Cooked Peanut Aubergine Masala from @chetnamakan’s new book. Mine used long Japanese eggplant and turned out less red, more “rustic charm,” but the nutty peanut stuffing and coconut-onion sauce were ridiculously good. Baby aubergine test coming soon. #vegfood #comfortcooking #booktofork #food 🍜🍽️

Another beautiful #sunrise today

They look fabulous

Tried the Beetroot Salad with Spiced Yogurt Dressing from @chefvikramvij’s My New Indian Kitchen. Creamy yogurt, bright lemon, cumin, mint, green chilli, sweet beets, pomegranate bursts, and peanut crunch—simple but lively. #indianfood #beetrootdish #cookbookfinds #food 🍜🍽️

Looks soft and moist 👌👌

“Let the beauty of sunrise keep your heart warm.”
~ Lailah Gifty Akita #sunrise

Delicious with cozy vibes

Made a pot of Shepard Peppers and Tomatoes Soup with Cumin and Curry Leaves, and it’s giving peak winter comfort. Smoky peppers, warm spices, silky texture — the kind of bowl you lean into. Recipe video below 👇 #vegseason #warmbowls #spicedup #food 🍜🍽️

Tried Moong Dal Cranberry Tikki with Thecha Raita by @meghnasfoodmagic — warm, soft, sesame-crusted tikkis with pops of cranberry, paired with a cool raita packed with roasted garlic, peanuts and green chilli heat. A winter win. #vegetarianindian #tikkirecipe #snackseason #food 🍜🍽️

Sunrise from a few weeks ago. #sunrise #autumncolours

This Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Honeycrisp + Pistachio from @the.rachel.riggs’ In Good Health brought bright crunch to my Thanksgiving table. Sweet apples, crisp sprouts, and a sharp Dijon-shallot dressing kept every plate balanced. #winterfood #thanksgivingeats #cookbooklove #food 🍜🍽️

My Creamy Sunchoke Soup turned out like a little winter retreat in a bowl — velvety, earthy, and finished with a peppery olive oil drizzle and pumpkin seed crunch. Recipe card included . A quiet, comforting kind of delicious. #wintercooking, #sunchokesoup, #comfortfood #food 🍜🍽️

Winter treat of the week: Gulab Pista Phirni from Dal Chawal by Sapna @be.spiced. Silky milk-cooked rice, cardamom warmth, soft rose aroma, and pistachios for contrast. Cool, fragrant, and perfectly soothing after a long, cold day. #dessertnotes #southasianfood #phirnibowl #food 🍜🍽️

Made Crispy Kale & Potato Pakoras from @abrowntable The Flavor Equation. Tempura-chickpea batter = loud crunch, potato and kale = soft + earthy, ginger and green chillies = the perfect kick. Amchur on top and cilantro chutney on the side sealed the deal. #pakora #vegetarian #snacks #food 🍜🍽️

Cooked up an Eggplant Masala inspired by @virajnaikrecipes — tender pan fried eggplant simmered in a bright, punchy green masala that has cilantro, green garlic, chillies, and a hint of roasted chickpea flour to thicken. Earthy, bold, and weeknight-friendly #vegetarianindian #eggplantmagic #food 🍜🍽️

From @sami_tamimi’s Boustany: Cucumber & Feta Yogurt with Dill + Rose. Cool yogurt, salty feta, herbs, lime bits, and toasted almonds for crunch. A floral, citrusy, fresh-herb situation I’ll be making all winter. #CucumberYogurt #SamiTamimi #HerbyBites#food 🍜🍽️

A friend cooked from Fusao yesterday and reminded me that my @ixta.belfrage e-book has been hiding. So I opened Mezcla and made Ricotta Dip with Hot Sauce Butter Pine Nuts — creamy, lemony ricotta + smoky hot-sauce butter pine nuts. A dip with attitude. #Mezcla #RicottaDip #SpicyButter #food 🍜🍽️

Homemade sounds wonderful

Chetna Makan’s Cauliflower Masala absolutely delivered tonight. Sizzling fennel + cumin, golden onions, a gingery-chilli kick, tender tomatoes, and that warm spice mix. A spoon of chilli-garlic sauce sealed the deal. Mint on top = perfect finish. #CauliflowerMasala #VegDinnerNotes #food 🍜🍽️

Whipped up Thai Style Naan Pizza from whatever my fridge offered. Creamy-spicy base (sour cream, Thai red curry paste and peanut butter), bell peppers, mushrooms, melty cheese, and a bold hit of sriracha on top. Cozy, fast, and delicious in the best way. #ThaiNaanPizza #DinnerQuick #food 🍜🍽️

Started Helen @helen_goh_bakes’ new book with an apple cake — had to honour the season. Softened apples cooked in butter + cider vinegar melt into a ginger-lemon scented batter, all topped with a punchy ginger-lemon glaze. Comfort with a spark. #applebake #fallkitchen #helengoh #food 🍜🍽️

Made the Non-Alcoholic Carajillo from @join_jules today — espresso meets warm vanilla-cinnamon syrup and fresh orange juice, all shaken cold and strained over ice. Bright, cozy, and perfect for easing into the weekend. #MocktailMoment #CoffeeAndCitrus #WeekendSip #food 🍜🍽️

Summer memories at Burlington Waterfront village #historicalbuildings #telephonebooth #scooter

CN Tower views from Ward Island #cntowertoronto🇨🇦

Tried Sonia Wong’s (@saltnpepperhere) Dumpling Sauce and instantly understood why people hoard dumplings—it’s all about the sauce. Savoury, umami, spicy, tangy, and just a bit sweet. Dangerously moreish. #DumplingSauce #HomeCooking #AsianFlavours #SaltnPepperHere #food 🍜🍽️

Yemini tea and coffee place - relaxing time this weekend

Maunika Gowardhan’s Spiced Chickpea Curry (Punjabi Chana Masala) brings serious comfort. Chickpeas simmered in cumin, chili & amchur till saucy perfection. Finished with cilantro + ginger matchsticks. A bowl of bold, tangy bliss. @cookinacurry #IndianCurry #ChanaMasala #food 🍜🍽️

Fresh perilla leaves sparked a salad adventure. Used @hettymckinnon’s Cabbage & Pomelo Salad from Tenderheart but improvised with baby spinach + orange. Coconut-peanut crunch, lime, soy, and sesame—bright, spicy, unreal flavour payoff. #LingerCookbook #SaladMagic #PerillaLeafLove #food 🍜🍽️

Some summer and fall views from my backyard. 🐿️🐿️🐿️🐿️🐿️ #chipmunks #peaceandquiet #backyardanimals

Found perilla leaves, panicked (in a good way), and made Hetty McKinnon’s Cauliflower Larb from Linger. Tangy, herby, spicy, and crunchy — the kind of meal that makes you text your friends “you need to try this.” #CauliflowerLarb #HettyMcKinnon #VegetarianCooking #food 🍜🍽️

“It was a beautiful bright autumn day, with air like cider and a sky so blue you could drown in it.” — Diana Gabaldon #autumntrees #autumncolours

That looks gorgeous and lush

Made @davidlebovitz’s Blackberry Brown Butter Financiers from Ready For Dessert — buttery, nutty, and just tart enough thanks to those juicy berries. A simple bake that feels quietly luxurious. #baking #financiers #blackberryrecipes #davidlebovitz #food 🍜🍽️

More CN Tower views from across the Ward Island. #cntowertoronto🇨🇦 #inthe6ix🇨🇦 #wardislandtoronto

Eggplant, but bold. From The Korean Vegan Homemade by @thekoreanvegan — these spicy, garlicky spears are crisp-edged, saucy, and unapologetically fiery. Proof that plants can bring the heat. #TheKoreanVegan #JoanneMolinaro #VeganCooking #SpicyEggplant #food 🍜🍽️

Never tire of this view - CN Tower, Toronto. #cntower #buildings #torontocanada

Still cooking from @the.rachel.riggs’ In Good Health—this Creamy Carrot Tahini is smooth, tangy, and wildly snackable. Mine came out yellow, not orange (tahini drama?), but flavour wins every time. #CookbookCooking #TahiniDip #VegetarianEats #food 🍜🍽️

Autumn colours #fallviews #autumn

A bowl of brightness: Orange, Spring Green Mix, and Mozzarella Salad 🍊🌿 Citrusy, creamy, sweet–spicy perfection thanks to a honey–pineapple-habanero dressing. Every bite feels like sunshine. #FreshEats #CitrusSalad #GardenToTable #food 🍜🍽️

Late-night baseball meant lazy lunch hours today. Hetty McKinnon’s Tomato and Kimchi Pasta Salad from Linger came to the rescue — pantry staples, bold flavors, and zero fuss. Crunch, spice, and comfort in every bite. #HettyMcKinnon #QuickLunch #VegetarianEats #PastaLove #food 🍜🍽️

Halloween vibes at Elora. #eloraontario #halloweenvibes🎃👻 #halloweenstreetfestival

🇨🇳 China passes new law requiring Chinese influencers to hold a degree in the topics they discuss in their content.

Looks perfect 👏👏👌👌😍😍

Part two of my Curry series from @cookinacurry 🍅 Spiced Tomato Chutney with Garlic, Chilli & Coconut — smoky, tangy, fiery, and beautifully balanced. A reminder that good chutney can absolutely steal the show. #CurryCookbook #IndianFood #ChutneyTime #MaunikaGowardhan #food 🍜🍽️

"I hope I can be the autumn leaf, who looked at the sky and lived. And when it was time to leave, gracefully it knew life was a gift." – Dodinsky #autumnalcolours #fallleaves🍁🍂

@cookinacurry’s Curry just dropped and I’m obsessed already. First up: Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan — a lush blend of tamarind, coconut, sesame and fried onions that hugs every chilli. A deep, spiced love letter to Indian cooking. #CurryCookbook #IndianCuisine #Hyderabadi #food 🍜🍽️

Just got my copy of Curry by @cookinacurry — the kind of book that already smells like cumin, coriander, and comfort. Her Thali and Tandoori are kitchen treasures, and this one’s joining the stack with pride. Can’t wait to dive in! #CurryCookbook #FoodWriting #IndianCuisine #BlueSkyEats #food 🍜🍽️

First bake from Helen Goh’s Baking & The Meaning of Life — Potato & Rosemary Focaccia. Golden, fragrant. Paired it with butternut squash soup because fall told me to 😉and because sometimes, bread really is the meaning of life.🥖 #FocacciaWeather #HelenGoh #AutumnEats #food 🍜🍽️

That looks so delicious

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." — L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables #fallcolors #autumntrees #maplecolors