I'm not going to talk about winter any more. Nope! I'm going to talk about all the delicious flavours that bring me back to the warmth and sunshine! Yes! Like many of you, our family is forever busy. It's like a revolving door around here so I have to admit that the slow cooker is my go-to on … [Read more...]
Hauntingly Delicious for Halloween!
You know it's going to be busy this after school when the kids will be rushing home after being loaded up with treats at the school Halloween party. I am SOOOOO going to be more organized this year and have a frightfully good dinner ready! I came across these two recipes that were very … [Read more...]
About Harissa Spice
I had first tried the Harissa spice this past spring at an event at the President's Choice test kitchen and I couldn't get my mind off it. Our family, yes even the kids, love spicy foods. Thank goodness. I discovered this delicious blend and waited anxiously for it to arrive at my local grocers. … [Read more...]
WOWing Them At The BBQ
It's mid-July and summer BBQs are a plenty. But are you like me? Are you kinda getting a little tired of the iron steak on the BBQ with the same old, same old spices? Or throwing on burgers? Threading a few kebabs? Brush the olive oil on the veggies? Sides of potato salad and cole slaw? White Burger … [Read more...]
Ya, you know me and those points cards.
A few days ago I was grocery shopping at my local Loblaw store. I was excited (not just to replenish my tortilla chips and salted caramel ice cream) but I had just downloaded the new PC PLUS app onto my mobile device. I had recently learned about this newly launched rewards program and it caught my … [Read more...]
It’s All About the Candy Cane
With American Thanksgiving done, and the first few snowflakes of the season being documented on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, it doesn't seem premature to turn on the holiday lights, download my Christmas playlists and break out the yummy treats. First on the menu; candy cane everything. I'm a … [Read more...]
Holiday Entertaining Made Easy…shhhh! We won’t tell!
The holidays are just around the corner...so what does it mean?a) time to plan the partiesb) impromptu guests arrive at the door with giftsc) baking for office, school, neighbourhood partiesd) those darn cookie exchangesRight? But some of us LOVE it. Yes, me included. I love the holidays and the … [Read more...]
Recipes to Riches
Are you watching The Food Network's Recipes to Riches this season? If not, you're missing out on some fun television and some great new food products. The 8 episode one-hour reality tv show gives homegrown Canadian amateur chefs the opportunity to compete, showcasing their own recipes, for a chance … [Read more...]
Please Give Me S’more
Canada Day long weekend at the cottage. My entire family will be up. Forecast is for hot, sunny days. My father has bought the fireworks, my husband's bringing his new BBQ smoker, but I'm going to be the most popular one up there this weekend, because I'm bringing thisNothing says Canadian long … [Read more...]
New Holiday Cuisine Classics
Just like everyone else, I have my favourite holiday foods: Turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce Mashed potatoes and gravy "Nibble Bait" (a kind of party mix my mom and little sister make each year) My mother-in-law's gingerbread cookies Egg nog with nutmeg But, you know, I'm … [Read more...]