The blueberry squares at Starbucks are the inspiration for these Rhubarb Blueberry Oatmeal Bars. I had one of those a while ago, and it was delicious. And I knew I had to make a homemade version. Blueberries are in season now, and we had a bunch of the sweet, juicy berries. And we also hadRead more
I love that these Sriracha Salmon Quesadillas are a great way to use leftover salmon. Quesadillas, just in general, are one of my favourite quick meals for using leftover anything. Or even, when really time crunched, exhausted, or just lazy, just eat some cheese melted and toasted between two tortillas. For me, the quesadilla isRead more
Spiced Rum Grilled Peaches are the ultimate summer dessert. What says summer more than fresh ripe peaches, and grilling? Summer Fruit We’re lucky to live in one of the major fruit growing regions in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, British Columbia produces more fruit than any other province. And the Okanagan Valley is where mostRead more
Cherry Amaretto Ice Cream is helping us cool off today in these sweltering temperatures. Let me tell ya, I adore my ice cream maker. When we need ice cream, (yes, need), we have some in 30 minutes. No going out. And in our house, it doesn’t have to be hot outside, because we love iceRead more
Lavender Lemonade is a delicious way to use lavender, which is in full, glorious bloom all over our property right now. The gorgeous shades of purple are a beautiful sight, and the fragrance is heavenly. But, did you know, that lovely lavender is also useful in the kitchen sometimes, as well? Lavender is an herb,Read more
These Portabello Mushroom Sliders were a contest entry. To honour Canada’s 150th birthday celebration, Mushrooms Canada held their annual Spotlight Appetizer Contest. And this year they asked for submissions with a Canadian theme. The winning entry was showcased this fall at the Food Bloggers of Canada conference in Ottawa. And the winner received a fullRead more
