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Ak's Kitchen
Twitter: @akskitchen
Tales of fascinating and inspiring people who share their personal stories, as well as cooking methods and recipes. AK is on the road to recovery from a rare neurological disorder. Her kitchen is her domain for health and happiness. For her, food is the medium for people to share their stories, especially stories that raise awareness about disabilities.
The first time I ate her piña colada cheesecake was to mark a very special occassion. I had just found out I was pregnant with my first baby. And my dear friend baked the celebratory cake.
I retrieved that recipe today, with a heavy heart after learning ... Read more...
What could be more Ottawa than skating along the Rideau Canal with a fresh BeaverTail resting in your wool mitten? Skating is a little risky for me now. But a BeaverTail? Always a welcome treat.
This weekend, I tinkered with my newest ... Read more...
During my 18th summer, my sister Tina and I spent summer evenings on the lakeshore in the West Island of Montreal. We sat in the front of Dad's Oldsmobile with the radio playing Cyndi Lauper. In the glove box, along with the compass and tire gauge, were our vital im ... Read more...
Welcome to my first post of 2012. I hope the first week of the New Year has been kind and gentle. The Chinese Year of the Dragon promises excitement and intensity.
The perennial buzzwords of the season seem to be cleanse, purge and gym membership. A few ... Read more...
The Friday night ritual in AK's Kitchen usually involves something baked, something sweet, something chocolate, or all of the above. (I don't get out much.)
This particular Friday, my gang expected their regular sweet fix. They invited three of the ... Read more...
Every cook needs a sous chef. Lucky for me, I have my very own personal kitchen aide for the next few weeks. Filippo, comes to AK's Kitchen from Bologna, Italia, via a program for intern ... Read more...
When I planned my big kitchen reno three years ago, I thought I had covered all the bases. The big island, an efficient work triangle, lots of light. One aspect that had never entered into my planning was accessibility.
I had never considered how to make my ... Read more...
I once took them for granted. Neglected them. Over-used them. They did their job fine, without much attention or gratitude from me. Until the spring of 2009, when they didn't function properly. That's when I realised how much I depend on my eyes.
After a ... Read more...
The distinctive smell of adobo takes me back to my childhood. I picture my Lola standing by a boiling cauldron, with a wooden spoon in one hand, meat clever in the other.
There are as many adobo recipes as there are Filipino cooks. Some cooks like their ... Read more...
