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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 […]
About Anna
I believe in God, the power of optimism, and the ability of food to bring people together. I love to share everyday homemade food with family and friends (and the internetz)! I love cheese, proper grammar, an organized house, dark chocolate, my husband, and my 5 sweet kids.
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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 […]
Monday Moments
People have been telling me since his birth that Theo looks just like my Dad. These looks apparently run strong in our family, as I was also told he could have been one of my sister’s kids (I promise he’s not). Now that I see them side-by-side daily, I have to agree. I’m not sure […]
Ultimate Beef Wellington
Herein lies the most expensive post you will likely ever find on this ol’ blog: Beef Wellington. To someone who generally considers $3-$4 absolutely plenty to spend on meat for a meal to serve a family of 5 (one baby vegetarian, so more like a family of 4), forking over $40 for meat to serve […]
Lemon Poppyseed Scones
I always forget how short February is, and am pleasantly surprised when March sneaks up on us in no time. I think February may actually be my favourite month. The beginning of the month has stores full of pink, red, hearts, teddy bears, and sprinkles, which makes for the best grocery shopping days ever. When […]
