The chilly weather is quickly approaching and you know what that means. Fall baking is beginning to happen. This means that it is pumpkin spice season and pumpkin recipes are on the menu! The earthly rich flavor of pumpkin on our food is a fall staple for us. Having some of our homemade pumpkin pie … Read more
It is almost time to harvest the huge gardens of potatoes that I planted! So I wanted to share with you a recipe of one of the first dishes we make with our homegrown potatoes. In our house is my Baked Crispy Hashbrown Casserole is a must have. I don’t know about you, but sometimes … Read more
We have come to one of my favorite seasons. The season when we begin to harvest our garden and process our homegrown vegetables! One of my yearly staples that I make from our garden produce is Simple Vegetarian Beet Borscht. This vegetarian borscht recipe is made up of a combination of root vegetables with some … Read more
Are you looking for a super quick and easy recipe to feed your family with? I have the perfect mac & cheese recipe that every family member will love. As soon as I start to make this mac & cheese my kids develop a whole new level of excitement. Whether it is a busy afternoon … Read more
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
