Foodiemergency a.k.a there’s nothing to eat in the house. Now what?

We have had a bunch of those days lately. You know what I'm talking about, right? When menu planning has fallen by the wayside due to work/illness/stunning lack of motivation and the last thing you feel like doing is chopping veggies for a stir fry or slapping together a gee dee meat loaf. It's … Continue reading →

Garlic is messy

As you can see: I hate peeling garlic. All those sticky little papery bits! Do you want to hear my special way of peeling garlic? Whether I need one clove or six (like the beef stew I'm making for dinner tonight) I always: 1) Separate the clove from the head of garlic. 2) Slice off … Continue reading →

Will they eat it: fish cakes with paprika lemon mayonnaise

When I posted about my fish chowder I promised to share a fish recipe that my kids loved. Frankly, I was amazed that they liked this recipe as much as they did. I loved it too - and so did Mark - so it gets FOUR thumbs up... which is very rare around these parts. It's a TOTAL KEEPER, which is … Continue reading →

Will they eat it: A fish chowder to ring in the New Year

After Christmas dinner I had a whole bunch of oven-baked tilapia left over. I bought too much, and the thought of throwing it out made me feel faint. You see, it was a bit of a splurge at Farm Boy, costing as much (if not more) than a big turkey would have. Normally I get it on sale, but I think I … Continue reading →

Advent activity #9 – Roasting chestnuts

What is it about Christmas and chestnuts? The link was probably made because of a certain song we hear a lot this time of year: "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose..." The Nat King Cole version is a favourite of mine, so before I go much further, please allow me … Continue reading →

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Foodiemergency a.k.a there’s nothing to eat in the house. Now what?

Garlic is messy

Will they eat it: fish cakes with paprika lemon mayonnaise

Will they eat it: A fish chowder to ring in the New Year

Advent activity #9 – Roasting chestnuts