I like to make my spaghetti sauce from scratch.  I started by making a trip to Chinatown and purchasing 4 pounds of plum tomatoes.  I marked them with an x with a knife and placed in boiling water which removed the skin for about 30 seconds each.  I placed in my Dutch oven, with some olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh garlic cloves, and onions.  I cook on a medium heat stirring for about 4 hours, until a beautiful sauce like texture has been created.  (now I realize you can buy tomatoes already canned, however, this sauce tastes amazing).  Tonight I will walk over to the Butcher and purchase 3 hot Italian sausage, that I will remove the casing, chop and fry.  In the tomatoes I will place fresh peppers, grated carrots, mushrooms and grated zucchini.  Then will add the sausage and I will cook for an hour.

So, people have asked me to start a blog about my cooking.  I am a Registered Nurse, who loves to cook.  I recently moved to Toronto with my two girls.  I live close to Kensington Market and Chinatown and do most of my shopping in these two locations.  I find that I am inspired by the local markets and get my inspiration from the food I discover.  I also find that there is always time to make healthy foods, as a single mother, full time employee and part time student I am still able to cook most days of the week.  Simple delicious healthy wholesome foods.  I also like to support local economies and local produce.  I hope to inspire people to make food that is fresh, delicious and creates community within your family and friends. Enjoy.