Fall
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,
Pumpkin Oat Bars
Welcome to another edition of cooking with the infirm. Yes, that’s right, Scarlett is sick. Just three weeks into the institution I warmly refer to as the cess pool (otherwise
Pumpkin French Toast
Scarlett and I have made breakfast together ever since she was born. Whether she was sitting in a baby seat, busy in her activity chair, chatting away from her high chair,
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
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
Chef Notes: The Art of Risotto
I love a good risotto. It can be a an appetizer, a side dish or a main dish. It’s so versatile yet we treat it like a special occasion dish.
Granola Bars
A blast from the past…. C.M. One of the first posts I wrote here at SPC (do you like that? catchy? dumb?) was about processed food and how I was
Salmon with Peach Cucumber Salsa
In honour of summer’s arrival, a post from the oldie-but-goodie file, barbecue-style. I love this salsa but mostly just wanted to chance to show off again about my salmon-grilling skills.
Lisa’s Letters Home: Sorta, Kinda Bento Box
So what kind of lunch do you pack for a little girl who doesn’t really like bread or wraps? (I know – I’m amazed we share genes, sometimes.) She had her very
Italian Roommate Pasta
This is one of those recipes that I make so often that I forget it’s a recipe at all. We make it a lot. Like once a week for months
