Where did last Monday go? Just goes to show that when you’re on semi-permanent “holiday” you really have no idea what day it is, ever. But we’re back! Between Theo’s sick days we managed to enjoy some of the sights in Ottawa and Toronto, not realizing he was kinda faking it and was only actually […]
Archives for March 2014
Chocolate Mint Marshmallows
The past week has flown by in a blur of infant Tylenol, sleepless nights, and yesterday, finally, antibiotics. Just when Theo had successfully fought off a nasty case of hand, foot and mouth picked up somewhere in Ottawa, and was back to his usual energetic, crazy little self, he woke up in the middle of […]
Apple Crumble Quick Bread
Before we talk about apple cinnamon loaves and perfect streusel topping, I need to know: is anyone else the proud owner of an independent, opinionated 5-year-old girl? I love my sweet daughter dearly, and for the most part she’s extremely easy-going, friendly, open and reasonable. But man, when she gets something into her head there […]
Orange Creamsicle Cookies
If you don’t like orange creamsicles, don’t go yet! If you DO like orange creamsicles, definitely don’t go yet. I’m not the biggest fan myself, but like just about anything in life, orange creamsicles taste better as a cookie. Especially a stay-soft, gooey-chewy perfect little orange and white chocolate cookie.These lemon white chocolate sugar cookies are one of […]
Cream Cheese & Pepper Jelly Puff Pastries
I don’t talk about appetizers enough with you guys. You see, I really love appetizers, and I really love you for being here. I really love to serve appetizers to people whose company I enjoy. So, I should basically be serving you virtual appetizers every time we talk. But then I’d be a one trick pony […]
Monday Moments
We went to Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo with friends this past week, and it was a big hit. Theo thought everything was great from the vantage point of his stroller. Kristopher thought everything was great the closer it got. And Gemma…dang it, she took my spot. She warmed up eventually – she won’t touch the […]
Saturday Sweets: Super Soft Banana Bread
Saturday in Ottawa. It’s funny how we only lived here for two years, a few years ago, yet I feel I know my way around better here than I do at home in the Fraser Valley, where I’ve lived for a full 20 years. I have no idea why that is, but, for someone who’s […]
Crispy Fried Onions
How have I not ever told you about these crispy golden onion straws of my addiction? I guess for the same reason I don’t tell you about that time I bailed on the way into church on Sunday and split both my knees open and one seems intent on bleeding for the rest of the […]
It Took 3 Kids and a Blog to Make Staying at Home Work
Some people settle into motherhood like it’s custom made for them, and, for that matter, they settle into many other life changes in the same way. Domesticity, I must confess, does not run strongly in my veins. When I got married to my highschool sweetheart, my bizarre behaviour in the adjustment period made my mom […]
Saturday Sweets: Golden Coconut Macaroons
I only just shared a fabulous coconut macaroon recipe with you, so you might be a little surprised to see another coconut cookie so close on its heels. Well, I love those first macaroons intensely, but they do take some time, and they’re big, intense, special occasion dessert cookies. These little beauties, on the other […]
Regional Canadian Food: Cranberry Raspberry Mousse
It’s time for another instalment in the Canadian Food Experience Project! We’ve talked about regional foods before, but every region has more than one food it can call it’s own. While I wrote about raspberries last time, coming from British Columbia I couldn’t help but feature berries again. British Columbia is home to so much […]
Chicken Caesar Burgers
It’s still very much the middle of winter here, but that doesn’t mean we can’t talk about burgers. At least, burgers that are made in the great INdoors! Even in the summer, when barbecue season is in full delicious swing, I sometimes make these burgers or similar ones inside. I staunchly refuse to learn to […]