Here is a fruity green treat that is sure to be a favourite: my kiwi honeydew smoothie recipe! Kiwi gives it that tart, zippy, fruity taste, and honeydew is sweet, cool and refreshing. Banana adds a little extra sweetness to offset the kiwi, thickening the whole thing a bit, and then the addition of spinach […]
On hot summer days, few things beat sitting out on the porch with a thick, frosty smoothie bursting with the flavours of the season’s best fruit. My strawberry raspberry smoothie recipe is just that! About this recipe For whatever reason, strawberries have always been a huge “Summer nostalgia” thing for me. They remind me of […]
Ok guys, today I’m excited to share my recipe for homemade strawberry sauce with you. This year I’ve been really enjoying strawberry season, and I don’t know if it’s this pregnancy or what: but strawberry sauce, strawberry jam, and all things strawberry-related are just putting me right into my happy space. I originally made this […]
Ok guys, grilling season is upon us, and I think you’re going to love this oh-so-simple side dish to add to your list of favourites: grilled eggplant. Now, before I get too deep into this post, I have to add this disclaimer: As pictured here, my eggplant is actually being prepared on a hot, dry […]
Okay, so today’s the day you learn how to make my favourite Mennonite refrigerator pickles. This recipe is easy to make, and it requires absolutely zero pickling skills. You don’t have to sterilize the jars or anything. Just make sure you have the ingredients and a fridge, and you’re good to go! My Oma used […]
Here’s a recipe that’s all about nostalgia for me: Plume moos, or in more familiar terms to most people, plum compote. My Oma used to make this, and one day, while I was pregnant, I got it into my mind that I really wanted to have it again… So I set to work trying to […]
With the peak of fall just ahead of us, I figured it was time to get some apple things up on on the blog. This homemade apple pie filling is one of the easiest things you’ll ever make; it smells like all the warm coziness of fall and tastes like the season’s greatest joys. The […]
Sometimes, especially on cold winter days, the thing I really want is a fresh summary salad. You know, the kind that makes your eyes a little brighter with the burst of fresh goodness going into you; the sort that makes you feel like summer might be coming soon. I love tabouleh, and one day I […]
One of my goals for this year is to finally learn more about bread. I love making bread, but aside from the basics, my knowledge of the craft doesn’t span too far (to my embarrassment). So, this year, I want to change that – starting with sourdough. As I was thinking about it, however, I […]
