Since the thermostat in the oven at our new home is quite unreliable, the baking of cookies is a hit and miss situation. Thankfully the baking of sweet breads works well. For those of you who are enjoying the Pumpkin […] Read more »
Although it is wonderful to purchase bulk foods using the reusable mothering Mother Sealed Bulk Bags, it is not ideal to store food in the bags for several reasons. The bags are porous, making your food open to the air […] Read more »
This past weekend our son left for Southeast Asia to travel for 6 weeks on his own before attending a term of college in China. A whirl of emotions have filled the last few days! As the departure date crept […] Read more »
Although I am entering this recipe with the intention that it compliment lemon ice cream, it really can compliment many flavors. For a sweet fruity treat I have poured some over grapefruit segments!Raspberry Sauce1 package frozen raspberries, organic and thawed2-4 […] Read more »
This recipe is for all of the hockey parents that enjoyed the ice cream at a recent holiday team dinner. There is nothing vegan about this recipe. There is nothing difficult about this recipe. To feel more holistic and earthy […] Read more »
Quinoa Lentil and Arame Salad 1 cup lentils (I used French lentils)5 cups water1 piece of kombu 1 cup quinoa2 cups water1/4 cup raisins 2 green onions (scallions), sliced and chopped1 carrot, grated1/2 zucchini (raw), grated1/3 cup arame, soaked and […] Read more »
If you eat, love and make East Indian food enough the spices will become familiar enough for you to play with combinations. This is a dish that I made with yellow split peas. The split peas are very hearty, and […] Read more »
The adzuki beans had been sitting in the jar for too long and it was time to get familiar with them and learn about their unique properties. Was I ever surprised! These beans are sweet and filling! I enjoyed the […] Read more »
When I was a teenager, and into my early twenties, when I was down about life, my Mum would remind me of how much happier I feel when I am doing something for others. When my daily activities are spotted […] Read more »