If there is one thing that has surprised me about motherhood it’s how absolutely ravenous I get oh, about every hour. I thought pregnancy was bad with the need for a night time snack of peanut butter popcorn or an afternoon yogurt bowl. But let me tell you, feeding another human being sure makes you…
Archives for September 2013
Baked Apples – a perfect seasonal treat
We’ve got apples folks. After an early frost devastated the 2012 Ontario apple crop in which some orchards lost up to 90% of their harvest, 2013 is back…with a bumper crop! So get out there and get pickin’. Either that or look for a ‘product of Ontario/ Canada’ when you’re shopping ‘k? Then, rush home…
How To: Slow Cooker – Sesame Chicken
I have a confession to make – Before making this recipe and writing this post, I had never used my slow cooker before. Crazy, right? And if you too are one of those ashamed slow cooker virgins, I promise after one use, it will become one of your favourite kitchen tools too. It may surprise…
How to: Make Your Own Naan Bread
Warm. Chewy. Savoury. A triple threat. Naan’s got it all. Naan is a leavened flat bread. Sounds like an oxymoron, but I swear it’s both flat and light as air all at once. It’s typically known to accompany curries, soups and stews in Indian cuisine where it can be used in lieu of pesky utensils…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Sausage and Peppers
No, we’re not vegetarians. I’ve had a few questions about it lately, which tells me it’s been a while since our last meat-containing post. May 30th to be precise. Oopsie daisy. Dara and I both choose to eat and cook vegetable centric meals for a variety of reasons. For me, it’s a combination of environmental,…
How To: Make Your Own Veggie Burgers – Southwestern Bean and Corn Burgers with Chipotle Ketchup
It may seem weird that we’re posting a veggie burger recipe just as summer is winding down and bbq season will soon be over. But here’s the thing, it doesn’t have to be! With these Southwestern flavoured veggie patties, you can continue your burger eating well into the cold winter months. Mashed black and kidney…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Coconut Lime Fruit Dip
How’s the first week back at school going folks? Still motivated and putting together healthy lunches? Kids eating their fruit? And you? Here’s a little something to sweeten the deal. I mean, who doesn’t like to dip stuff in other delicious stuff? I sure do. I don’t have kids of my own just yet, but…