I need a recovery. Why do I require a recovery? Because I’ve eaten a whole cake people, the whole thing. Remember this cake? Well, it’s gone…down my gullet. Oh, but I must have shared it right? Well, I did give a few pieces to my adoring husband, and a few random bites to my pleading, […]
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Feeding a family and getting them to like everything that you like can be a challenge. As many mothers, wives, fathers, husbands and cooks know, that may be the understatement of the year. Pleasing everyone is impossible, yet getting them to eat what’s in front of them might not be. Often, as the family on
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I’m usually not one to eat a ton of food out of season. In fact, it makes me feel guilty just thinking about it. It’s the dregs of winter when I start to wish I lived somewhere like California. Somewhere there is always something fresh and in season and locally produced and available. Sure, we
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Well, the holidays are almost over. A few more days, one more big get together/party and we’re all going to be going back to normal. This giant tree taking my living room will be a sad new addition to our burn pile out back, the decorations will be stored away for next year, all that
So here we are again. Another less than elaborate meal, or should I say “side dish”, because really, this would not be a very filling meal. I am in that lazy, tired, sleep 10 hours a day, go to bed at 8pm every night stage of being “in the family way” as my dear husband
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Making sushi rolls involves a little creativity and a lot of patience. Depending on how many you are making, the act of tamping down the rice, inserting filling, rolling and finally slicing can take a fair amount of time. My sister calls it her “Zen” time. No one helps, and it does take her a
I love pasta. I love it’s heartiness, it’s simplicity, the many wonderful shapes it comes in. What I don’t love is the sheer amount of calories involved in a typical serving. It’s enormous, it’s ridiculous, it’s really a shame. When I was a kid (Mom, Dad, this is not a criticism, merely a fact.), when
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Time for some good news people! No, it’s not my big, deep, dark secret yet (you’ll have to keep waiting for that one!)…but it is fantastic stuff! I’m an aunt! My sister gave birth Friday the 13th at 5am. A little girl, with my middle name! Oh, I’m so proud and happy and honoured! Mama
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I’m a purist. When I hear the words “Broccoli & Cheddar Soup”, I think of lovely little broccoli florets swimming in a sea of creamy cheese soup. I don’t need much else in there. Sure, I like a little seasoning, some roux to thicken and a dash of colour when served, but I don’t need
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This is a recipe that’s been locked up in the vault for a while. I’m not sure why it was never posted, something about not perfect pictures, probably, but I’m glad it’s here now. I am a huge fan of squash season, and making soups out of these luscious gourds is one of my favourite
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