I purchased some delicious Zara’s fresh ravioloni from Bosa Foods and wasn’t sure what kind of sauce to make. Low and behold there was a my “emergency” crab meat from Costco and a container of mascarpone. So this is what happened… Crab and Mascarpone Pasta Sauce Ingredients 1T extra virgin olive oil 1T butter 1/2 … Read More
We had such a great time decorating gingerbread cookies last weekend for Hampers of Hope, a Christmas project organized by Dunbar Heights Baptist Church. These hampers go toward helping families who are staying at Monarch Place, a shelter and transition home for women and children escaping abusive homes. It was a great opportunity to teach … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
