Susan Emo's (emoexpertise) Blog

This Sunday, the 16th June is the day we honour all Fathers; whether they still be with us or not.  My Father passed away in 2001 but I still honour him in little ways, every day I hope.   He loved sandwiches of all types and didn't really have a sweet tooth so we enjoyed having these different v...

October is definitely my favourite colour!!!   From the fantastic Fall Foliage on my street, the prettiest street in town!!to the abundant number of birthdays, to the warm cozy dressing in cashmeres and leather boots and of course, our Canadian Thanksgiving always the 2nd Monday in October each y...

I always make my brother a birthday cake and it always has to be something as unique as he.   He's not ever really been a fan of sweet things and this year, especially so as he's dealing with some weird health issues.I know he loves my charcuterie boards and equally, my cheese boards so this is t...

When the sun is shining and there's a slight breeze under a bright blue sky, we simply must entertain outdoors - I think it is a pretty hard fast rule! At least it is law at Emo's Eating Emporium, lolWe're getting ready to host family for my Mother's 93rd Birthday and we've decided on a casual BB...

Tis the season for all our fresh garden vegetables including carrots, one of my fave veggies.  I've been known to eat it straight from the ground, lolRisotto is a dish that can be made with just about any flavouring ie Seafood, Mushroom, Bacon, Pumpkin the list goes on and on.  I started making t...

In my earlier Charcuterie post, I mentioned filling in the gaps with assorted nibblies.  At Emo's Eating Emporium, we believe in making simple but colourful nibblies that beg to be tasted.  This is a favourite in our home . . .  Watermelon Feta Blackberry Skewers. Refreshing, salty and sweet - wh...

We love to eat al fresco at our home and whenever we have guests, we do our best to make the spread something special.  When it comes to a Charcuterie Board, it isn't always easy for 25 guests!  But. at Emo's Eating Emporium, we don't let that stop us.   This 8 foot presentation of all that I enj...

Looking for a nice bright & light lunch?  You might enjoy what we just had at Emo's Eating Emporium -Baked Chicken Breast stuffed with a No Cheese Spinach Pesto - YUM!Easy Peasy too!What you need is:2 cups of Baby Spinach (60g)Pecans or Cashews (60g)4 cloves of garlicOlive or Avocado Oil (30 ml)W...

If nothing else, I'm organized!  In Canada, we never know what kind of weather will hit us at Christmas so I've always been one to get our celebratory meals in order: menus created, shopping lists prepared, pantry & fridge stocked, etc.    This year was no different even with the Covid restrictio...

I am not French but I did live in Quebec for 5 years and was fortunate to be included in one of their traditions; the Christmas Eve Tortierre!  Always with recipes passed on from one generation to the next and savoured on Christmas Eve after Midnight Mass.I was raised a heathen and without the in...