My mom used to make homemade pizza pops often when I was in elementary school. I was always so proud that my mom could make something from scratch that all the other mom”s bought at the store. In fact they were my birthday meal request for my 8th birthday party. Poor Mom! She had to whip(…)
I may not have an actual garden, but in the summer months, it seems as though I have one strewn around my kitchen. Pasta Primavera is such a great way to use up the plethora of vegetables in your garden, whether that be in your backyard or your fridge. Over at Simple Bites I”m sharing(…)
My family is big on the “Hawaiian” flavour. Pizza being our favorite variety. We love that combination of ham, pineapple and cheese, but it”s a hard one to sneak into every day meals because it doesn”t go with everything. One of our favorite summer sandwiches is a chicken breast topped with pineapple, cheese, bacon and(…)
I apologize for my absence the last while. Some unexpected events have occurred and I haven’t been able to keep up my posting schedule. Peach Monday, which was missed this week (sorry!), will be posted on this coming Monday. My posting may be a little erratic over the next couple of weeks and I hope(…)
In case you missed it, I was over at Simple Bites yesterday talking about how to keep meals on hand for hectic days as well as sharing three recipes that are made from pantry staples. Mealtimes can be a harried affair when things don’t go as planned and the run to the grocery store has yet(…)
I looove Chinese food. I only wish it didn’t make me bloat up like a blowfish and give me hunger pangs an hour after eating it, every time I go out. As a result I like making it at home where I can control the ingredients so that it won’t leave me wanting more (or(…)
Yesterday was my first post on Simple Bites! I shared the recipe for this very yummy Taco Bake as well as some helpful tips on how to get your kids (or adult counterpart) to eat their veg. You can read the post here. I”d love to see you there and hear your veggie tips too!
Thank you everyone for your well wishes last week! We are feeling much better after a very restful weekend. I try and make a point of making as many things from scratch as possible. Not only is it healthier and cheaper then eating out, but it”s darn satisfying when you are able to make something(…)
My sonny boy and I have not been feeling very good these days. We pace around the house sniffling and sneezing and saying, “Owie. Owie”. Well, that last part is only him, although I must admit that sometimes I’m tempted to chime in. These hazy days make eating not so much fun and it has(…)
When I was first married I made every possible situation into a celebration. That first year of marriage we celebrated every monthly anniversary along with every romantic holiday in between. I love setting aside a special time to spend with the ones you love with no distractions. That first year gave me ample opportunity. Things(…)
Many times I have morned the loss of some sort of food item that I thought I would never find here in Norway. Most of them I have let go of, knowing that I need to embrace these cultural differences and use them to make me a better cook. But, every once in while I(…)
The October 2009 Daring Cooks’ challenge was brought to us by Jaden of the blog Steamy Kitchen. The recipes are from her new cookbook, The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook. Her picks were this Vietnamese Chicken Pho and Fried Dessert Wontons! First off let me shout from the rooftops, I LOVE THIS SOUP!! If the North American(…)