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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 →
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 →
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 →
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.