What's heartier than a pot roast simmering in the oven while leaves dust off the trees and temperatures drop? Nothing, I'm sure. This is one of my favourite fall/winter meals, and I prepared it this past Sunday. Here's the recipe: 2.5 pounds boneless bottom round roast 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp … [Read more...]
A Fall morning
My husband has been working a lot lately, and I've really missed him. It gets kind of lonely around here without him, and I get a bit grouchy. We finally had a morning together on Sunday and it was perfect. We dropped the kids at their Sunday school, and took the Baby … [Read more...]
First day jitters
Yesterday was the kids' first day at school. The Boy started Grade One and the Girl is in Senior Kindergarten. They're both in French Immersion at the same school and will come home on the same bus. The day unfolded in a completely different manner than what I expected (Isn't that … [Read more...]
It’s Fall and I’m Cooking: Tilapia and Green Bean Stew
It's cold and I want hearty, savoury meals that warm my body and soul. This recipe satisfies some of my culinary and nutritional goals for the season - I want to cook and eat more fish, expose my kids to different foods, and eat more vegetables. Try this for some spicy, autumnal … [Read more...]
10 things I love about Fall
As much as I love the summer and all its glory, I always welcome the advent of fall. Here are 10 things I love about the season: 1. The crisp nip in the air. A cardigan or sweatshirt and I could walk for hours. 2. Turtlenecks, tights, corduroys and boots. Preferably in … [Read more...]