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 […]
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Recipe naming really isn’t my forte, as you can see from that unwieldy title. Eating is my forte. I’m ok with this. These chocolatey, peanut buttery squares happened because: a) it was too hot to bake b) I was out of butter anyways c) I had overbought peanut butter and needed to deal with it, […]
Mom’s Chicken with Mushrooms & Leeks
Recipes like this Chicken with Mushrooms and Leeks are the reason blogs should have more than one contributor. I’m sure there are many of you out there who love a good mushroom, and if I were the only one writing here it’s pretty unlikely you’d come across any good mushroom recipes, meaning you’d have to […]
A Regional Canadian Food: Five Minute Homemade Raspberry Chia Jam
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Aunt Nancy’s Best Ever Bean Salad
Bean salad is a funny thing – I don’t love any of the ingredients individually, but put all these simple things together? Magic happens. Thanks for sharing another treasured family recipe, Mom! ******************************************** As a student, I spent a summer working in Edmonton back in 1978. While there I lived with one of my brothers […]
