Author: Chelsea
If there is one thing that my kids could eat for every meal, it’s anything with pasta. Pasta is a favourite of mine to serve because every one of my kids practically cheers when they see it’s on the menu and it is always a quick and easy meal on our busy nights. This Sausage … Read more
When my Mom was a young bride, her cooking repertoire was limited to very basic ‘kitchen cupboard’ recipes. So when she started spending time with Grandma Tweed in her kitchen, it was a revelation. When Grandma discovered that my mom had never made a white sauce she was appalled and immediately set about to remedy … Read more
When you look into your backyard, what do you see? Seasonal wildflowers of all kinds blowing gently in the breeze, shrubs in bloom, clover carpeting the grass? Did you know that there is a good chance that many of them are edible? I use wildflowers every year to make syrups and flower jellies. Wildflowers can … Read more
Throughout my years of avid gardening, I have come to learn that the trick to a bountiful garden is nutrient rich soil. Soil health is a complex and intricate science that a person could spend years studying. We have many ways that we help maintain fertile soil in our gardens. Keep reading to learn some … Read more
Introduction To me, making bread is more of a comforting hobby than a task. Kneading the dough by hand can be both therapeutic and satisfying. Does a soft and fluffy slice of bread with melted butter sound delicious? If so, I have the perfect simple six ingredient bread recipe for you. Whether you prefer white … Read more
Squash is one of those vegetables that is very easy to grow and one of my favorites! For the most part, growing squash can be very hands-off if done the proper way. Follow my guide, and you will learn how to sit back and watch your squash seeds grow into squash plants that flourish. Types … Read more
Introduction This fresh tomato soup recipe blender can be made with either roasted fresh tomatoes or canned tomato paste. It has just 5 simple ingredients and has a subtly sweet and creamy flavor. It can be made from start to finish in less than an hour, but tastes like it simmered all day. I won’t … Read more
Tomatoes are a garden vegetable that is very sensitive to the cold. Therefore, growing tomatoes in cooler climates can be a little more tricky than growing them in warmer climates. With 20 years of gardening experience in British Columbia in USDA Garden Zone 3, I have learned some tricks to grow tomatoes in cooler temperatures. … Read
It’s about that time when you are either getting ready to plant your butternut squash seeds or you are trying to use the remaining butternut squash from last year’s harvest. Either way, you are probably wondering how to cook whole butternut squash. Well, I have the perfect recipe for you! Cooking butternut squash as directed … <a title="Candied Holiday Squash – How to Cook Whole Butternut Squash" class="read-more" href="https://littlemountainranch.ca/candied-holiday-squash-how-to-cook-whole-butternut-squash/" aria-label="Read more about Candied Holiday Squash – How to Cook Whole
Do you love coleslaw, but don’t like chopping up cabbage, carrots, and all other ingredients every single time? Why not can a large batch of coleslaw and enjoy it throughout the year with minimal work. Canning coleslaw is very simple and is also done using a water bath canner or a steam canner. Canned Coleslaw … Read more
