Making perfect fall-off-the-bone ribs is actually really easy. It is possible to make them in the smoker, on the bbq or (in this case) in the oven. I love to bake them in the oven because I like that I have complete control over the temperature they cook at and I can count on consistent…
“Everything” Seasoning Blend
I am a HUGE fan of everything bagels. I used to eat one every single day. I wanted to come up with an easy seasoning blend that I could make in bulk and use in a variety of recipes. Think biscuits, avocado toast, baked onto chicken, salmon, baked potatoes etc. You could even turn your…
My Start With Minimalism
I am trying my hand at this whole minimalism thing and I am really liking it. Is anyone else doing minimalism? I have also been really inspired by the “zero waste” households that I keep reading about. It’s amazing how much garbage we actually produce each year. So here are the ways I am working toward…
Roasted Pumpkin
Happy Halloween Everyone!!! Last Halloween I collected all the leftover pumpkins from the neighborhood and tossed them into my garden for compost. I figured “waste not, want not” right?!? A large portion of our garden was brand new and I figured some nice nutrient-rich compost is just what it needed. Also, the chickens really liked…
How To Harvest and Dry Stevia
Hello Everyone! Just this morning I harvested my stevia plants and I have them out to dry so I can process and save it for use in my morning tea and baking. Stevia is very easy to grow, easy to process and is a fantastic natural sweetener. I have been using liquid stevia extract for…
Cornmeal Coated Basa
Hey Everyone! I am just popping in quickly to share this cornmeal coated fish recipe with you 🙂 It is crunchy and flavorful and I knew when I tried it that I had to share it right away. I have been trying to get more seafood into my diet and have been playing with some…
Spring Vegetable & Dill Pasta Salad (gluten free)
I am happy to announce that… BBQ SEASON HAS BEGUN! It’s time to get out of hibernation and bring out some of your best recipes to share with family and friends. I have come up with a super easy pasta salad recipe that is perfect for summer. It is full of fresh ingredients like lemon, dill,…
Almond Flour Pancakes (low carb, keto)
Hello Everyone!!! Spring is here! It was a pretty mild winter here in Niagara but I am so glad for these long, sunny days. Somehow it feels like I have more time in the evening just because the sun set later. Over the last couple of weeks I noticed the frogs waking up and now there…