I used to think that jam was really difficult to make. That you had to use store bought pectin and spend hours processing it. You can go through all of that, and sometimes I do, but it is amazing how a few simple ingredients can make the most amazing jam or compote. Every summer I get… Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
I love lentils and I especially love lentil soup. I remember when the boys were little they just gobbled it up, and thankfully they still enjoy it. I always change up lentil soup depending on the type of lentils, vegetables and stock I have on hand. I recently discovered Jaswant’s Tadka Masala, and I like… Continue reading Lentil Noodle Soup
Last Sunday I decided to whip up a treat for the boys, cinnamon rolls. I don’t have one go-to recipe for cinnamon rolls, so whenever I’m making bread, whether it be whole wheat or white, I usually reserve half of the dough, roll it out and make it into cinnamon rolls or cinnamon bread. You can’t… Continue reading For the love of bread – Part II – Sunday Morning Cinnamon Rolls
I have never been able to say no to a cream pie, whether it be banana, coconut or chocolate. And fortunately my children have inherited that gene as well. I tend to make a lot of stuff from scratch, but this is one of the desserts, that in my humble opinion, tastes just as good… Continue reading Banana Cream Pie
Our cats never cease to entertain me. Yesterday I walked into the living room to find Minnie sleeping on the back of the couch in the pose you see above. Really? One would think there would be more comfortable ways to sleep. There was a time when she was little and she would sit on… Continue reading Why do cats do this?
As soon as the cool weather hits I can’t resist making soup. I love the fact that with a little creativity I usually have everything I need already in my fridge and pantry to make soup. I usually keep a variety of dried beans and grains in my cupboard. In this instance, the grain of… Continue reading Mushroom Barley Soup
Although I grew up in Saskatchewan, my family background is French Canadian. So I had the good fortune of growing up bilingual and getting to eat some classic French Canadian dishes. One of my favourite meals as a child was Baked Beans (Fèves au lard). I always remember when my ‘maman’ would put a big… Continue reading Maple Bacon Baked Beans
Anyone who has children knows what picky eaters they can be. My eldest loves everthing super plain…heaven forbid a splash of bbq sauce should touch his beloved chicken! And my youngest is very adventurous, always willing to try something new. Quite frankly the stranger it is, the more likely he is to try it. Last… Continue reading Moules Marinière (Mussels)
A couple of years ago, I was taking a much needed break, catching up on Facebook and my friend James posted pictures of what looked like the perfect Molasses cookies. I commented on how amazing they looked, and to my surprise, a couple of days later a package arrived at my office, 8 perfect molasses… Continue reading James’ Amazing Molasses Cookies
In our home, Sunday mornings always seem to be so busy. We start the day with soccer practice for the boys, followed by skating in the afternoon and of course we’re trying to fit in groceries, errands and tidying the house. The one part of Sunday that I really love, is brunch. After soccer practice,… Continue reading Blueberry Muffins
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