped is how excited we are to share all of our culinary narratives with one another! I can’t wait to be open to the public at large, but for now feel the love of the auspicious sign of a happy double rainbow. We are almost ready for the community to come back; can’t wait to see y’all! #studentdriven #culinaryinstituteofcanada #cicpei #doublerainbow🌈🌈 #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife
Bring on the biyali! Everybody knows what a bagel is, but what about a biyali? Biyalis are like a bagel without the hole, but rather a slight indent. Bialy is short for bialystoker kuchen, and is a kind of bun hailing from Białystok, Poland. The dough for biyali is best when the dough is left to age/prove overnight in the fridge; the flavour becomes more complex and the texture of the dough will have a better chew to it. The chew is essential to a good biyali. The traditional topping combo is poppy seeds and onions but I have opted to add goat’s cheese. If you want to make a biyali that is strictly authentic, skip the chevre. #harrowsmith #biyali #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #food52 #foodnetworkcanada #robinhoodbaking #redpath
Quite possibly the best salad ever! Caprese salads are so simple but its excellence comes from the best ingredients you can get your hands on. Heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, olive oil with some crustinis on the side to soak up every last drop of summer! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #caprese #capresesalad
The aim of our baking endeavours is not to burn whatever it is we are putting into the oven… right? I live for uncovering the exceptions to the rules, and the Basque cheesecake is the epitome of the culinary rabble-rouser. Basque cheesecake is a rebellious cheesecake that defies all of the Instagram rules and has become one of the most made and posted desserts on the planet over the last couple of years, despite its humble appearance. It seems as though there is a counter-culture wave that's coursing through the food spheres of social media. Perhaps we will finally be stepping away from dishes that look visually dynamic, but are questionable on the eating, and move towards something more stripped down. Food with less artifice and more technique could be a breath of fresh air, with the understated quality that receives the acclaim, nonetheless. #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #lovemyphilly #basquecheesecake
I'm excited to share that I have accepted a director position on the Prince Edward Island Food Island Partnership board of directors. "Our Food Island Partnership board is made up of industry leaders and strategic thinkers. Working together we ensure we are being of service while adding value to Prince Edward Island, Canada’s Food Island. They actively review and advise on strategic goals such as our programs, services, and progress, as they play a vital role in our strategic planning." I look forward to collaborating with an incredible group of people and thought leaders to further develop Canada's Food Island. #canadasfoodisland #pei #princeedwardisland #chefilona #meetinpei #welcompei
As humans slowly transitioned from nomadic ways of living to more static communities, farming and the cultivation of fruits and vegetables developed alongside our new way of existing. Many of the fruits and vegetables we enjoy today looked a lot different back then. Some fruits and veggies were smaller, different coloured or might even have been comprised mostly of seeds. Some of the earliest domesticated fruits are plums and grapes, which are found in different places of origin around the globe and heritages. This salad celebrates stone fruits and gifts from the grape vine. It doesn’t focus on lettuce leaves but is inspired by the Italian classic Caprese salad. In place of fresh mozzarella, I went for a parmesan mousse. It is accented by an anisette liquor and rosemary. These savory notes play really well with the sweet and tangy notes from the fruits that are the star of this salad. If you feel like playing around with the textures, you can crisp up the prosciutto in a frying pan. If you can’t find garlic scapes, you can use chives or the green portion of green onions. Be sure to use real parmesan that you have to grate yourself or the mousse will not have the desired final texture #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #foodnetworkcanada #bbcgoodfood #food52
Centuries ago in Italy, when bread was baked only once each week, families would use leftover loaves by soaking the bread in olive oil and vinegar. The revitalized bread would be tossed with whatever was growing in the garden — and the panzanella salad was born. It’s the most delicious way to eat what’s in season now. It is garden harvest time for tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers here on the East Coast of Canada! Chop up some of those veggies and toss with cubed up and olive oil toasted stale bread along with a few fistfuls of fresh basil, and lemme tell ya- living. the. dream. #panzanella #chefilona #gardenharvest #agriculture #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife
We are just about ready to hop into meatloaf season! Meat loaf is versatile and can be made plant based, with beef, with pork, or chicken, and bacon wrapped is always fantastic! To ensure a moreish texture in your loaves, in addition to eggs, I like to use oats! Ketchup almost always finds its way into any loaf glaze I make- I love the retro vibes!! Do you have any meatloaf secrets? Wanna share? Let me know in the comments! #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #meatloaf #eggsoeufs #oats #ketchup
Slurrrrrrrrrp! These noods are a chewy round noodle that’s ideal for using when making a stirfry. The sauce is simple: soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce (super important for that deep inviting colour), white pepper, & sesame oil. This sauce works as an all-purpose stir fry sauce- works awesome with beef and broccoli! The key in making good noodles is making sure it’s not too saucy and not too dry- think of it like dressing salad leaves in just enough vinaigrette to lightly coat them. #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #sendnoods🍜 #stirfry
🍣Save this recipe!🍣 There is a certain timeless quality that comes with dips which resonates with people from the ancient world across the oceans, the many mountain ranges and to our very own kitchen tables today. The ritual of dipping is a practice that is as old as the written records of food and cooking are at its inception. Ancient Roman historian Cato the Elder included a recipe for olive dip in his treatise on farming, De Agricultura, first published sometime around 160 BCE. My creamy sushi party dip significantly reduces the amount of time required to prepare sushi rolls, while still evoking a similar note of the dish in a far less demanding approach. The base is made with cream cheese, flavoured with wasabi and soya sauce. The base is subsequently topped with familiar sushi ingredients. Creamy Sushi Party Dip 1 package (250g) cream cheese, softened 1 tbsp wasabi 1 tbsp soya sauce 1 tbsp vinegar 1 cup hot smoked salmon, flaked 1 avocado, cubed ½ English cucumber, made into ribbons with a peeler rolled up into pinwheels ¼ cup pickled ginger, julienne or as is ¼ cup green onion, sliced on a bias Sriracha mayo for a zig zag garnish 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted for garnish ¼ cup seaweed (nori), cut into strips (julienne), for garnish Rice crackers or other crispy snacks to serve Instructions In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese with the soy sauce, wasabi, and vinegar. Spread out onto a serving dish with as much whimsy as desired. Next arrange the hot smoked salmon, avocado and cucumber ribbons, pickled ginger and green onion. To finish the dish, apply a zig zag pattern of sriracha mayo across the dip and scatter with toasted sesame seeds. Serve with rice crackers or your favourite crunchy dipper. #atlanticcanada #pei #prineedwardisland #chefilona #welovepei #lovelocalpei #tourismpei #tourismcanada #explorecanada #explorepei #meetinpei #welcomepei #noisepei #truepei #islandlife #sushidip #sushi #sushitime