Maciel was born in Vancouver and raised bilingually with a deeply instilled sense of East Side pride. She has persistently wondered “¿que hay para cenar?” (what’s for dinner?), and was ushered into the kitchen at a young age by her wonderfully patient grandmothers. She has a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from UBC and balances out the rewarding – yet taxing – demands of a healthcare career with a deep love of all things food. In 2017, she launched Some Like It Salty, a blog dedicated to her ongoing home cooking projects. In her spare time, she can be found purposefully strutting down Commercial Drive or staring mindlessly into the fridge while eating mayonnaise directly from the jar.
Today Maciel shares a late summer recipe that makes the most out of the so-called 'dregs' of the season...
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Oh! I Have A Recipe For: A Winning Chicken-Salad-Dip Trifecta
Today Maciel shares a seasonal recipe celebrating the harmonious coming together of three very different textures and elements: crispy chicken, crunchy salad, and creamy dip.
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Oh! I Have a Recipe For: An Early Allium Frittata
Today Maciel shares a seasonal recipe that does justice to one humble yet hearty springtime ingredient: chives!
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Oh! I Have a Recipe For: The Only Cake You’ll Ever Need
Today Maciel shares her adaptation of a nostalgic and "fool-proof" baking recipe, from the sole baking book that could be found in her home growing up.
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Oh! I Have a Recipe For: Speedy Sausage and Tomato Bake
In her latest edition, Maciel shares a simple five-ingredient recipe that's exponentially more impressive...
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Oh! I Have a Recipe For: a Delicious Chard Transformation
Maciel Pereda shares her personal recipes aimed at solving everyday cooking conundrums. Possibilities are endless, ingredients are local, and cravings are always respected. Today Maciel shares her preferred recipe for filling up on hearty winter greens.
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Oh! I Have a Recipe For: ‘Melty’ Peppers & Cheese on Bread
Maciel Pereda shares her personal recipes aimed at solving everyday cooking conundrums. Possibilities are endless, ingredients are local, and cravings are always respected. Today, Maciel shares her trick to transform the season's peppers into something gloriously seductive and delicious.
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Oh! I Have a Recipe For: Salsa Verde, Two Ways
Maciel Pereda shares her personal recipes aimed at solving everyday cooking conundrums. Possibilities are endless, ingredients are local, and cravings are always respected. Today Maciel shares two recipes featuring one misunderstood local fruit, currently in season at the Farmer's Market...
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Oh! I Have a Recipe For: Summer Dinner
Maciel Pereda shares her personal recipes aimed at solving everyday cooking conundrums. Possibilities are endless, ingredients are local, and cravings are always respected. Today Maciel shares her simple and satisfying dinner solution for hot, summer evenings...
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Oh! I Have a Recipe For: A Sweet-Smoky-Salty Garlic Rub
Maciel Pereda shares her personal recipes aimed at solving everyday cooking conundrums. Possibilities are endless, ingredients are local, and cravings are always respected. Today Maciel shares what she's dubbing The Official Summer Rub ’22...
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Oh! I Have a Recipe For: Rhubarb Compote (Skip the Strawberries)
In this edition, Maciel urges you to get out of your comfort zone by delivering a delicious case for letting rhubarb shine on her own.
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Oh! I Have a Recipe For: Monday Night Survival Soup
Maciel shares her personal recipes aimed at solving everyday cooking conundrums. Possibilities are endless, ingredients are local, and cravings are always respected. Today she shares her soup formula for making Mondays survivable...