This past weekend I was fortunate to be able to fly out to Nova Scotia to surprise my dad for Father’s Day. My mom did an awesome job at keeping it secret and the surprise was a success. I had some amazing meals while I was there and was inspired to get back in the…
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…
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,…
Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce
I popped in quickly with this post today to hook you up with an easy recipe for spring rolls with peanut sauce that is gluten free and fodmap friendly. I know I haven’t been here much lately and the truth is because I’ve been having some pretty rough stomach issues and couldn’t bring myself to…
Skinny Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes are my favorite and I swear I could eat them every single day. They had a bad rep for a while but I think we can all agree that is over now. Potatoes aren’t the issue… its when we deep fry them or cover them in butter and cheese that they become a high…
Oil and Vinegar Slaw
In a mission to be less of a slacker I have stepped up my meal planning game for 2016. I have some meals coming up this week that are going to be ah-making. Grilled smoked pork chops, and slow cooked pork ribs are both on the menu this week and I can’t think of a…
Dirty Fried Rice
This is not a recipe but more of a concept. Dirty fried rice is a perfect way to use up leftover cooked rice along with almost anything else leftover in your fridge. The idea is simple. 1) Saute any “hard” uncooked vegetables Onions, celery, carrots, sweet potatoes, parsnips etc. This is a great time to…
Baked Brie with Pear and Walnuts
This past weekend was awesome. Jonny and I went into Toronto to see a show which was awesome and hilarious. After the show we were able to meet up with a couple of friends who we haven’t seen in too long. There is something awesome about friends you can see after years apart and carry…