Sometimes I don't follow the rules when it comes to starting seeds in my kitchen!
Don’t Try This At Home -Kitchen Gardening
My Husband’s Sourdough Bread
My husband is my "Sourdough Man". He creates Sourdough treats on a regular basis and I have asked him to tell us how he does it!
Growing Perennial Flowers from Seed
Yes you can start perennial flowers from seeds!
Groundhog Day
Happy Groundhog Day! Lots of facts about Groundhogs and Groundhog Day!
My Favourite Midnight Pasta
A recipe for Spaghetti Aglio e Olio - which has been enhanced with bacon, black olives, shallots and peppers. It's simple - and yet - spectacular.
Leftover Turkey Pie
A recipe for turkey pie. What to do with leftover turkey. A Boxing Day tradition.
French Canadian Tourtière
A recipe for a French Canadian Tourtière. Our family's traditional holiday meat pie.
Chocolate Chip Meringue Teardrop Cookies
A recipe for Chocolate Chip Teardrop Cookies. This delicious cookie is a baked meringue with chocolate chips added to provide a bit of flavour contrast. Happy baking.
Birds Nest Cookies
A Recipe for Walnut Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies - or Birds Nest Cookies with Jam - as part of my Christmas Baking Countdown. I am trying recreate family recipes to make new memories this Christmas.
Walnut Football Cookies
A recipe for our family's traditional walnut football cookies.
Refinishing Wood Stairs Old House
We refinished the wooden staircase in our 130 year old home. It was a daunting task, but we are happy with the results.
My First Black Friday
In recent years, Canadians have been embracing the Black Friday frenzy, a phenomenon that was once exclusively American. My first encounter with this shopping extravaganza was during a trip to the United States for a hockey tournament over the American Thanksgiving Weekend - talk about a cultural shock!
How to Spatchcock a Turkey
Spatchcocking a turkey is the game-changing cooking technique you never knew you needed. It will make your turkey cook faster, and result in succulent, juicy meat and a perfectly crispy skin. Elevate your holiday feasts to a whole new level of deliciousness!
Pear Upside Down Cake – Vegan
Vegan Buttermilk Pear Upside Down Cake is rich in flavor, light in texture, and 100% plant-based. This dessert will become your new go-to recipe for special occasions.
Growing Veronica
Veronica, commonly known as 'Speedwell,' is a stunning perennial that graces many gardens with its colorful spikes of flowers. Its varieties range in hue from purples and blues to pinks and whites. Besides its ornamental beauty, Veronica is relatively easy to grow, making it a favorite for both beginner and experienced gardeners.