A Bounty of Choices Still Remain at the Farmers’ Market As the leaves turn and a chill is in the air, the bounty of fall harvest is still available at your local farmers’ market. The variety is less, but there is still plenty to choose from including beans, lettuce, various squashes, pumpkins and root vegetables. …
Category: Food & Cooking
Nov 07 2022
How to Bake Muffins (With Topping Recipes)
Muffins are a mainstay around our house. They are as nourishing as they are good to eat. They are quicker and easier to make than cookies and usually contain much less sugar and fat. We usually eat them for breakfast but like them with any meal. (For Easter, we served cranberry nut muffins with a …
Nov 04 2022
Gloucester Baked Halibut
Try this delicious recipe that’s great for a beginner to try cooking seafood. According to Oceana Canada, wild seafood is the perfect protein: it produces a lean protein at a cost-per-pound that is lower than other animal proteins, uses minimal freshwater to produce, emits little carbon dioxide and uses no arable land. Gloucester Baked Halibut …
Nov 02 2022
Marshmallow Maple Bacon Popcorn Balls
Try the perfect sweet and savory snack This recipe takes snacking favorite popcorn and infuses it with some great flavors. “This quick and simply delicious snack uses just a handful of exceptional ingredients, including tart-sweet cranberries, crisp pecans, and a salty-sweet popcorn mix that combines the rich flavour of maple syrup with the savoury taste …
Oct 25 2022
Halloween Party Food Ideas & A Sophisticated Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Halloween party food can be really fun to make, it’s the time of the year when you can make your food look unappetizing and people will still want to eat it. Children love the thrill of eating what they think is dismembered body parts and ordinary food that has been dyed fun colors. If you …
Oct 20 2022
Five-Spice Peanut and Pumpkin Muffins
Fall for these peanut and pumpkin muffins with a kick of spice Pumpkins, nuts and spice – it’s a taste of fall. Adding peanut butter to muffin batter packs extra protein and helps keeps the muffins moist. This recipe can also make a delicious loaf; simply bake at 350°F (180°C) for an hour, or until …
Oct 19 2022
Cozy Up Your Kitchen With This Giant Cinnamon Bun Recipe
The scent of a freshly baked cinnamon bun unfailingly invites a smile, but when a single giant bun is pulled from the oven, applause is in order. Get the whole family cheering with this delicious new take on a classic morning treat by chef Anna Olson. Start preparing the dough the day before so it …
Oct 16 2022
Meringue Ghosts Recipe
This is my go-to recipe for Halloween festivities and it’s always a big hit! It’s great because the recipe is easy and the treats are light and tasty. This is also a great Halloween project to do with the kids, because they can get creative with the shapes and decorations. In our house our favorite …
Oct 16 2022
Vegan Mango Chutney Grilled Cheese
Layering mango chutney into a grilled cheese sandwich is kind of like adding jam or jelly to a cheese board; it adds that welcome hit of juicy sweetness to round out the flavours and cut the richness of the cheese. Here, we use a PC plant-based mayo-style spread as a great vegan hack for making …
Oct 09 2022
Recipe: Spicy Spaghetti and Meatballs
The fall months call for hearty meals and cozy, comfort fare. No need to spend hours in the kitchen preparing – using quality ingredients in even the simplest recipes can help to produce a dish that delivers on both flavour and satisfaction. Whip up this classic spaghetti recipe to bring hearty, rustic flavours to tonight’s …