This fig salad with prosciutto and arugula is super easy, but delicious, and of course, always impressive. What are figs? They are small, pear-shaped pods, which when opened, have a very sweet, grainy textured flesh. Figs are the fruit of the ficus tree, which is native to the Middle East and Western Asia. Ficus treesRead more
Ginger Cookies are a holiday treat tradition at our house. These ones are soft, chewy crinkles, made with molasses and rolled in sugar before baking. We love these little crinkles and I always include them in our cookie rotation. The History of Ginger Cookies Gingerbread cookies became popular in the 1600s when Queen Elizabeth 1Read more
Mini Quiche Appetizers are a simple but impressive holiday appetizer with turkey & feta. This post is sponsored by Lilydale®. As always, all opinions are my own. Easy, But Elegant Entertaining The holidays, with all of the shopping, cooking, baking, wrapping, and gatherings can be a busy time. It can also be a time whenRead more
Cauliflower Fried Rice is something I was always a bit skeptical about, so I’m a bit late to the game with a recipe for this trend, as I tend to be with most trends. What is Cauliflower Fried Rice? I’m happy to say that I’m skeptical no longer. I only wish I had triedRead more
Overnight Oats are a healthy, delicious and easy way to have breakfast already made and waiting for you in the fridge. What are Overnight Oats? Overnight oats are simply a different way to prepare oatmeal. Instead of cooking the oats in boiling water, you soak them overnight in a liquid such as water orRead more
Cranberry Date Squares are based on an old fashioned, homemade treat that most Canadian kids grew up enjoying.. What is a Date Square? A date square is a simple and easy to make treat, with a date filling sandwiched between two layers of buttery oats. It’s a dessert that dates back to, at least,Read more