Growing up, I didn’t appreciate how lucky Ontarians are for having access to incredible fresh produce. Peaches that are so juicy, they drip all over your hand when you bite into them, corn on the cob that is tender and ruby red strawberries that are like little explosions of sweetness in your mouth. It wasn’t…
Category: Personal Fav’s
Simple Coleslaw with a Secret Ingredient
Want an easy but delish coleslaw recipe? Try my mum’s from the 70’s – still great today and nothing at all like the green slop from a fast food chain!
Learning to love Risotto
The first time I ever had risotto was in 1990. I remember because I was in first year university and it was the first time I’d had dinner with both of my parents at the same time, since they divorced when I was seven. I wasn’t sure if it would be awkward but it ended…
Seriously Awesome Caramel Pecan Squares
After living in England for almost 10 years, my first Christmas back in Canada caught me off guard. It’s a long, soap opera story but I found myself newly divorced, with a baby under one year and although we weren’t struggling with poverty by any means, I had neglected to budget for any Christmas presents. …
Fast Macaroni and Cheese. Not from a box.
When you’re kids want Mac ‘n Cheese try this fast, creamy version with butternut squash. Also perfect for feeding a hungry gang in under 30 minutes.
Ontario Peaches, Blueberries, Maple & Mascarpone cheese
This is my new favourite dessert! I love my job and am so fortunate to work with great people and amazing campaigns! After a live TV event, I got to eat one of the demonstrated recipes. Click this link for the real recipe. I know, it’s a hard life :). It was this simple, but…
Foraging in my garden, the Serviceberry
This evening, my children and I did something we’ve not done before. I shooed the birds away from the two serviceberry bushes outside of our house so we could actually pick a few of these little treats for ourselves. I planted them about four years ago when a friend recommended them to me. Apparently they…
Homemade Lemon Curd is so good!
There is something about spring that makes me want to make lemon curd. My mum used to make a quick dessert with a store bought angel cake, lemon filling and whipped cream. I used to think it was awesome, until I made homemade lemon curd one day. OMG. If you like lemon, you have to…
Go to Chili with a secret ingredient!
This isn’t a post about traveling to Chile although I sort of wish it were because it’s still cold outside! Instead, I am sharing one of my favourite go-to’s for chili that is easy, tasty and ready in 30 minutes! I first came across this recipe when I was living in London (yes in England,…
Mr. Pancakes
Our one twin loves pancakes. He is small for his age, noticeably smaller than his twin. And everyday it is a challenge to get him to eat. We want him to eat, we want him to grow. Yet, he picks at his food like a little bird. Thank goodness for Sunday mornings. The one meal…
Banana + Toffee = Banoffee Pie!
When I was young, my dad used to call me a little monkey. Partly, he liked to tease me because I was born with a thick head of dark hair (which fell out and grew in blonde), and partly because I LOVED bananas! Apparently I was obsessed with them and would repeatedly dance like a…
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