The Funky Kitchen

One day, not too long ago, I got to spend the morning and afternoon with my Baba, making pounchki. She hadn’t made them in a number of years, but when I asked if we could make some, she was only too happy to oblige. Food can ingrain some very detailed memories, and pounchki do that … Read more Getting Recipes Written Down

Last year on the May long weekend, I had never used a barbecue before. I made Bacon, Peach and Chicken Skewers, a recipe that has made recurring appearances at our dinner table. This year, though, the baker in me got to stand alongside all of the men at the barbecue. Everyone can grill meat on … Read more Brownies on the Barbecue

Mister makes appearances more often than I thought he would, here at The Funky Kitchen. His hands show up in photos, volunteering to pour things for me in action shots, or taking pictures for me while I cook. Mostly he plays a part in the stories being told, or by giving his very important mister … Read more Into the Fourth Year

There is some part of me that is resolute in its belief that I am, in fact, an emotional ninja; that unless I want someone to know how I feel, they won’t be able to tell. Like a ninja, my feelings won’t be apparent until I allow them to be. All too often, though, I … Read more A Ninja of Emotion

I often wonder about my dad when I’m in the kitchen if it’s quiet and nobody is there keeping me company. You see, he really enjoyed cooking and hated doing dishes afterward, just like me. I’m told he regarded written recipes mostly as a framework to be expanded upon, just like me. Still, he is … Read more Pensive Double Chocolate Cookie Baking

Buckwheat honey is the tall, dark and handsome mystery man of the honey world. Where most honey is light and mild, buckwheat honey is a heavyweight, the honey with all of the knockout power.  Its flavor profile is deeply earthy and malty, reminiscent of molasses, and not overly sweet (for honey, that is). Madeleines are … Read more Buckwheat Honey Madeleines and Tea

It has been arts and crafts week in the funky kitchen house. I have been sewing up a storm! My laptop has a cute new laptop cozy to keep safe in for when we’re travelling to Ontario next week. This way, I can bring it with me and maybe get a post or two up … Read more Cookies and Crafts

Last week whenever I walked through my dining room, I saw this: and I would feel a wave of anxiety wash over me. Even though he’s been gone before, and even though he’s been gone for this long before, I was so scared to have him go this time. As that amalgamated pile of kit, … Read more Plans

Last Thursday we jetted off to Osoyoos for a birthday party at a vineyard for one of Mr’s aunties. It was quite a weekend! We stayed right along the Similkameen River, and in addition to a smashing success of a birthday in a picturesque landscape, we got to: float down the river in kayaks and … Read more Beautiful British Columbia

This year, at the Chateau de Funky Kitchen, Mr and I planted our first garden. He’s been involved with gardens before, as have I, but this one was the first one that we were solely responsible for nurturing.  For the most part, it went well; the tomatoes grew like crazy, as did our peppers. The … Read more Green