Simple and familiar, these recipes for a retro summer barbecue embrace comfort food classics that have stood the test of time. A long weekend with the promise of sun. Friends and family gathering...
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Dark maple syrup and a touch of tangy crème fraîche complement each other perfectly in this silky smooth, all-Canadian ice cream. Back in April, my daughter Clara and I were manifesting our dreams...
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A sticky, three-bite delicacy: gooey maple filling encased in flaky crust and delivering just the right amount of sweetness. A quintessential Canadian dessert; perfect for picnics. Butter tarts...
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An updated classic appetizer! Dyed with a vibrant beet brine, these eggs bring a pop of colour to the table. My elegant version of deviled eggs contains fresh garden chives, a dab of Dijon and a...
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Welcome to Cookbook Club: The Ukrainian Edition; a gathering of home cooks shining a spotlight on Ukrainian cuisine and authors. “We all have so much more in common than that which divides us, and...
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From a food film fest to a butter tart crawl, a sugar shack in the woods and an island Eden…these are my top picks for unique Canadian culinary experiences from coast to coast to coast! I’ve been...
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Dark and moist, this simple banana bread has a tender crumb and improves with age. It’s easy to make and delivers a surprisingly deep flavour, thanks to a slow bake in a low oven. This is no...
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A quick tutorial on making meringue with leftover egg whites, plus a selection of recipes from cookies to pavlova. Signs of spring are all around my one acre homestead, despite a light dusting of...
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First time visiting the Canadian Maritimes? Here’s what I’ve learned from over a decade of extensive travel throughout the Atlantic provinces. If you love to armchair travel or you’re curious...
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It’s World Pulses Day! Today we highlight the small seeds with a big impact. Pulses are a remarkable crop; they are drout-resisant, with many health benefits. Pulses not only boost our food...
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Winter is for batch cooking comfort foods, like this simple, one-pot beef and lentil Bolognaise. Nearly a decade ago I took the Pulse Pledge, and ever since I’ve been boosting my Bolognaise sauce...
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A creative round-up of 19 events and parties to host from January to December. For a blog about simple cooking and baking, it might feel odd to outline an entire year of parties. But be it summer...
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A simple tutorial for easy oven roasted cherries and practical recipes ideas for using them in breakfasts and desserts. There’s something to be said for taking an unidentifiable lump of frozen...
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A vibrant salad perfect for the winter months featuring sweet oranges, bitter greens and buttery walnuts. A tangy maple dressing to bring it all together. Happy New Year, friends! After a...
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A festive round-up of homemade appetizers, perfect for your next holiday party. Includes both vegetarian and meat recipes, and keeps things fairly simple. Winter holiday appetizers ideas look...
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Hospitality tips and special recipes for hosting a festive Christmas tea party and creating a cozy memory with friends. Ever since becoming a mother, I’ve approached family memory making with...
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Hello October! Cooler mornings, changing leaves and departing geese: it’s a textbook autumn here in Nova Scotia. Items on our fall bucket list are getting checked off each week like apple picking...
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Here’s a hearty, one-pot meal that perfect for fall: Turkish-style spiced lentils with tender squash and chicken, bolstered with seasonal greens. Zero waste. One pan. Comfort food. Seasonal...
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30 cozy and easy fall dinner ideas and recipes for the busy home cook. The return to a school schedule in fall is always a welcome routine. It also means we have to get serious about dinner ideas....
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A delicious summer salad mash-up, plus a quick and simple Caesar dressing recipe. This recipe was born out of my zero waste mindset in the kitchen and love of a summertime BLT sandwich. Recently I...
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