Kitchen Vignettes by Aubergine

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A video food blog celebrating the joys of the kitchen and local organic eating.

Rhubarb Cardamom Shortbread Bars

I know rhubarb season is nearing its last days (sniff!)... but before it goes, here's one last hurrah: chewy rhubarb cardamom shortbread bars. In fact, I've already filled the freezer with rhubarb...

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Semolina Gnocchi Stuffed With Asparagus

I'm feeling more than a little giddy this evening. Because Kitchen Vignettes is now on PBS! I'm so excited to join the amazing team of chefs, bloggers, and show hosts at PBS Food... and also...

Jun 13, 2013 Like

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Eggs Poached in Maple Syrup

It's been said we Canadians have identity issues. Who ARE we anyway? I heard someone say once that we're better at defining ourselves by who we're not (ie: we love to proclaim we are not American)...

Jun 7, 2013 Like

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The June giveaway! And a Strawberry Basil Spritzer

June is here! Although today it feels more like a mid-August heat wave. In honour of this heavy weather, I have a cool summery drink for you. But first, Sara Casey you are the lucky winner of Fat...

Jun 1, 2013 Like

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Dandelion Marmalade

Dandelions and lilacs and apple blossoms. Yes. It's a good time of the year. Truly, dandelions are an amazing plant. You can roast the roots for coffee, make your own homemade capers by pickling...

May 23, 2013 Like

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Salted Bourbon Caramel and Banana "Pudding Chômeur"... and my May giveaway!

You might want to hang on to your seat for this one. We're going into purely decadent territory today. I have barely been able to sit still the past few days in anticipation of announcing my May...

May 1, 2013 Like

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Mango Ginger Black Sesame Larabars and a giveaway winner!

You're probably thinking Larabars aGAIN?! I know I just did a big long post about homemade larabars last week, and I don't mean to be predictable or repetitive, but you see, I am just a little...

May 1, 2013 Like

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Homemade Lemon Poppy Seed Lärabars!

Spring is such an emotional rollercoaster. One day you're picking crocuses in the sunshine and the next morning you wake up to a winter wonderland. I think it's safe to say we've finally crossed...

Apr 25, 2013 Like

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Honey Lemon Polenta Cake

Isn't it the best when you meet someone who isn't afraid to take action when they see a problem in the world? And who does it with enthusiasm and optimism? And leaves you feeling inspired and...

Apr 7, 2013 Like

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Le Creuset French Oven Giveaway & Easter Bread

Hurrah! It's April and I'm so thrilled to announce my sponsor of the month is, drumroll please.... Le Creuset!! Le Creuset has generously donated one of their gorgeous enamelled cast iron French...

Apr 1, 2013 Like

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Guinness Brownies

I caved. I had to make them. I really wasn't planning to cook or blog, or in fact do anything St. Patrick's Day-related today because I am in thesis-land. And I intend to remain firmly there. For...

Mar 17, 2013 Like

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Sauerkraut Borscht

You may remember my love of sauerkraut and my somewhat unorthodox (and dead easy) way of making it. (And yes, it really does work to make it directly in those metal clasp jars... the couple who...

Mar 15, 2013 Like

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Sesame Tofu Dessert

I started the day placing the names of all of you wonderful people who entered the hat giveaway into my own beloved Julie Sinden hat and... drawing a lucky winner! So congratulations are in order...

Mar 6, 2013 Like

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Roasted Parsnip and Celery Root Soup and a Special Giveaway!

Hurray we made it through the dreary month of February! Although here on the East Coast, it doesn't look like winter is going anywhere anytime soon. I'm a terrible Canadian. I love winter for oh,...

Mar 2, 2013 Like

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Kale, chorizo, and white bean stew

First of all, I'm pleased to announce the winner of the Italian cookbook giveaway is Valentinigirl, the gnocchi lover! Congratulations Valentinigirl, whoever you are out there, hopefully you will...

Feb 28, 2013 Like

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Buckwheat Shortbread Hearts Dipped in Chocolate and Sesame

I have to admit I am not much of a Valentine's Day person. But this year I'm just a little bit excited because I get to be reunited with my sweetheart who I haven't seen in 6 long never-ending...

Feb 12, 2013 Like

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Lidia's Favorite Recipes book giveaway!

I'm so excited to have my first book giveaway, courtesy of Knopf Books. So if any of you would like to win a copy of Lidia's Favorite Recipes (published 2012), all you need to do is leave a comment...

Feb 10, 2013 Like

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Blueberry Pancakes with Pear Compote and Cardamom Whipped Cream

This is my last week before I leave the fair city of Toronto for greener pastures. I know, I already went through this whole goodbye Toronto thing last April. But that was a temporary departure....

Jan 29, 2013 Like

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Wild sockeye salmon poached in green tea

I've had salmon on the brain lately. And not in a good way. In case you haven't heard, the FDA is on the brink of approving the first ever genetically engineered (GE) animal for human consumption:...

Jan 21, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Three-Minute Cranberry Galette

Today was a pie-making day. And I had a special friend to keep me company. Her name is Eloise. She is a guest with us for a few days and I have fallen head over heels in love with her. Now, take a...

Dec 30, 2012 Like

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Egg Nog Crème Brûlée

Egg nog is one of those heavenly things. And by golly, so is crème brûlée. I recently had a brain explosion when I realized you can put the two together. Actually, I have to confess that up until...

Dec 23, 2012 Like

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Brussels Sprouts Gratin in Cream and Blue Cheese

This recipe is so decadent it might win over even the most adamant brussels sprouts hater. It's also a great holiday dish (I like to sprinkle pomegranate seeds on mine for a festive presentation)...

Dec 18, 2012 Like

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Almond & Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies (gluten-free!)

For me, getting in the mood for Christmas involves baking copious amounts of cookies. As a kid, around this time of year, I would get on the greyhound bus to spend a weekend with my beloved...

Dec 4, 2012 Like

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Poutine, mon amour

Hellooooo out there. My apologies for the long absence. I've been busy working on my thesis film about genetically engineered foods and just returned from a long hard shoot in San Francisco where I...

Nov 16, 2012 Like

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Salted Pumpkin Caramels

Here's something you won't see too often on this blog: a candy recipe. But I am completely smitten with these chewy caramels that taste like salty butter and pumpkin pie and all things cozy and...

Oct 8, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Rye Berry Salad

This summer I fell in love with a field of rye. My boyfriend planted it, and as you can see in the video, on golden summer evenings when the sun would hit it a certain way, the whole field seemed...

Sep 30, 2012 Like

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Ruby Sauerkraut

Part of me was sad when it came time to actually make something with our cabbage because it meant I could no longer take photos of it. For a few glorious days, I was the red cabbage paparazzi,...

Sep 19, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Buttercup Squash and Maple Syrup Tarte Tatin

I know it's not fall quite yet but let's face it, September is just around the corner. And this morning, the chill in the wind and the deep golden glow of the sun conveyed a gentle reminder that...

Aug 29, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Blackberry Swirl Poundcake Perfumed with Tulsi Basil

Photo by Katrina LudlowMaking this cake, I thought of my stepdad because blackberry picking is probably his favourite summer sport. In the month of August, he'll be gone for hours at a time, lost...

Aug 23, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Kitchen Vignettes by Aubergine

Rhubarb Cardamom Shortbread Bars

Semolina Gnocchi Stuffed With Asparagus

Eggs Poached in Maple Syrup

The June giveaway! And a Strawberry Basil Spritzer

Dandelion Marmalade

Salted Bourbon Caramel and Banana "Pudding Chômeur"... and my May giveaway!

Mango Ginger Black Sesame Larabars and a giveaway winner!

Homemade Lemon Poppy Seed Lärabars!

Honey Lemon Polenta Cake

Le Creuset French Oven Giveaway & Easter Bread

Guinness Brownies

Sauerkraut Borscht

Sesame Tofu Dessert

Roasted Parsnip and Celery Root Soup and a Special Giveaway!

Kale, chorizo, and white bean stew

Buckwheat Shortbread Hearts Dipped in Chocolate and Sesame

Lidia's Favorite Recipes book giveaway!

Blueberry Pancakes with Pear Compote and Cardamom Whipped Cream

Wild sockeye salmon poached in green tea

Three-Minute Cranberry Galette

Egg Nog Crème Brûlée

Brussels Sprouts Gratin in Cream and Blue Cheese

Almond & Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies (gluten-free!)

Poutine, mon amour

Salted Pumpkin Caramels

Rye Berry Salad

Ruby Sauerkraut

Buttercup Squash and Maple Syrup Tarte Tatin

Blackberry Swirl Poundcake Perfumed with Tulsi Basil

Garlic Dill Green Beans with Dijon Vinaigrette

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