Christmas is the one time of the year when my whole family is able to get together. Now that my brothers and I are grown up and have families of our own, our it's often a challenge getting our schedules to sync. This said, we always make sure to coordinate our vacation time for Christmas. It's extremely important for us to celebrate together. When I think of all the food … [Read more...]
Soupe aux Petits Pois
My six year old is an unusual child. She has a refined palate for someone so young. She's not shy to tell me whether she thinks a dish needs more seasoning or whether it needs more acidity. How she knows this, I have no clue! She certainly loves flavours from all over the globe and asks me to make dishes from the Philippines, Korea, Thailand, Japan, the Caribbean, … [Read more...]
How to Save Time & Make those Hard-Earned Dollars Stretch #testdrivemoms
Living on a working beef farm, we really need to make our dollars stretch. The work is aplenty, but the monetary return not as much compared to the work that is entailed. Hubby reminds me that we are rich in many ways. We have a full life and are not in need of anything. Recognizing the difference between needs and wants is important. In order to ensure that I make our … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons I Love My Frigidaire® Classic Slate Freezer #testdrivemoms
Oh, it's impossible to love a kitchen appliance, you say? Oh, no. I beg to differ. I love my Frigidaire Classic Slate Freezer. As a farming family, we grow our food in the Spring and Summer and harvest, preserve, and freeze for Winter months. We actually have a few freezers. One for produce (fruit and veg), one for meat (we own and operate a beef farm), and one for … [Read more...]
Comfort Food & Cooking with Cheese!
It's Winter. The cold temperature makes one want to hibernate...or have some good 'ol comfort food. What's more comforting on a cold day than your favourite meal? Let me guess. Does your favourite comfort food include cheese? If there's one truth in this world, it's that everything tastes better with cheese. For many of us, comfort food is not complete without some … [Read more...]
Harvest Vegetable, Beef and Rice Soup
We had a great harvest season and have a few remaining squash, beets, and carrots from the garden. With the weather and temperature making it feel a lot like Winter already, it's time for Harvest Vegetable, Beef and Rice Soup! Thank goodness we're a soup-loving family! I've included two versions: One to make in your dutch oven or heavy pot and one that can be made in … [Read more...]
A Bit of Whimsy with Dylan Kendall
Down the Rabbit Hole, a Mad Tea Party, the Queen's Croquet Ground and all things full of whimsy and wonderment remind me of my childhood. Alice in Wonderland is a story that stuck with me my entire life. So full of adventure and wonder, I remember also feeling very confused and a bit troubled by Lewis Carroll's fantasy story as a child. I loved the story, but there was a … [Read more...]
Win a $10,000 Kitchen Makeover #FinishYourKitchen
Everyone knows that the kitchen is the hub of the home. It's the heart of your house -- a place where meals are made and memories are shared. How many times have you thrown a party and instead of hanging out in your spacious living room, guests find their way to the kitchen? Parties always end up in the kitchen. For me, the kitchen is the most important room in the house, … [Read more...]
Servin’ Up Dinner with Chef Little One #CavendishFromTheFarm
Like for all busy families, mealtimes for us are often rushed. Who has time to slave over the stove for hours when you have work, family, activities, and everything in between? Having said this, of course we all want to feed our families good food. Healthy food. Food that tastes amazing. Right? I'm one of those people who loves cooking. I love creating delectable dishes for … [Read more...]
#LoveCDNBeef Cutco Steak Knife Set Giveaway
Many of you know a few things about me:I'm a Mom to a very sweet little girl who is starting JK on WednesdayI LOVE hosting dinner partiesI LOVE cooking and bakingI LOVE talking food and all things Food Network Canada relatedI'm a huge President's Choice fanI'm addicted to Recipe to Riches (Dana McCauley fan here!)I'm married to a beef farmerI LOVE chatting all things Canadian … [Read more...]