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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 →
With cooler weather arriving in August and September the yellow perennial flowers seem to be taking centre stage in my gardens.
I just love braised short ribs. Easy to prepare, rich in flavour and versatile when served with comforting side dishes.
We are enjoying cottage life in northern Ontario and recently caught a large Northern Pike. A recipe for smoked fish.
A recipe for easy to make fish baked or BBQ'd in foil packets, inspired by my childhood summer jobs in Northern Ontario fishing lodges
Experiments in growing Lavender in Northern and Southern Ontario gardens and efforts to find hardy varieties. Thoughts about planting, soil preparation, and maintenance.
Our cottage was previously a Man-Camp, with a forest in disarray. Clearing it involved chopping down 100-foot pines and dealing with massive wood and brush piles.
This easy and delicious fish stew, perfect for a stormy day, can be made with readily available ingredients. It's a hearty dish with haddock, shrimp, and clams.. Ready in 30 minutes, it's a comforting choice for a cozy meal with loved ones.
Make a delicious Rhubarb Cordial. Infuse fresh rhubarb, sugar, and vodka in a glass jar.
Sometimes I don't follow the rules when it comes to starting seeds in my kitchen!
Happy Groundhog Day! Lots of facts about Groundhogs and Groundhog Day!
A recipe for a French Canadian Tourtière. Our family's traditional holiday meat pie.
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!
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.
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.