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...]
Lobster Mac and Cheese #GayLeaFoods
Everyone who has shared a meal with us or who has seen Little One eat is always surprised at what our five year old child eats! It's really quite funny to hear her requests. Lobster Mac and Cheese, Tortang Talong, Poke, Smoked Salmon, Pad Thai, sushi, Confit de Canard, Coq au vin...all among her favourites! Recently, she asked for Lobster Mac and Cheese again. Luckily, I … [Read more...]
Blueberry Lemon Sour Cream Cake
With copious amounts of blueberries on hand, I was thinking of what to do with all of them. We've been eating them as is and adding them to our yogurt and oatmeal. Since Hubby had mentioned that I don't bake as much as I did when we were dating, I thought a treat was in order. Plus, we were having friends over for dinner and a little treat to end the meal seemed … [Read more...]
Blueberry Lemon Tapioca #GayLeaFoods
I am not going to lie. I did not come up with this recipe. This was the brain child of my five year old daughter. Yes, Little One decided it would be a great treat to make because A) "Blueberries and lemon go well together because they're best friends" (according to five year old!), B) Little One loves tapioca pudding because it's not too sweet, and C) She likes whipped cream … [Read more...]
3 Easy Patio Dining Recipes #GayLeaFoods
Hooray! It's June and we've been taking advantage of the fabulous weather! Nothing cheers me up like sunny days, blue skies, patio dining and entertaining loved ones on our farm. Hubby manning the grill, Little One happily bouncing on her trampoline...absolute perfection. June and the end of the school year signals lots of family time! I get really excited about spending … [Read more...]
Refreshing Summer Salad: Pineapple-Green Grape Cottage Cheese Salad
With the weather finally feeling like Summer is just around the corner, it's time for some lighter meals. Thankfully, my family is a salad family. Yes, even my husband and 5 year old daughter love their salads! Spinach salad, mixed greens, kale...they love it all. I try to change things up often for variety. One of our favourite salads is a simple and easy fruit … [Read more...]
Easter Bunny Buns! Plus, WIN 1 year’s supply of #GayLeaFoods butter or a Waring Pro Double Belgian-Waffle Maker!
I was thinking of something fun to make for Little One this Easter, but I wanted to steer away from the tempting, colourful, pretty, cakes and cupcakes I've been known to make for the holidays and special occasions. I'm addicted to Pinterest and while perusing cute Easter ideas, I found a few "Bunny buns" recipes online. Not actual bunny buns, but dinner rolls shaped like … [Read more...]
What Makes Us Proud #GayLeaFoods #MadeFrom
As a farming family, what makes us proud is hard work, dedication, and the ability to rise above adverse situations. Believe me, there have been many times I've entertained the thought of throwing in the towel. Farming is not easy. It's in my husband's blood though, and no matter how challenging and demanding farm life can be, my husband always demonstrates his … [Read more...]
The Beef Farmer’s Borscht
There once lived a humble beef farmer whose family lived a simple life. They were frugal, but happy and no matter how challenging things got on the farm, they always had a roof over their heads, food in their bellies and love in their hearts. The beef farmer's wife and child loved their soups and veggies, but the beef farmer was a meat and potatoes man. What better marriage … [Read more...]
3 Valentine Sweets for your Sweethearts #GayLeaFoods
My husband has a sweet tooth. He grew up with homemade desserts at the end of every meal. Scrumptious pies and cakes, cookies, puddings, crumbles -- You name it and my mother-in-law made it from scratch! Truth be told, I won my husband over with my decadent cheesecakes and baked goods, but I'm not a fan of overly sweet sweets! This said, I do bake and make sweets on … [Read more...]
Spinach, Maple Bacon & Cottage Cheese Quiche & GIVEAWAY! #GayLeaFoods
It's a blustery Winter day and buses on the south end of the Island weren't running. With Little One home today, we decided to make (upon her request) a quiche! Usually I have Little One as my sous chef, but today she wanted to call the shots and have me as the sous chef! I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse that my five year old loves cooking shows and is addicted to … [Read more...]
TRIPLE Chocolate Sour Cream Cookies! #GayLeaFoods
Every year, my friends and I get together to bake Christmas cookies with all of our kids! This year, we were all so busy, that we only made it a morning event instead of the usual all day event that we do. We normally have cookie decorating, making our own homemade Christmas ornaments, and an Olde Fashioned Christmas Gift Exchange (we have to MAKE the gifts)! Instead, I had … [Read more...]
Creating Memories with Shortbread Cookies! {Plus a KitchenAid Classic Series Stand Mixer GIVEAWAY} #GayLeaFoods
I remember as a little girl, my Mom was my hero. She's still my hero, though our relationship has gone through many changes over the course of both our lives. My Mom was the 'young' mom, the beautiful mom...the mom my friends all wanted to 'adopt'. In my eyes, my mom was flawless. Everything she cooked was amazing. She could iron clothes like nobody's business! She even … [Read more...]