Having traveled as much as I have, it’s baffling that it took me until now to visit Paris. I feel like I’ve wasted so much time not to mention so many meals. From the moment I stepped from our taxi … Continue reading
I’ve given up trying to predict my future. The incessant planner could never have imagined the life I’m living now. I didn’t think I’d recover after the girls left home and yet here I am happily putting one foot in … Continue reading
BACON MAKES EVERYTHING TASTE BETTER Remember that nasty little joke from our childhoods? ‘What’s the difference between broccoli and… I have no idea why our vegetable garden is pumping out three plus pound broccoli heads. They’re massive which is why I … Continue reading
I’ve heard a terrible rumour that summer is winding down. No way. Not yet. My early mornings sipping coffee on the veranda over-looking the stunning Saint John river valley, while I open emails, edit photos, type to you – I … Continue reading
My kitchen looks like a bomb went off, when I cook. Summer’s winding down leaving us short on time to spend with friends here at the farm, so we doubled booked this weekend. Friends over-night Friday then different friends over-night … Continue reading
THREE SUPER-DUPER SUMMER TOMATO RECIPES I rarely do a multi recipe post but these recipes are so quick and easy here goes… # 1 PICA DE GALLO OPEN FACED TART Pica de Gallo is a fresh uncooked tomato salsa typically … Continue reading
My love language is food. What’s yours? Saturday, while I was preparing food, I thought about how much I enjoy cooking. Every part of it. The menu planning, grocery shopping, kitchen time and, best of all, eating with people I … Continue reading
Pico de Gallo – we eat this sh#t on everything! I know I’m stealing that line from a popular hot sauce, but it’s so true. I make buckets of this Mexican raw salsa throughout the summer. With a quick chop … Continue reading
Hot Caprese Pasta Salad is a keeper! My Hot Caprese Pasta Salad isn’t your typical North American macaroni pot-luck go-to. Instead of elbow pasta, mayo and chopped celery, I borrowed ingredients from the classic Italian Caprese salad: tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, … Continue reading
I’ve always been fascinated by internal clocks. The involuntary time piece in our brains or hearts set to alarm us when the time comes to act. Mine went off this week. Truth be known, it’s been ringing for the last … Continue reading
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