Have you ever wondered how they cooked in medieval times? Or how they cured aches and pains? Have you ever wanted to go off grid but worried about what to do if you run out of cough syrup or ibuprofen? I received two incredible books the other day: “Desert Fire: Medieval Nomad Food” and “Herb…
Category: Food & Wine
Buying or Creating Gift Baskets
Gift baskets and boxes are always a popular thing to give or receive. But have you ever received a gift basket where there are items you either didn’t appreciate or you didn’t ever use? I have. Have you ever stopped and thought about actually making those gift baskets or gift boxes yourself? It is easier…
Baking with Children and Creative Grandmas
I just found out I am going to be a Grandma next year! I am a planner by nature so my thoughts immediately went to Christmas and all the upcoming Christmas’ to come. I want to be a Grandma that does fun and creative things with, and for, her grandchild. One of the first things…
Planning Ahead and the 12 Weeks of Christmas
As Fall is now in full swing with all the vibrant colours of autumn my thoughts turn to cozy fires, scrumptious muffins, delectable cookies and succulent squares. Believe it or not, my thoughts also turn to Christmas baking. Why? When I was a child I remember seeing a magazine article about the twelve weeks and…
Stuffed Mushrooms And Being Creative
As I was going through my fridge today making a salad for dinner I found some ingredients which needed to be used up. Mushrooms. I decided I wanted to do stuffed mushrooms but as my husband and myself tend to eat too many carbs in a day, I thought I would give them a…
Potato Chips And A Mandoline
One of the things I have always thought would be amazing to do would be to take a knife skills class or course. The one where they teach you how to chop and slice like a chef without cutting yourself. The other reason I would really love that class would be that prep time…
Road Trip Within BC And Amazing Poutine
As Spring arrives my thoughts turn to road trips and travel. With Covid still affecting touring, today I am going to reflect on a particular road trip heading into the interior of British Columbia. Our journey took us to a great gem in the Cariboo Region of 70 Mile House and to a wonderful restaurant…
Spring And A New Challenge
It is starting to look like Spring here on the West Coast of Canada and I love it! Seeing the green peek out on tree branches and the tulips, crocus and snowdrops start pushing themselves up out of the ground makes me smile. Those little signs means it is almost time for me to dust off…
Gardening And A Green Thumb or Black Thumb
As far back as I can remember my parents had a big garden and a greenhouse. My Mom would start planting tomato, cucumber, peppers and any other vegetable of choice in January or February as seedlings indoors. Over the years she tried various containers to start these seedlings in. I remember her using cardboard egg…
Batch Cooking And Square Containers
Since I work outside the home I find weeknight meals can sometimes be rushed or when I go to make that “perfect” comfort food meal, I am missing one or more key ingredients. For me, I have found making a menu of things I want to make ahead of time works well. I then go…