Chili & Chives

In a far away land also known as Ottawa, Canada at a little known spot named Bulk Barn, I made a discovery. I wasn't sure what to expect. Although I had never tasted a pink peppercorn before, I knew them immediately when I saw them. They tasted immediately floral, but not as spicy as you'd expect from the name. I may or may not have popped a couple in my mouth before committing to the $2.16 purchase. I tend to get myself into a little trouble with spices. I buy and buy and do

After a lot of food and dessert and eating, Talal and I decided we needed to go on a bit of a diet to get back on track. We'll be eating healthy, light dinners before 8PM, and watching our portions. We came back from Canada and were exhausted from our 2AM wake up call. We grabbed lunch with my parents (diet-approved Barnaby's salads) unpacked, showered, took naps, and watched a couple movies on TV. By the time we finally sat down, we were too exhausted to get out of the house

Out of nowhere one day, I thought to make a Salmon Bowl, inspired by Erica Batterman's Bowl Obsessed Instagram. She always has these delicious, colorful meals that make your appetite roar. I knew that I wanted to make a salmon with a crispy skin. In addition to that, I'd need something fresh, something acid, and something with a different texture. I diced and roasted some beets, I pickled some thin onion slices, toasted chick peas, and a little green onion and cilantro relish