honey walnut prawns
When a girlfriend posted a photo of this on her Facebook and said it was super easy to make, I just had to try it! But then I looked at the recipe for honey walnut prawns and it said to deep fry. I don’t deep fry. I’m a bit intimidated by deep frying and I think … Read More
upside-down apple gingerbread cake
One of the things I love most about fall and winter is the smell of the spices I associate with colder weather… cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg. These are all used in pumpkin pie, gingerbread, chai and eggnog. I recently found this recipe for upside-down apple gingerbread cake and it is incredibly moist and delicious. Served warm … Read More
roasted pumpkin seeds
From past experience, I’ve decided that volunteering for pumpkin patch field trips was not my thing. Both kiddies’ classes went together this year and I… um… passed. There will be other field trips to volunteer for. With both of them going, meant two pumpkins this year. They each drew their Jack O Lantern faces on … Read More
passion or just plain foolishness
Let’s just say that Dude and I have led an eventful life together so far, filled with layoffs, thousands of miles of U-Haul truck moves and drastic career changes. We are definitely wired for change… although, not by choice. Eight years ago, we both took on positions in a Christian non-profit organization where our salaries … Read More
lemon blueberry scones
With the local blueberry season ending, I managed to pick up a 5 pound box at the farmers’ market last week. After freezing about 3 pounds, I’ve been trying to use up the remainder because my freezer can only hold so much. So, if you haven’t noticed, that’s why the last few posts include lots … Read More
peach lemonade
We had such a HOT summer and so far the weather is continuing to be really nice as we enter into fall! Still perfect weather for lemonade. There’s a guy who sells peaches, cherries and nectarines in our neighbourhood over the summer on West 33rd Avenue and Cambie Street. The kids call him the “Peachman”. Oh my … Read More
espresso ice cream
I had a real hankering for espresso ice cream the other night and I also had a container of whipping cream that needed to be used up. I don’t normally like to make ice cream with eggs because it seems more complicated to me. But it wasn’t too hard. I used David Lebovitz’s vanilla ice … Read More
blueberry ice cream
Everyday after school, the ice cream truck is sitting in front of the school. Everyday, the princess asks, “Can I have an ice cream?” Everyday, I say, “No.” Followed by a very sad, “Aw…” I know… it’s sad… and I’m mean… but I can’t bring myself to spend money on who-knows-what’s in those ice cream … Read More