Summer Notes Pt. 2 Farmers’ Market

July 20, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

Farmer’s Markets are one of my very favourite places. It’s always been amazing to me that people are able to grow such luscious produce. I wonder what their secret is. I currently have one Roma tomato plant and I’m having trouble keeping it healthy, so heaven forbid I should start something from seed! But I […]

Summer Notes Pt. 1

July 12, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

We’re into it now… Summer. The kids are out or off the computer, families are trying to find ways to stay safe while enjoying the longer days and warmer weather. One Covid-friendly activity is to go berry-picking. 1.You’re out of doors and spread out so you’re in a relatively safer environment. 2. You’re not sharing […]

Cool Cucumber Salad

July 8, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Happy Summer! Today I have a cool cucumber salad for your summer get togethers, picnics or for a little everyday variety. To me, summer means different foods than when hibernating for the winter. During winter, I eat more beef, bread, heavier foods. Goodness knows I have no fear of wasting away, but such is the […]

Lemon cupcakes with blackberry buttercream

August 23, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

I have recently been on a binge. I am addicted to The Great British Baking Show on PBS, and I can’t get enough of sponge cakes, savoury pies and gingerbread. I’ve always liked baking, but failed to truly recognize the science behind it; how certain ingredients cause chemical reactions which either adds or takes away […]

Gotta love cake!

April 21, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Who doesn’t love cake? You gotta love cake! Last Saturday, we had friends over who we have not seen in a good while. So naturally, the occasion called for a dessert. I have my go-to recipes for dessert, and this one has recently joined my list of fool proof, deliciously moist cakes, so I quickly […]

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

October 4, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

Hello. It’s been awhile. I have had a CRAZY few weeks with lots of traveling for family related needs and now I’m back in my studio, and hopefully in my right mind. Ha. So, I am doing some baking for my college son who doesn’t cook, barely does laundry and has no time for even […]

Super Simple Watermelon-Blueberry Treat

August 9, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

Who doesn’t love watermelon on a hot summer day? This treat will cool you down in no time. This super simple watermelon shaved ice is the perfect antidote to the blazing heat- a great light and tasty dessert perfect for the whole family. Let’s get to it. Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 8 […]

A spark is born

April 20, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Someone sparks an idea. A photograph, a song, anything may be the spark that lights up something in you… I had bought some alphabet cookie stamps ( I call them monograms) at William-Sonoma several months ago . As I normally just browse in this store due to the hefty prices, I spotted this set and it was […]

Scones with strawberries & cream.

March 16, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Today I was in the mood for baking up a tasty treat. I’ve never had too much interest in cooking however I have always baked. I have recently upped my baking game ( more on that later) and just felt in the mood. The snow was falling gently, and I heard a rumble in my […]

My darling Clementine

February 10, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Oh I just adore clementines. I have always loved them since they have a sweeter taste than the regular navel oranges. I use them in salads, for snacks and now in a super easy Whole 30 fruit smoothie… I started the Whole 30 program just after Christmas and I am loving it. It is forcing me […]