Ajay Martin

Simple Baked Oatmeal: The Breakfast Game Changer

Oatmeal. Yes, it’s that breakfast food we were always told to eat but never quite wanted to. Usually boiled up into an ever-so-slightly grey mess of congealed goop, then plopped into the bowls of children just looking for some Fruit Loops to start their day. While I’ve never really been the biggest fan of classicContinue reading “Simple Baked Oatmeal: The Breakfast Game Changer”

Duffin’s Donuts: Always Worth the Drive

If you live in Vancouver, Canada and have not yet had a Duffin’s Donut, can you really call yourself a Vancouverite?! Duffin’s Donut has been a Vancouver establishment since 1987. Originally located at Main St. and 33rd Ave, the business soon relocated to their current location, 41st Ave and Fraser St. Open from 6:00 amContinue reading “Duffin’s Donuts: Always Worth the Drive”

The Dutch Baby: My Favourite Way to “Break the Fast”

Saturday morning is easily the day of the week that I look forward to the most. In many ways, it’s the indicator that a long work week has ended and a fun weekend of family-time has begun. Sure, you could start the weekend any number of ways. A bowl of cereal. A cup of GreekContinue reading “The Dutch Baby: My Favourite Way to “Break the Fast””

Ocean Park Pizza (12822 16th Ave) | SURREY, BC

Located in heart of the Crescent Beach area, Ocean Park Pizza has been one of Surrey’s longest running establishments, a Surrey institution, serving up delicious pizza to the White Rock community for over 40 years! Throughout these years of operation, they’ve continued to offer delicious meals and remained a family owned and operated restaurant. OnContinue reading “Ocean Park Pizza (12822 16th Ave) | SURREY, BC”

Latin-Inspired Compound Butter

No, it’s not the prettiest condiment, but it will completely change your corn-eating game. Compound butter has to go down as one of the simplest yet most effective tools the home cook has to separate themselves from all the mediocre, would-be chefs. Ingredients:• 1/2 cup butter• 4 garlic cloves (adjust to your liking)• 1 tspContinue reading “Latin-Inspired Compound Butter”

COOKING ADVICE || Fish Tacos Aren’t Always All They’re Cracked Up to Be…

Now don’t get me wrong. I love me some fish tacos. Fish tacos should be crisp, light and be accompanied by a creamy but tart sauce that cuts through the deep-fried fat. There are so many things to love about a good fish taco. However, if you’re going to make a fish taco at home,Continue reading “COOKING ADVICE || Fish Tacos Aren’t Always All They’re Cracked Up to Be…”

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker (ICE-21C) – One Year Review

At the outset, I’m going to be honest, I have no idea what this appliance is “supposed to be” called. Everything I’ve found online, calls it by a different name. “ICE-21” or “ICE-21C” etc. So YOLO and call it what you want to call it. In case you’re still confused, just look at the pictureContinue reading “Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker (ICE-21C) – One Year Review”

4-Ingredient Eggless Ice Cream

When it comes to ice cream, I’m a sucker. When I was younger, I remember scooping large scoops of whatever ice cream we had on hand into a bowl, adding m&ms (no “Smarties” please), and mixing it up into a soup and drinking it. Anyone else? Or was it just me? At any rate, theseContinue reading “4-Ingredient Eggless Ice Cream”