Vegetables

Picnics & BBQs

Green’s week: Kale, Feta and Carrot Super Toss

This is actually a very retro post. All the way back to December 1, 2010. However, today of all days, I had to pull it out of the archives. Don’t

Summer

Lisa’s Letters Home: Salsa Verde

I’m pretty sure that I was Italian in another life, or there are some Italian genes somewhere in my roots. I love all things Italian, particularly, their amazingly diverse (and

Vegetables

Pumpkin Flan

I love any holiday that involves eating for several hours (with a glass or two of wine.) What I particularly love is a holiday from home that I can share

Breakfast

Pumpkin-Gingerbread Pancakes

Technically, Canadian Thanksgiving isn’t over yet so I figured we could squeak one more decadent meal into our menu: pumpkin gingerbread pancakes. We originally posted this recipe on January 26,

Summer

Smoked Haddock and Spinach Gratin

Why does the theme to my cooking often involve panic? I’m forever running late, missing ingredients, and being too tired to think by the end of the day, and my

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Easiest Tomato Tart

Let’s pretend it’s still summer, okay? Just for one last weekend? Actually, it’s exactly what the SPC gang is doing. We’ll be headed up to Laura’s cottage tomorrow evening to

Dinner

Veggie Sloppy Joe

Just call me your school lunch lady today (minus the hair net, of course). I actually have a clear memory for some things from elementary school. Take for instance, the

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Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

We’ve gotten into the habit of taking long hikes in the morning at our cottage. Our time there is seriously numbered– it’s a spot we only enjoy in the summer–so

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Salad On a Stick

Have I mentioned I’m freaking out about having to pack lunches? I have, haven’t I? The upside is that it’s forced me into research mode and I’ll be posting more

Summer

Almond Flour Cheese Chips

When I’m not stuffing my face with cake (and let’s face it, ideally that would be a daily event), I try to avoid wheat and high sugar foods to help