When it comes to nuts, I suppose I would consider myself an average consumer in the sense that I enjoy them periodically. I’ve never been a nut fiend, as bad as that sounds, but I know plenty of people who are. If I’m eating nuts, my preference is cashews, but I also enjoy peanuts occasionally, … More Let’s make Pistachio Loaf
I’ve never really considered myself a dessert person. Don’t get me wrong – I love and enjoy sweets and goodies as much as the next person, but growing up, my family didn’t really have dessert in the sense that it was consumed immediately following dinner. Rather, in true European fashion (both of my parents have … More How about a Mocha Peanut Butter Pie for dessert tonight?
When it comes to salad, Caesar reigns supreme, and I will happily die on this hill. One of the main reasons Caesar salad stands above all others is arguably because of its components; while a salad, you can’t really go wrong with creamy, garlic dressing, croutons and bacon bits. Is it the healthiest salad out … More How about a BLT Caesar Pasta Salad for dinner tonight?
I am entirely aware of the fact that the title of today’s post may not be the most enticing food creation you’ve ever heard of, but I do ask that you keep an open mind. Despite the jargon not being the most alluring, I can promise you that the final product is scrumptious. A few … More Let’s make chicken nugget sandwiches
I have a somewhat conflicted relationship with both cooking and baking. When I was a teenager, I went through a phase during which I was positively obsessed with cooking, to the point my parents enrolled me in a week-long cooking course. I loved it, and to make things even more enjoyable, I was able to … More Let’s make homemade ice cream
My husband and I celebrated our four-year wedding anniversary a few days ago, and my parents were kind and generous enough to gift us with a gift card to go out for dinner somewhere. They got us one of those gift cards with a few dining choices available to pick from, and seeing as Blaine … More Let’s make “Kapow! Popcorn Shrimp (a Montana’s copycat)”
If you happen to reside within Brant or Norfolk County, here in Ontario, Canada, there is a strong probability that you have heard of Kai Cafe. Located at Sam’s Place Farm Market in Scotland, Ontario, Kai Cafe is serving up Hawaiian-inspired coffee and other drinks and goodies, and if you haven’t yet been, consider this … More Have you been to Kai Cafe?
I’ve never been a tremendous fan of rhubarb, but I know plenty of people who love and enjoy it, my family included. Last year, my dad and sister decided to try growing some ourselves, and we now have a dedicated rhubarb patch on the farm where it is thriving. My dad has always been a … More Let’s make Rhubarb Berry Upside-Down Cake
My sister truly treated my dad to a Father’s Day feast this year. She decided to make a spread of a few of his different favourites for him to savour and enjoy, and one dish included in the lineup was macaroni and cheese. Blaine and I have very high standards when it comes to macaroni … More Let’s make homemade macaroni and cheese
When I decided that today’s post would share a recipe, I wasn’t entirely certain of what sort of recipe I wanted to feature. I try to reference recipes that I figure appeal to the masses, are relatively straightforward, and don’t cost a fortune to prepare; when I came across one for Taco Lasagna, I decided … More Let’s make Taco Lasagna
While I don’t believe I have ever met anyone who claims they are not a fan of nachos, allow me to assert that unless you have had some sort of terrible experience with this dish, I genuinely cannot think of a single, viable reason as to why someone wouldn’t like them. You almost can’t go … More Waffle … nachos?
I have felt, for a rather long time, actually, that McDonald’s McDouble hamburgers are seriously slept on, meaning they don’t receive the recognition they deserve. I’ve tried most of the burgers from McDonald’s, and the McDouble is, hands-down, my preference. It’s simple, it’s delicious, and it gets the job done. I was contemplating attempting to … More Let’s make homemade McDoubles
While temperatures here in Southern Ontario still aren’t exactly where they should be in terms of warmth, we are slowly getting there. Soon enough, we will find ourselves proclaiming that it is simply too hot to cook, and when this occurs, I figure I’ll ensure we all have a few recipes in our arsenal to … More How about some Cherry Tomato Pasta with Avocado Sauce for dinner tonight?
Before anyone jumps down my throat in an attempt to berate me about eating chocolate bars, which, as most of us are aware, contain a plethora of shit that should arguably not be classified as food, allow me to state that balance is key. A heavily processed chocolate bar here and there is a chance … More Chocolate bars: which one reigns supreme?
While I can’t specifically pinpoint when a BarBurrito establishment graced us Brant County residents with its presence, I know it’s been a few years. I recall first spotting a BarBurrito in my end of town and feeling rather excited at the prospect of a new ‘fast food’ establishment that didn’t solely serve hamburgers and fries … More What’s your go-to at BarBurrito?
While I am struggling to pinpoint the exact date, I believe it was last summer that I started using DoorDash. I have an Amazon Prime account, and for a short while, Amazon and DoorDash teamed up to form a partnership of sorts; if you had a Prime membership, you were able to sign up for … More DoorDash: yay or nay?
If I had to make a somewhat educated guess, I suspect that when most of us who do not identify as professional chefs or cooks hear the term ‘ceviche,’ we experience a twinge of anxiety at the prospect of it. I could be entirely wrong in my assumption, but, personally, ceviche sort of scares me. … More Let’s make Shrimp Ceviche
I have never been a tremendous fan of stew, in any capacity. Feel free to ask my mother if you don’t believe me; growing up, whenever my mom made her homemade stew, I would do everything in my ability to make my disdain for said stew known, much to my poor mom’s dismay. Did my … More How about some hamburger stew for dinner tonight?
Eggs, for some unbeknownst reason, fail to receive the recognition I figure they’re more than deserving of. I’m not entirely sure why they sort of seem to be frowned upon by so many, and, honestly, good riddance to anyone who does judge eggs – we don’t need that sort of negativity in our lives. I … More Can we take a moment to appreciate eggs?
While I can’t exactly pinpoint what it is, specifically, that I enjoy so much about jalapeno poppers, believe me when I tell you that I am borderline feral for these bad boys. They’re insanely delicious, assuming you’re using a proper recipe and the usual ingredients, and their combination of cheese and spice from the peppers … More Let’s make homemade jalapeno poppers
Chicken is almost always a safe bet in the context of protein for even the pickiest of eaters. I figure this stems from the fact that chicken is relatively mild in its flavour; thus, one can do whatever one wishes in terms of flavour, using spices and other ingredients. If you factor this in with … More Let’s make Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken for dinner
These past few months have not been wonderful for my husband and me in terms of getting sick. We were both sick around Christmastime, then again a few weeks later; Blaine ended up falling victim to yet another bug a couple of weeks ago, and he ever so kindly passed it along to me. Both … More What the heck is colloidal silver?
Electrolytes are arguably a component of your life if you live a relatively active lifestyle. If you do lead an active and busy life and you don’t use electrolytes, consider this post as a gentle, suggestive sign that perhaps you should. I went without them for years and can absolutely notice a difference in how … More What is your go-to electrolyte?
I think it would be reasonably safe to assume that when most of us think of McDonald’s, cookies are not exactly the first thing to come to mind. McDonald’s is known for its fast food, arguably most for its hamburgers and chicken nuggets, so it makes sense that baked goods aren’t usually the first items … More McDonald’s cookies: yay or nay?
As bizarre as the title of today’s post is, I implore you to hear me out and stick around for some context. I was researching some creative dessert recipes to share with all of you, and when I came across a recipe for a Fruit Pizza from ourbestbites.com, I was more than curious, to say … More Let’s make a fruit pizza
I have been consuming copious volumes of fruit for as long as I can remember. Fruit is almost always my go-to choice for a snack, and because I eat so damn much, I try to snack on fruit as often as possible in hopes of not rivalling the circumference of a killer whale. At this … More Fruit snacks: which brand reigns supreme?
Rice pudding, for bizarre reasons unknown to me, seems to be the recipient of a lot of criticism in the dessert world. From my own observations, folks seem to either love it or despise it, with absolutely zero middle ground, and as someone who has always tremendously enjoyed it, I can not fathom why so … More Let’s make homemade rice pudding
In the unlikely instance you have been dwelling beneath a rock for a considerable duration of time, it is highly probable that you, like me, have noticed a dramatic uptick in people making their own bread from the comfort of their homes. By no means do I consider this an issue; I figure people are … More Here’s how to make a sourdough starter
A few evenings ago, Blaine and I ventured out of our humble abode to go for dinner together. It is something we don’t do nearly as often as we should, but we try our best. Conversation with Blaine is rarely boring, and somehow, we ended up on the topic of Ireland and what sorts of … More Let’s make Irish stew
I realize that cookies are not exactly a recommended food to consume at breakfast, the start of your day, but, honestly, I don’t see why not. Cookies are intended to be enjoyed at any given point in a day, mornings included. Furthermore, because the recipe I am sharing with you today is for Blueberry Muffin … More How about some Blueberry Muffin Cookies for a breakfast switch-up?
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