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My rhubarb plant surprised me this year. A chunk broken off my sister-in-law’s “weed” after it had met the garbage can last year, transferred from said garbage can to a bucket on my front step to (several days later) my actual garden, then transplanted this year when the garden was re-vamped, this is one hardy […]
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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Monday Moments
Slowly but surely, our house is starting to turn into a home that feels like mine, a space that reflects comfortable, colourful living, tradition mixed with trend and quirkiness, order found in organized chaos. I updated our gallery wall recently with new pictures my talented sister from Unexpected Moments Photography took in June, and I […]
Lemon Shortbread Bars
I’ve told you before that whipped shortbread cookies are my favourite cookie. Odd, I know, for a chocolate lover such as myself, but there is something about those buttery, soft, slightly crumbly cookies that, when done right, melts in your mouth in a way no chocolate chip cookie can match. (Did I even say that out […]
Canadian Preserving Traditions: Red Pepper Jelly Recipe
I have been wanting to make homemade red pepper jelly for an extraordinarily long time. One thing my younger sister says she likes about me is that if I say I’m going to do something I go ahead and do it, usually asap. I am all talk and all action, a deadly combination ;) One […]
Monday Moments
Playing with water is just one of those things that never gets old when you’re a kid. I can give the kids a bucket of water, a dishcloth, and some toys, send them to the deck, and suddenly washing toys in the best idea ever if they’re allowed to splash around in the process. Finding […]
Saturday Sweets: Homemade Fudgesicles
I have to thank my BFF Alyssa for even giving me the idea to make homemade fudgesicles! I can’t remember the last time I had a fudgesicle – elementary school sports days come to mind, when we got a treat to celebrate the end of a sweaty, competitive day. I always loved the soft, chewy, […]
Light{er} Creamy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
I promise to stop complaining about summer soon, but I have to tell you that I’m pretty sure I figured out the problem I have with summer. The problem is that I always feel really heavy. Don’t ask me how it’s possible, since I definitely eat less in the heat. Maybe I’m retaining the 24 […]
Monday Moments
Remember that cute little garden we planted with great hopes back in May? Well, we came home from Ontario near the end of June to find it going CA-RAZY! It’s a jungle out there! We may have been a little over-zealous with the planting, yes? :) The kids take the job of watering very seriously, […]
Saturday Sweets: Chocolate Raspberry Scones
While these scones are definitely a sweet Saturday sweet, they are also most assuredly a breakfast food. In my world, breakfast should include some sweetness. Chocolate and raspberry is not only one of the best natural combinations in the flavour world, it’s also one of the most beautiful. Some foods are just so gorgeous in […]
Taco Pizza
Before we talk about how good homemade pizza is… (spoiler alert: it’s gooood): 1) Carl’s gone for the week so I’m thinking of getting central air conditioning installed. Do you think he’ll notice? 2) Gemma can’t sleep because she “can’t stop thinking about sad and scary things”. This makes me sad. But also glad that […]
