This recipe is a part of the Canadian Food Experience Project. As we (participants) share our collective stories through our regional food experiences, we hope to bring global clarity to our Canadian culinary identity – coming from the Berry Capital of Canada, I had to share something that showcases berries in all their natural beauty! Homemade jam in 5 minutes! […]
Archives for June 2013
Monday Moments
The holidaying continues at full relaxing tilt o’er here. Temperatures have been soaring, along with suffocating humidity, reminding me why I didn’t love Ontario summers in our little apartment sans air conditioning. I was totally unprepared packing-wise, with barely a tank top or pair of shorts in sight, but we’re doing an acceptable job of […]
Saturday Sweets: Lemon Raspberry Edition
My little sister Emily is getting married today! She is going to be QUITE the stunner in her gorgeous dress, and we’re all excited to witness the youngest of 5 sisters say “I do” to her handsome man. In Emily’s honour, I’m doing a round-up of desserts in her favourite flavour combination – lemon and […]
Carrot & Beet Muffins
Since I’m on holidays and you might not be, I thought I should share some great, healthy muffins with you to make up for it. Muffins are the best way to make veggies part of your breakfast routine without having to drink grass. I’m sorry, very-full-green-smoothie-bandwagon, I am not jumping aboard. Smoothies should be pink. Muffin […]
Monday Moments
My youngest sister is getting married next week and I can’t wait to see her walk down the aisle. In the meantime, we are having all sorts of fun with the family we rarely get to see. We aren’t very good at capturing everything, like the kids sitting beside Babu singing all the songs […]
Saturday Sweets: Cookie Dough Frozen Yogurt
With summer coming frozen yogurt season is here! Do you prefer ice cream or frozen yogurt? I’m a frozen yogurt girl all the way, and knowing how easy it is to make at home is daaaangerrrrous. Take some yogurt, add some mix-ins, and freeze it. Doesn’t get any easier than that, does it?! Healthier versions […]
Chicken, Apple, & Brie Pastries
I eat cheese like it’s my job. Hey, you gotta keep busy while you’re on maternity leave, right? If we don’t have cheese, I literally don’t know what to do at lunch time. I’ve heard of kids who don’t like cheese, but I’m thankful those kids aren’t my kids. We accept a lot of differences […]
Furniture Refinishing: Oak Coffee Table
My sister and I were planning a fabulous stripping party while Carl was out of town (not a sentence I get to use often), but she backed out last minute and I almost put off my own project, but, despite the sub-par working conditions in the garage, I decided it was now or never. A turquoise […]
Saturday Sweets: Pecan Butter Tarts
I love pecans, and I love butter. I also love corn syrup, although I realize this makes me totally un-chic and goes against everything I claim to believe in about eating real food that is, for the most part, pretty healthy. I’m sorry if this makes you think less of me. But not really sorry, […]
Fashion Friday: Spring Showers & Flowers
I didn’t even know until today that my sister shares my deep love for the uniquely transcendent, restorative beauty of a rainy day. We may be a week late, but Erin is here. ************************************************ Today it is raining. To most people, this is not a cause for celebration. But in my world, it warrants opening […]
Pulled Pork Lasagna
On Sunday afternoon, Carl suddenly decided we should go shopping on Monday afternoon. He arranged for his Mom to watch the kids, and I quickly abandoned plans to grocery shop and paint my front door. When Carl decides we need to go shopping, believe me, I go shopping. I didn’t find much, especially not […]
Monday Moments
My dreams of a carefree summer on the beach with one reasonably capable swimmer, one stuck on the blanket for fear of getting sand in his shoes, and one sitting in one place surrounded by clean toys are ruined. This little stinker pulled a Gemma on me and learned how to crawl before he can […]