This past week has been a doozy. It was insanely packed with social events, a wonderful conference put on by Ontario home economists and a trip out of town to Atikokan, Ontario for a family funeral. Atikokan is north. We’re talking 250km outside of Thunder Bay north. It’s a very small community (and the canoeing…
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How To: Big Batch – Shrimp, Turkey Sausage, and White Bean Soup
I officially have a new favourite winter soup. While I am still and always will be a fan of the minestrone, this combination of sweet and spicy turkey sausage, succulent shrimp, and a savoury and flavourful tomato broth really can’t be beat. What makes this soup even more special is the prep time…10 minutes! Did you…
How to: Big Batch – Minestrone Soup
So it’s officially fall. The heat is on permanently, I’ve stopped biking to work because the days are too short and all I want is to stuff my face with casseroles and pastas and all things warm and cheesy. Soups tend not to fit in to these categories, but minestrone is different. It’s a SOUP. Know what…
How to: Homemade Chicken or Turkey Stock
You’ve probably hit the upper limit of turkey eating by this point eh? Now that the drumsticks have been picked clean and that wishbone’s been cracked, it’s time to say farewell to those Butterball remains. But first! We make stock. I am rarely more pleased when I want to make a soup, stew or risotto and I…
How To: Broccoli
If you were to ask my husband what some of his favourite foods are, broccoli would definitely be at the top of that list. So would President’s Choice white cheddar mac and cheese, smart food, baby carrots, and corn pops. But definitely broccoli too. And wouldn’t you know it…it’s also one of my favourites, so…
How to: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Crisp mornings and cool nights mean fall is totally here. Love it. In the kitchen, this means it’s comfort food time! Soups, stews, casseroles and slow cooker meals are now making their way onto my weekly menu. Hallelujah! This week, I was inspired to use squash after a phenomenal dinner at Yours Truly. One of the courses…