Last Saturday, we invited a few friends over for dinner.   Naturally, we were really excited and planned a f

From my over stuffed pantry I unearthed 3 packages of dried beans while trying to find 2 packages of the same

My husband who happily eats everything without compliant, recently pointed out that I tend to gravitate to che

I must admit chicken tenders have never been in my regular dinner rotation, for a couple of reasons. When the

My daughter regularly texts me obscure grocery items that she wants purchased - by me of course.  Last month

Although fall has arrived, I feel it is not my job to bombard you with all things pumpkin.  We can thank Star

I have posted a lot of cheesecake here - mainly because I love them,  also because you can adapt them to so m

I have to admit by this time in the summer I long for a cooler day.  Though, not as a respite to the heat, mo

I picked up a tin of Za'tar Za'tar while traveling a while back, such a while back that I don't remember where

Every summer there seems to be a salad that I gravitate to, and tend make again and again.  The criteria is u

I am not going to pretend that I haven't posted these muffins previously, I have.  The reason to share them w

Some of the best dishes I have ever created have were developed, not because I followed the recipe correctly

My daughter and I travelled to Toronto last week, a little girls getaway (along with educational excursions, o

My daughter made a request yesterday for Lemon Bars, I had made them awhile back and they were such a huge

My daughter was home from university last weekend and noticed a small container of ricotta cheese in the fridg

Well I've gone and done it!  Made the best gluten free Oatmeal Cookie - ever.  The thing is, I wasn't really

When most people plan a big trip I think the last thing on their mind is baking.  Not so much for me - of cou

  Today, I had planned on sharing a chicken and wild rice soup recipe, however I didn't love the picture

In these dwindling December days filled with endless parties full of punch bowls laden with egg nog, bacon wra

I am in the fortunate situation of celebrating Thanksgiving twice every year.  Once in October with my Canadi

The hubby and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary a few weeks ago.  Normally, you would think that nece

I certainly have developed a newfound respect for cornstarch.  It usually hangs out way in the back of that c

As I was putting together these BLT Deviled Eggs for a party last weekend, my daughter noted "very 50's house

I have been spoiled this last year, with the kids off at university I wasn't called on for breakfast duty. I c

I know this time of year you would expect me to be posting all kinds of light, refreshing, don't you even thin

I have noticed that every summer I seem to gravitate to a go-to salad, one I can quickly whip up for a impromp

Food trends seem to come and go without me jumping on the bandwagon.  Did you see a ton of kale chip recipes

If we were to poll dessert lovers about their summer favorites, strawberry shortcake would rank right up there

Luckily, everyone here loves coleslaw, and, in my quest to make sure we all get enough veg in our diet - that

Here in this house we are firmly divided when it comes to cookies, which can be a bit of an issue when I want

I am sure I have mentioned before, that we eat a lot of eggs for dinner here.  Sometimes it's a quick and eas

Usually, I have this crazy notion that the baked goods I post here should be over the top, drool worthy, confe

For most, the thought of international travel lends a feeling of excitement and wonder.  For me, I usually de

This Coconut Banana Loaf today is for my friend Lynda.  Her son was recently diagnosed with many food allergi

There are a few gluten-free baked items that really intimidate me.  Croissants, Angle Food Cake and Cinnamon

Knowing me,  you would expect a really healthy recipe today, to help un-do all the merry making we have been