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Speedy Roast Chicken
It was our last day in the holiday cottage, which meant supper needed to include all perishables left in our fridge (I hate waste!) The plan was to do a
Eggs, Asparagus & Cous Cous
There aren’t many things that I miss about my pre-kids days. Probably since I had my kids at the last biological second (no, really, true story), I had a chance
Pad Thai
It’s practically tropical out there today! Well, tropical for England. It’s about 17C and the sun is shining, and my goodness, what a difference the sun makes. The world suddenly
Apple Ginger Shake
As a creature of habit, I can beat a dish like a dead horse, eating it over and over again. I’ll be still plugging along with the same old, same
Funky Monkey Shake
When do you make smoothies? I know for most people they’re a breakfast but around here they’re an afternoon treat. And mostly that’s because I’ve never suggested to my kids
Brisket on a Budget
We’re really thrilled to be starting a new column here at SPC: Lisa’s Letters Home. Lisa Durbin, who wrote this post for us way back when, is an old friend
Kale, Spinach and Rice Cakes
I’m not Irish but I’m already thinking about St. Patrick’s Day later this week, especially since the rest of my family is Irish. Scarlett couldn’t wait to get a new
Maple Cornbread
The inspiration for this recipe came to us last summer. Heidi – our What’s So Great About contributor – packed up several pieces of maple syrup sweetened cornbread for a
Meal Plan April 18, 2016
I have a confession to make and I’m hoping you’ll understand. I’m not going to be using the meal plan this week. #gasp Well, I might by the end of








