Category: Recipes

Daily Homemade Bread in Minutes »

I joined a mama forum recently which has really inspired and excited me in many ways. One of the very first things I stumbled on was a delicious looking artisan bread recipe - which, of course, I had to try. 
It originally came from a book called Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Jeff […]

Romantic Ideas From the Kitchen - Breakfast in Bed - Blueberry French Toast Casserole »

I got my new February Tupperware newsletter today and in it was a delicious looking recipe that I thought I would share - since it happens to co-ordinate with the romantic recipe theme I've been working on! Another easy, delicious morning-in-bed breakfast to enjoy with your loved one.
Blueberry French Toast Casserole

8 slices of white bread […]

Romantic Ideas From the Kitchen - Breakfast In Bed - Ham & Potato Hash »

Breakfast in Bed is a wonderful way to start a day of romance (although, admittedly more challenging when you have a family with children!)
Try this simple, but easy to please, breakfast meal to woo your sweetheart first thing in the morning.
Ham & Potato Hash
Chop up 4 cups of potatoes in small cubes, and 1 cup of […]

Romantic Ideas From the Kitchen - Fondue For Two »

One of the most romantic treats a couple can enjoy is fondue for two. Let's face it - with the ability to combine well-known aphrodisiacs like chocolate and strawberries, pineapples and bananas, fondue is a powerful romance tool!
Here are some simple fondue recipes that you can enjoy with your sweetheart.
Toblerone Fondue:
Simply melt 2-3 mini Toblerone […]

Romantic Ideas From the Kitchen - Champagne Surprise »

It's closing in on Valentine's Day quickly, so I thought I'd post a bunch of ideas to share with your special someone on the 14th. 
Starting with a tasty little drink called Champagne Surprise.
Ingredients:

1 Package of fresh, ripe and red strawberries.
GOOD champagne
Large wine goblets. 

Directions:

Wash the strawberries and cut them into small bite size pieces. […]

No Cook Playdough »

Easy to make, Fun to play with and Safe for the kids, here's a recipe I received (with thanks!) from our local Ontario Early Years centre. 

3 cups of flour
½ cup of salt
1 Tbsp of alum or cream of tartar
3 Tbsp cooking oil
1½ cup hot water
food colouring or koolaid

Combine dry ingredients, stir. Combine water, oil and […]

Grandma Martin’s Apple Butter »

As seen in the fall 2009 edition of the Life in Clarington magazine, I'm going to share with you my family recipe for Apple Butter. I love this stuff - it's SO great spread on toast, etc. 
First you have to get a TON of apples - and I'm not exactly kidding… you will need a […]