Posts From Laura

Pasta

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

Uncategorized

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

Sides

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

By Season

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

Articles

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

Snacks & Desserts

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

Dinner

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

Strategies

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

Poultry

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”

Strategies

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,