The warm weather seems to be hanging on in these parts.  We sleep with the windows open, clothes dry out on t

Almost unbelievably, there are a few peaches still lingering at the local farmer’s market.  Not quite so un

Not that long ago, I told you about my friend, Claire.  She who launched her own five children some time ago,

Tomato season is on us in a big way.  The heat finally came and the little red orbs have come bursting forth.

Every year, I put up peaches for the winter months.  Canning peaches is not terribly difficult, but neither i

Easy to make grilled portobello mushrooms stuffed with cheese

This week, we have headed north with the kids.  I will be in a smaller, simpler, foreign kitchen, without a l

E2 was recently gifted with a copy of The Cookbook for Girls from our friends at DK Books Canada.  From the m

Not too very long ago, while visit the Master Seamstress with the 4 Es in tow, I happened upon a recipe she ha

Rhubarb season is drawing to a close.  It has been longer than usual this year, on account of the cooler weat

Subtle smoky flavour with pesto

A few weeks ago, I was privileged to be invited to meet Chef Lynn Crawford and watch her demonstrate some of t

There are a whole lot of things that are really great about having friends who are a little further (and somet

An easy-to-make pasta dish that uses canned seafood or fish.

Spring brings to mind two plants for me: asparagus and rhubarb.  I will be honest, I can take or leave aspara

OK, to be fair, Ms. Stewart did not actually waltz into my kitchen and knock off my food processor. I am not s

Goose is a lover of all things chocolate – the darker the better.  I remember a few years ago,  while stil

The first long weekend of the Canadian summer is coming.  Victoria Day will be here in no time and with it th

We are a family of lemon lovers.  Lemon loaf, lemon cookies, lemon pie – you name it, we love it.  There h

James Cunningham is the saucy narrator and host of Food Network’s Eat St. show.  This past Christmas, Goose

A few weeks ago I wrote that my husband and I did a month-long detox/cleansing diet with our neighbours. As pa

Just before Christmas last year, I was delighted to be the winner of a bottle of Nielsen-Massey’s Vanilla Be

The other night, I made soup for supper and dessert.  The kids kind of scratched their heads at that one at f

I was recently sent a copy of 300 Sensational Soups for review.  From some of the other reviews I had seen ar

Crème brulee has to be, hands down, one of my all time favourite desserts.  It always seems so exotic with i

Red Thai curry sauce, chicken, tofu and mango

One of DK Publishing’s newest offerings is Step-by-Step Bread, authored by Caroline Bretherton.  This cookb

DK Books has long been known for it’s beautifully illustrated children’s books and reference guides.  One

Today’s make ahead appetizer recipe is courtesy of the top of a jar of sundried tomatoes.  It was in one of

  I am a lover of the Food Network.  Not the least of those reasons is the show You Gotta Eat Here, host

A great way to use up leftover fruit cake ingredients!

This recipe comes from The Big Book of Babycakes Cake Pop Maker Recipes cookbook by Robert Rose Publishers. 

‘Tis the season for Christmas Cookie exchanges.  Of course, you could do the math and figure out how to qua

Many, many years ago, my family gave my grandmother non-stick muffin pans.  A two pack from Canadian Tire. 

It is with great sadness that I read a notice that came with my most recent issue of Everyday Food.  This wou

A scrumptious, solid muffin from Robin Hood flour.