The Year in Books: July with Salt by Mark Kurlansky

The Year in Books: July with Salt by Mark Kurlansky

In July, I’m going to finish reading Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky. Salt is a cheap flavouring that I’m always telling people to eat less of at work; I never really realized how important it was in the history of the world until I read this book. Only when I start to consider how […]

Stir Fried King Oyster Mushrooms with Green Beans

Oyster Mushrooms with Green Beans

I love making stir fries for dinner, since they are so quick to whip up when I’m coming home, hungry, from work. The combination of king oyster mushrooms with green beans is one of my favourites, as the king oyster mushrooms turn buttery and sweet while the green beans are crunchy and refreshing. Ever since reading […]