Our family farming operation has tremendously benefited from the help and assistance of our seasonal migrant workers for as long as I can possibly recall. One of our workers was employed on our farm before I even existed, and I view all of them as family. They are incredible people, and we would not be … More This is your sign to make tomatillo salsa
If you have visited a McDonald’s location in the past little while, you have arguably noticed that their Monopoly partnership is underway. To my knowledge, this collaboration has been a thing for quite a while now, although I only started engaging with the Monopoly perks last year. To be honest, I deemed the entire thing … More Is McDonald’s Monopoly actually worth doing?
Allow me to begin this post by asserting that I am not a medical professional whatsoever. I’m not here to tell anyone what to do with their own body and/or health, and I certainly don’t wish to share false information with anyone on the matter of health, seeing as it is a rather significant concept … More Trying to dodge cold and flu season? Get yourself some oregano oil
Anyone who has the (debatable) privilege of knowing me on a personal level is well aware of my love for both onions and pasta. Any dish that combines both of these things is a guaranteed hit in the opinion of my tastebuds, and I know I am not isolated in these preferences – onions and … More How about some One-Pot French Onion Pasta for dinner tonight?
I would argue that mashed potatoes are a dish that just about any sane person savours and enjoys. It is often present at holiday gatherings and is considered to be a staple on tables when celebrating events like Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas, and I have yet to meet a soul who does not enjoy them. … More How about some Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole for dinner tonight?
A few days ago, our family and workers came together to engage in our annual harvest party to celebrate the end of our tobacco harvest. This has been a tradition on our farm for as long as I can recall, and it is an evening we all look forward to. In the past, my mom … More Let’s make Chinese Beef and Broccoli
Each and every time I hear the word “Guinness,” a large component of my rugby team comes to mind. Beer tends to be a common association with the sport, especially since after games, both teams come together for what is often called a “beer-up,” during which players socialize, chat and drink, despite beating the ever-loving … More How about some Guinness Beef Stew for supper tonight?
While I am not a tremendous fan of pumpkin in any sense of the word, I do acknowledge that Fall is here, and with it comes an uptick in cooking and baking with this particular type of squash. I suppose I should assert that I absolutely appreciate pumpkins in a carving sense, but that’s about … More Pumpkin … penne?
Casseroles, as a topic of conversation, seem to be a rather controversial one. People either love or despise casseroles, and there is absolutely no middle ground to be found, based on my own observations and interactions. Weirdly, I’ve learned to love casseroles in my adult years. As a child, the concept of them abhorred me, … More Chicken noodle … casserole?
If you happen to reside in Southern Ontario, you may have noticed that the weather has taken a colder turn as of late, allowing many of us to anticipate the arrival of Fall. I love and enjoy Summer as much as the next person, but Fall has always been my favourite season, and I’m not … More Let’s make Lasagna Soup
While chocolate is primarily my preferred choice of dessert, I will make a few exceptions to my own rule from time to time. There are a handful of desserts that I love and enjoy that, shockingly, do not contain chocolate, but the list is minimal, if I am being honest. I don’t love pumpkin, but … More Let’s make Pecan Praline Pumpkin Pie
While I have never been a tremendous fan of pumpkin, I recognize that plenty of other people in this world are. Furthermore, I acknowledge that the approaching season of Fall often signifies pumpkin-themed recipes making an appearance that people enjoy creating and savouring. Pumpkin pie is a classic, of course, but I figured I would … More Let’s make Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping
I will be entirely transparent and admit that while I am sharing a recipe to make chia seed pudding, I have never tried it myself. I realize that sounds rather hypocritical, but when I share recipes, I like to share ones that I figure plenty of people enjoy, as opposed to only sharing recipes for … More Let’s make chia seed pudding
Blaine and I have been chatting about going out for dinner together for a few consecutive weekends in a row now, only to have to change our plans due to unforeseen circumstances and alterations in events. We determined this past weekend that we were finally going to go, come Hell or high water, and I … More Have you been to Wimpy’s Diner?
I acknowledge that the name of the dish in today’s title is a wee bit vague, but bear with me. I wasn’t even aware of the proper term for what this recipe is for, but I am familiar with the dish in the sense that there is a restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario, called Lemongrass, that … More Let’s make Summer Rolls
Today’s post will be an extension of yesterday’s conversation regarding how to go about resetting or healing a dysregulated nervous system. If you suspect your own nervous system is in disarray, I encourage you to read this post and the two before it to learn more about signs that the nervous system is asking for … More Here’s how to fix a dysregulated nervous system (part two)
To be completely and utterly transparent, I find the idea of chicken salad to be positively repulsive. When I say chicken salad, I don’t mean some lettuce or mixed greens with a nice roasted chicken breast on top; rather, I’m referring to the abomination of chicken salad in its traditional sense, often being slathered in … More You probably haven’t had Chicken Salad like this
When I was a kid, I was not keen on the idea of different foods on the plate I was eating from touching. I wouldn’t say I was extreme about it, but I did make my concerns clear to my mom when she was placing items on my plate for whatever meal we were enjoying. … More Let’s make Burger Bowls for supper tonight
While I certainly do not consider myself to be a baker by any means, I do have a sincere appreciation for bakers, and for most baked goods as a whole. As much as I would like to envision myself as a productive and domestic woman, baking delights for my husband and myself, I genuinely cannot … More How about some Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake for dessert tonight?
If you happen to be of European descent, there is a decent probability that you have tried, or at least have heard of, croquettes. In my own words, they’re composed of deep-fried potatoes and shaped into a log of sorts, and sometimes they’re made with a protein, for example, chicken or bacon. Croquettes are positively … More Let’s make croquettes
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
