A white plate with a sunflower design that has a pile of sausage kale pasta with 20 minute creamy white sauce recipe on it.

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

A rose bush with dark pink blossomed roses.

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

A peak through the high tunnel door that shows the lush plants with nice fertile soil.

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

Easy Soft Sandwich Bread Recipe on a wooden counter.

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

A row of orange pumpkin looking squash in a line against a wooden wall.

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

A bowl of yellow colored tomato soup and a plate of a grilled cheese sandwich.

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

A stainless steel bucket with red tomatoes, one yellow tomato, and one green bell pepper.

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

I don’t know about you, but garlic is one of the vegetables that we use ALL of the time! Garlic has become a staple in my garden and I hope this article will make it a staple in yours as well. I am going to be sharing with you the best garlic growing tips from … Read more