This easy, flavorful Curried Zucchini Soup is a simple way to use up an abundance of garden zucchini. Adapted slightly from the cookbook Everyday Food: Great Food Fast, I make this every summer because it’s quick, uses common ingredients, and produces a silky, dairy-free soup with a gentle curry bite. Short ingredient list—most items are … Read more

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Truffles — no-bake pumpkin donut holes that are fudgy, flavorful, and perfect for fall. Made with seven simple ingredients, no oil and no refined sugar, these bites come together quickly and are vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free. Jump to Recipe These fudgy bites taste like pumpkin pie in a bite-sized form — yes, … Read more

The hospitality industry depends on exceptional service and memorable guest experiences, and the relationships among employees play a central role in delivering both. Recognizing and nurturing healthy employee relationships is essential to maintaining a positive workplace, improving operations, and driving long-term business success. This article explores why strong employee relationships matter in hospitality and how … Read more

Hello, April! April is my birthday month, but more than that it’s the heart of spring. It’s the season for opening windows, dealing with the inevitable sneezes, planting flowers, and swapping bulky sweaters and boots for lighter layers. I always end up mentally counting down the months until those heavy winter pieces return—about seven months, … Read more

This Autumn Beet Orange Salad is bright, flavorful, and effortless. It’s made with fresh seasonal veggies tossed with a tangy orange mustard vinaigrette. Even though autumn has arrived across the northern hemisphere, Toronto still feels unusually warm. Temperatures have been higher than expected for this time of year — sunny walks in a jean jacket … Read more

This Whole30 Tartar Sauce is quick and easy to make using fresh cucumber, dill, and capers. It’s paleo-friendly and suitable for many migraine diets because it uses simple, whole ingredients. Why Make This Recipe? A few weeks ago I wanted to pair a new traditional crab cake recipe with a fresh tartar or remoulade sauce. … Read more

Cannoli Frosting is a rich, creamy homemade frosting made with ricotta and mascarpone cheeses inspired by the classic Italian pastry. It’s perfect for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies and more. This Cannoli Frosting is an easy way to bring the flavors of an Italian cannoli to a wide range of desserts. It’s been used successfully on … Read more

I use WPEngine as my development environment for client sites. Pushing code with git and using Migrate DB Pro to move content between environments makes development much smoother. One small quirk I’ve encountered is how WPEngine handles SSL. The admin/backend is always forced to use HTTPS, while the frontend can be accessed over either HTTP … Read more

Sous Vide Pork Shoulder – so tender it will fall off the bone! If you’re trying something new with your sous vide, start here. This pork shoulder becomes incredibly tender and shreddable — perfect for pulled pork, tacos, sandwiches, or meal prep. We cook pork shoulder often. If you love a smoky crust, a traditional … Read more

Looking for a satisfying dessert that supports your fitness goals? This High Protein Cheesecake uses cottage cheese, non-fat Greek yogurt, eggs, monk fruit sweetener, and protein powder to deliver a creamy, lower-sugar treat. At roughly 14 grams of protein per slice, it’s an ideal clean-eating option for dessert, breakfast, or a post-workout snack. Whether you’re … Read more