Growing up on the farm, we always had a large garden full of vegetables. I have fond memories of helping my mom plant, tend to and harvest the garden. There's a certain pride that comes with growing your own food. And nothing beats produce from your own garden - the smell and taste is second... Continue Reading →
Recipe: Pumpkin Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
With Canadian Thanksgiving approaching, I decided to bake two different pumpkin treats this past weekend. First up were my famous pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. These are always a hit! They're so moist and delicious. Now, I'm not claiming that they're the healthiest muffins around, but it's OK to treat yourself every now and then! I've posted... Continue Reading →
Recipe: Chicken Noodle Soup and Biscuits
Recently the boyfriend came down with a nasty cold and I promised to make him some homemade soup. I've never made soup before so this was a new experience for me. I decided to start with a simple chicken noodle soup. It uses basic ingredients and was easy to make. A bowl of soup is... Continue Reading →
Recipe: Banana Cream Cheesecake
This past weekend I tried another recipe I found on Pinterest. I was asked to bring a dessert to a dinner party and decided to try this Banana Cream Cheesecake recipe. If you love banana cream pie, you're going to love this! The boyfriend, who loves bananas, gave it an A+, even going as far... Continue Reading →