I recently learned the "proper" way to cut a green pepper. Til now, I'd simply cut it in half, scooped out the seeds and cut as needed. I was amazed when I saw this new-to-me technique.
Take the pepper and stand it up on your cutting board. Chop off each of the four sides, leaving the […]

Some people are morning coffee drinkers. Others swear by a cup of tea. Me…. I drink hot chocolate. It's my only preferred hot drink (although I do occassionally drink some peppermint tea). I consider myself an instant hot chocolate making expert. My cups of hot chocolate are foamy, chocolately and delicious!
This week, I stumbled upon […]

It's getting really close to that time of year where we pull out our cookie/square/treats recipes and make our favourite holiday goodies. Here are a few great tips to help your tasty treats be even better!
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- Make sure your cookie sheets aren’t too thin. The heavier your cookie sheet, the less likely your cookies are to […]

1. Plan meals at least a week in advance to incorporate the use of leftovers. For example, have baked chicken, mashed potatoes, and gravy for dinner Sunday, and then use the leftover gravy as the base of beef stroganoff Monday.
2. If you know you’re not going to have time to cook one evening, prepare two […]

Still on the apple kick, today I was surfing around online for yummy recipes and stumbled onto this great recipe article - that I just have to share with you! I'm so excited by these recipes. Maybe it's time to go pick more apples!
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When I think of applesauce I think of a childhood memory. My […]

So I took the boys apple picking yesterday. I love fall - especially when it's not cold! The start to this autumn has been warm and wonderful - allowing for extended outdoor days and lots of great ideas.
Prepare yourself for a montage of fall friendly recipes and tips!
Since I woke up this morning to a […]

Here are some things that are better not frozen.
Salad greens and raw veggies that you intend to use in salads. Freezing them makes them lose their crispness.
Eggs in their shells - they expand and crack.
Hard-cooked egg whites - they will become rubbery.
Potatoes - Only mashed potatoes freeze well. Raw potatoes become mushy when frozen. If […]