How about some Country Chicken Stew for dinner tonight?

Stew and I have a somewhat tumultuous past. When I was younger, my mom often made her own version of stew during the winter months, and I positively hated it. I couldn’t even tell you what, exactly, I despised so much about my mother’s stew, and I honestly think I have convinced myself not to … More How about some Country Chicken Stew for dinner tonight?

Do yourself a favour and stop trying fad diets

I would argue that we are living in a world that has never before been so heavily inundated with dieting messaging. Diets have been in existence for a hot minute, but their prevalence has absolutely skyrocketed over the past few centuries; you can bet your ass ancient civilizations were not counting calories in their day. … More Do yourself a favour and stop trying fad diets

Looking to add more fibre to your diet? Consider this pasta

When I was a child, I was very much under the impression that eating pasta for three meals daily was more than reasonable, arguably because I had an obsession with pasta that could rival the most patriotic of Italians. For context, I’m Hungarian, Dutch and Irish, so I’m not entirely sure where my love for … More Looking to add more fibre to your diet? Consider this pasta

How about some Amish Vanilla Pie for dessert tonight?

Anytime I stumble across a unique recipe of some sort, I try my best to share it with all of you. It isn’t too often you discover a recipe for something you have never heard of, let alone contemplated, so when this rarity occurs, I figure it’s good karma to refrain from gatekeeping and share … More How about some Amish Vanilla Pie for dessert tonight?

How about some Toasted Marshmallow Caramel Rice Krispie Treats for dessert tonight?

While the concept of me sharing recipes with all of you here on my blog is certainly not new, I did recently realize that the majority of the recipes I have been sharing have mainly been entrees and appetizers. My sweet tooth could rival Willy Wonka’s, so you can arguably imagine my dismay when I … More How about some Toasted Marshmallow Caramel Rice Krispie Treats for dessert tonight?

Feeling chilly? Warm up with a bowl of Avgolemono

Most people don’t tend to associate lemons with soup, and understandably so; when we think of soup, we normally conjure images in our minds of certain types and flavours, some common ones being chicken noodle, potato leek and tomato. Lemons are not something that immediately comes to mind, to say the least. But, as odd … More Feeling chilly? Warm up with a bowl of Avgolemono

Feeling a cold coming on? Stop it in its tracks with this

Sickness is not exactly something we wish to experience. No one particularly enjoys being ill for obvious reasons, so it makes sense that most of us try our best to keep our immune system defences up in hopes of warding off any harmful bacteria that yearns to make its way into our bodies. Unfortunately, though, … More Feeling a cold coming on? Stop it in its tracks with this

How about some Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars for your Thanksgiving spread?

Allow me to be entirely transparent with you and admit that I am not a fan of pumpkin, nor am I a fan of cheesecake. You might be questioning why the hell I decided to share a recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars from goodhousekeeping.com if I don’t like either of the main components of this … More How about some Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars for your Thanksgiving spread?

How about some Baked Apple Cider French Toast for brunch this weekend?

While it isn’t quite yet officially Fall, allow my excitement to pique in advance because it is my favourite season. I have always loved Autumn for different reasons, but one of the biggest reasons is the desserts that are often associated with this time of year. As a side note, I’m not entirely sure who … More How about some Baked Apple Cider French Toast for brunch this weekend?

Looking for some dinner inspiration? Look no further

I think we can all agree that despite our best efforts in the kitchen, meals can become a bit redundant and boring over time. We often slip into a pattern of preparing the same dishes over and over, and while there is nothing wrong with repetition, sometimes we’re seeking out something new and exciting to … More Looking for some dinner inspiration? Look no further

Have you been to Speekeezie’s in Brantford?

This past Saturday, my family and I had a lovely dinner at Speekeezie’s restaurant in Brantford, Ontario. This place has held a special place in all of our hearts for many years now, and we tend to go there to celebrate occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. On this particular occasion, we were celebrating my mom’s … More Have you been to Speekeezie’s in Brantford?