I can feel it. The air is getting cooler. The days are getting shorter. Fall is absolutely, 100%, undeniably here. That's not a bad thing though! To be honest, I'm excited! I love Fall. I love the changing of the seasons. I love the beautiful Fall colours, wearing warm, fuzzy sweaters, and most of all, I love the Fall harvest! One word: PUMPKIN! I'm a fan of … [Read more...]
Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake
We grow a lot of fruits and veggies on our farm. I usually plant enough to sustain our family through the Summer, Fall and Winter months. This year, I didn't freeze as much as I wanted to, because life just got really crazy busy. I was looking at the fruits and vegetables I have in my freezer and we're already down to our last bag of rhubarb and our last four bags of … [Read more...]
26 Fun Easter Treats!
The weather is warming up, the sun is shining, and the birds are chirping! It's definitely starting to feel like Spring! When I think Spring, I think of grass peeking through the snow and flowers blooming. I also think about Easter dinner with family and all the dishes to make! We love sharing a meal with loved ones. Here is a collection of great Easter treats to make … [Read more...]
Mairlyn Smith’s Breakfast Grab-and-Gos
As busy working moms, I'm sure many of you are like me in that you ensure your family is fed before rushing out the door in the morning, but forget to feed yourself! I'm really bad for this. Oftentimes I even forget that I've made myself a tea and have to re-warm it three or four times before I actually get a moment to sit down and drink it! Does this sound like you? We … [Read more...]
Ultimate Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Like all moms, I like to make sure my family eats healthy, wholesome, nourishing food. I also like to bake. My husband, being a busy and hardworking farmer, loves his baked goods. He grew up eating bread at every meal and had baked treats for dessert with lunch and supper. Me coming from an Asian background, bread and baked treats weren't common at our meals. I do … [Read more...]
10 of the Most Delectable Valentine’s Treats
It's February! That means Valentine's day is just around the corner! Chocolate, flowers, puffy hearts, candies, and all things pink and red! It's hard not to get excited about the day of love! Yes, every day is a special day, and love shouldn't be declared on just one day out of the year. However, we just can't help but get excited about Valentine's Day over here! There … [Read more...]
Savouring Moments {Plus a Giveaway} #TeaLCMoments
The morning rush, getting everyone fed, ready, washed up, dressed up, out the door, ensuring that nothing has been left behind, mittens or socks aren't lost, homework has been done, checked, back in school bag -- it can be a bit of a circus act, am I right? Oh, and that's all before your work day actually begins! Then there's starting your work day. As busy moms (and … [Read more...]
Braided Puff Pastry with Brie
I was actually going to title this post "Puff Pastry plus Brie equals LOVE!" I often joke that I love Brie (the cheese) so much that if I have another daughter, I will name her Brie. I don't think Hubby and Little One are on board with that choice for a girl's name, but they also love Brie (the cheese)! Little One, at six years old, has been demonstrating her skills in … [Read more...]
DIY Gifts for the Holidays
Homemade gifts: Thoughtful or Tacky? I personally LOVE homemade gifts. I love giving and receiving them. My husband and I have come to a point in our lives where we have pretty much all we need. I do not need anything else to add to our house that can collect dust or just serve as an ornamental piece. Okay, maybe a completely finished basement with an extra bathroom … [Read more...]
Sharing #WellWishes during the Holidays
Baking at Christmastime has always been a tradition for us since Little One was a toddler. Time spent in the kitchen, learning how to cook is priceless. This is the stuff childhood memories are made of. Little One shares #wellwishes by baking for others (like people in our community, our Canada Post, Purolator and Muskoka Delivery people). Another thing that has become a … [Read more...]
Remembrance Day Cookies
Remembrance Day will always be an important day to me. Remembrance Day has always been about honouring those who have served our country and who have protected our freedom. We remember the sacrifices of the men and women who helped shape our country as we know it today. We also remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice -- it's not just about the ones who have died, but … [Read more...]
Dessert Mash-Ups: Two Desserts in One!
Many of you may recall my new obsession with the "piecaken". My friend, Ultimately Chocolate (also creator of the Piecaken blog) introduced me to the world of meshing two desserts into one with the piecaken! It's a pie baked into a cake! Baking a treat into another treat? What a novel idea! Interestingly enough, I was recently sent a copy of Dorothy Kern's Dessert Mash-Ups, … [Read more...]
#WordlessWednesday: Blueberry Lemon Piecaken!
It's been ages since I last posted a Wordless Wednesday photo. I was going through my 2279 photos on my BlackBerry Z30 and thought I should delete a few. I came across some photos of the birthday cake I baked for my friend, GadgetGirl the other month. It's a Blueberry Lemon Piecaken! Not sure what a piecaken is? Check it out on my Piecaken Fest post. My friend, … [Read more...]
What are you Thankful for? #ThankFALL
Cool, crisp air, swirling leaves of reds and golds, and warm, fuzzy sweaters all remind me of Fall. Fall reminds me of Thanksgiving, and Thanksgiving reminds me of family. The house bursting with warmth and love, the holidays are what I love the most. I know some people stress out about hosting Thanksgiving dinner, but I actually love it. It makes me happy to cook a turkey … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chess Pie Recipe #GayLeaFoods
We're almost into October and all I can think of is Thanksgiving! Fall colours, cool wind, crisp air, and the warmth of Thanksgiving in the form of family and friends gathered at the dinner table to share thanks for the bountiful harvest. For Hubby, that also means celebrating with some Chocolate Chess Pie! Just thinking of Thanksgiving dinner makes me hungry! All of my … [Read more...]