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I can’t even tell you how many times I have made Warm Cranberry Dip. I’ve taken it to parties, make in on our Tree Day to have while we decorate the tree, and it makes an appearance at any of our family gatherings. It’s a “Christmas” recipe in my mind, which means I only make …
Beets are one of those vegetables that seem to bring up strong feelings in people. You either love em…or you don’t. Like all good vegetables, beets seem to be making a come-back. They are being used in salads, roasted as a side dish, in soups, pickled, even in smoothies! People can’t get enough of beets! …
Summer is in full swing and the garden produce keeps coming. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. We’ve talked about a lot of fruits and vegetables…and recipes…as they came in season. We’ve all enjoyed rhubarb, strawberries, and of course fresh herbs. By late July, early August, it’s time for cucumbers and a nice …
Summer is a great time for salads. Nobody wants to cook or heat up the oven. Here’s a summer salad with maple balsamic dressing we tried tonight with our BBQ steak and baked potatoes — a simple but delightful meal on a very warm night. A popular one at our house is this Summer Salad …
It’s summer and the fruits and vegetables from the garden are rolling in. One of the most anticipated seasonal foods in Nova Scotia, has to be strawberries. Arriving at the beginning of summer, there is nothing like the taste of fresh picked strawberries. The u-picks are popular for many people who then like to make …
What’s better with a summer barbecue than a side of tangy, crunchy cole slaw? This 4-ingredient Coleslaw recipe is quick and easy to make at home and complements barbecued steak, chicken, ribs or other meats so well. It just feels like summer. For those of you doing a keto diet, you can make it …
We’re so excited to be starting year 2 of our sponsored series with Wile’s Lake Farm Market! This year’s series is called Plant to Plate. Plant to plate is connecting what you grow in your garden, to what you put on your plate. Looking at the seasonality of foods and focusing on what is in …
Do you remember your favourite meal as a child? That dinner that when your Mom put it in front of you, brought squeals of excitement. Believe it or not, for my youngest daughter that meal is a salad. More specifically a Chicken and Grape salad with her favourite poppy-seed dressing. Go figure? Kids asking for …
You know how exciting it is when you get invited to a someone’s cottage on a weekend…and then they mention it’s a Potluck…and you start sweating…not from the heat…but literally from worrying about what you are going to bring! 😉 No more worries, I have the perfect salad recipe, made with a lot of summer …
It’s soon summertime and the living should be easy…right? But darn it…all those kids, family, ME…are still hungry and need to eat EVERY…single…day! Ugh. I’ve mentioned before that one of the ways I handle meals during the summer, typically involve making a big salad on Saturday for the weekend and then just firing up the …