A recipe for a French Canadian Tourtière. Our family's traditional holiday meat pie.
French Canadian Tourtière
Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
A delicious recipe for Lobster Macaroni and Cheese.
My Favourite Brussels Sprouts
As a youngster, the only time I ever saw Brussels Sprouts was on Thanksgiving, and while my Mother was a terrific chef, they were the one thing on the table that needed an explanation for their very existence…………………………….Okay, yes they are good for me, but I simply knew them as "little green balls from Hell".... Continue Reading →
Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington is a delicious culinary masterpiece that will bring a Rockwell presentation and wow factor to your holiday feast or dinner party. It also satisfies my weakness for "oohs and aahs" and the endless volley of compliments that follow! Don't be intimidated. It’s not that difficult to make, and I promise that on your... Continue Reading →
How to Make Plum Jam (Damson Plum Jam Recipe)
There’s nothing better than turning homegrown fruit into jam, and this year my backyard Damson plum tree gave me a beautiful harvest. With the help of Certo pectin powder, I made a batch of Plum Jam that set perfectly and captured the deep, rich flavor of fresh tart plums. If you’ve been wondering how to... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Labour Day: A Canadian Tradition
A little bit of Labour Day history
Happy Canada Day
Canadian Flag pictures for Canada Day
Trillium Alert!
Trilliums are in bloom!
Snow Day Latkes
Latkes are a fun treat, and great for a snow day.
Fragrant Plants to Repel Mosquitoes
The weather has been bitterly cold lately, which has me daydreaming about spring baseball (The Grapefruit League) and planting season. As much as I love catching a few spring training games to break up the winter, I think about planting all year long—I just pretend that I don’t. I’m usually drawn to perennial flowers because... Continue Reading →
No Thank You Mr. Trump
No Thank You Mr. Trump, Canada is not for sale or available by any other means you may come up with. We understand why our great country catches your interest, and as a gesture of goodwill, we offer you Kevin O'Leary—our self-proclaimed ambassador and opportunist. After all, his three separate country citizenships suggest his allegiances... Continue Reading →
Kapusniak – Polish Cabbage Soup
Kapusniak sounds like something you would say when hitting your thumb with a hammer, but you would be terribly wrong! There’s a reason some foods are rich in culture, tradition and have passed the test of time – usually they're just so darn good! One of these is Kapusniak (ka pus nak), a Polish cabbage... Continue Reading →
Mom’s Christmas Pudding
Once known as Frumenty or Pottage, this classic British dessert is sometimes called Plum or Figgy Pudding, but contains neither fruit - and in some places is just called Pud - but that has never sounded right to me. We always knew it as Mom's Christmas Pudding, and in our house it was the perfect... Continue Reading →
My Mischbrot (Sourdough Rye Bread)
One of my passions is making Sourdough bread(s); my husband says that during the winter months our house stays nice and cozy because our oven seems to be always set at 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Well, I can’t help myself. How can something with so few ingredients be so good and still provide almost endless possibilities.... Continue Reading →
What’s Under the Deck?
This past summer, one of our cottage projects was building a deck skirt - it required planning and DIY execution resulting in a very successful outcome. Our summer cottage has a large raised deck overlooking the lake. It's a lovely place to sit and watch the waves or gaze at the moon and stars at... Continue Reading →
Happy Thanksgiving 2024
Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving and joyful autumn! We’re thrilled to be back home in Southern Ontario after a summer filled with lake life and outdoor adventures. Over the past few days, we’ve been sprucing up the garden and getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving. Nothing says Thanksgiving like posting our latest pictures of those silly... Continue Reading →
Where did Summer Go?
I hope you have had a lovely summer. I confess, I've been a little absent from the blogging world. We are still enjoying our cottage in the near north - some beautiful weather has kept us here a little bit longer. As the season shifts, I’ve found myself reflecting on the little joys that summer... Continue Reading →