When the girls were living at home our Sunday evening meal was called dinner. It was served complete with linen tablecloth and…

Are you one of those people who throws fruit in the garbage when it starts to over ripen? You know; bruises easily,…

Lasagne. A word needing no adjectives to provide a clear visual of tender pasta layers, rich meaty tomato sauce and mountains of gooey cheese…

OLD FASHIONED SWEET AND SOUR HARVARD BEETS are a holiday staple at my family’s table. A humble root vegetable turned into a vegetable…

APPLE TARTE TATIN should be easier than pie… Whenever I neglect to pay attention to the details of someone else’s recipe, I…

It’s early Saturday morning. The sun comes up late on the prairies leaving me never sure of the time. I’ve been in Calgary two weeks;…

Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger – the spices that smell like family to me. Sounds strange but whenever I smell these cozy spices I’m…

To help Meg while she creates a new routine with the baby, I’ve been busy cooking up a storm. I want to leave her…

For years, I searched for the perfect focaccia recipe. Too many times rather than an authentic focaccia I ended up with something…

Yesterday, we grocery shopped for three hours for supplies so that I can fill their freezer with soups, casseroles, lasagnas and chili.…