Posts From Laura
Pumpkin Pasta with Ricotta and Sage
I no sooner fell in love with this recipe that it had to be banished from my repertoire. My daughter was recently told to follow a gluten-, dairy- and egg-free
Netflix & SPC: Easy Character Masks
One of the first crafts I made with a teeny 18-month old Scarlett was a mask of a cat. I could sit here and pretend that I don’t know what happened to it, but being an
Spiced Pumpkin Skillet Cornbread
You can’t ignore the health benefits of pumpkin. It’s why you may not want to just leave this fruit on your doorstep. Aside from the fact the vibrant orange orb
Turkey, Apple and Cheddar Quesadilla
Ceri makes me laugh all the time. It’s probably why we work so well together. When you collaborate for a small business, you often find yourself in the weeds, and
Roundup: Apples In Every Meal
It’s not just a convenient snack, apples are a great addition to a long list of recipes for any meal. And, if you’ve recently gone apple picking, you need to
Ginger Apple Skillet Crumble
I made a lot of crumbles this summer with various fruit combinations including blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and peaches. It was my go-to dessert whenever I entertained at the cottage. Since
Netflix & SPC: Mystery Mac and Cheese
Now that fall has arrived, I’m settling back into my comfort cooking and as much as I miss my BBQ burgers and cold salads (watermelon strawberry was my favorite this
The SPC Breakfast Planner
From the moment I finish my breakfast, I start thinking about my next morning meal. Ok, you got me, I start worrying about dinner but, once I’ve got that under
Toad in a Hole
This post was originally published when Scarlett was a wee four years old. However, it continues to ring true today. I still have “brush your teeth” and “get your coat”
The Lunch Lifesaver (Paediatrician’s advice, school week menu and grocery list!)
Scarlett has a friend in her class who comes to school with seaweed for a snack and packs her own salad for lunch. On the other end of the spectrum,








