creamy tomato and tuna egg noodles

creamy tomato and tuna egg noodles

No Comments

I wasn’t planning to post this recipe as the colour of the sauce was so orange; it just didn’t look all that attractive. And I wasn’t sure how it would taste. But then we all thought it was incredibly yummy and so I’m sharing it now. I didn’t have much time to cook last night … Read More

french onion soup

french onion soup

2 Comments

Now that the weather is getting colder and more wet, I crave comfort foods like soups, stews, chowders, big bowls of Asian soup noodles… One of my favourites is French onion soup. If it’s on the menu, I will more than likely order it, as I am always on the search for the best French onion … Read More

eggnog latte

eggnog latte

No Comments

Made my first eggnog latte this season! Eggnog was on sale at Safeway this past weekend so, I caved. I convinced myself that it’s better than paying $4 for one latte at Starbucks. This way, I can have four for about the same cost when you factor in my double shot espresso. I’m not a … Read More

paella

paella

No Comments

I had nothing in the fridge to cook. Remember, I don’t normally freeze meat but I looked in the freezer and noticed I had some chicken thighs in there. I must have thrown them into the freezer at some point, so not to spoil them too soon. I’ll just let them freezer burn and then … Read More

honey walnut prawns

honey walnut prawns

3 Comments

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

upside-down apple gingerbread cake

2 Comments

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

roasted pumpkin seeds

No Comments

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

passion or just plain foolishness

17 Comments

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

lemon blueberry scones

3 Comments

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