Ice Cream
Sarah McLachlan is the real deal. Talented, beautiful, and from all accounts kind and unaffected by her fame. This song always makes me smile. Every time I hear her voice, I drift away. It’s ethereal.
Sloppy Joes
My daughter’s had a sleepover last night and I could have ordered a pizza, but that’s not really a budget-friendly thing anymore is it? It’s actually ridiculous what we pay for bad pizza in this country. Anyhoo, I rifled through my recipes and pulled out an old but delicious and affordable option. The kids loved …
Jump Around
This song brings back many, many memories. Fuzzy memories, but memories nonetheless of the “party” years. Now, that I’m older and slightly wiser, I would like to pull buddy aside and smack him upside the head for the whole “smackin’ your hoe” comment. I be smackin’ an Irish-American rapper, jack-ass. Anyway, I use my selective …
Bunny Bait – Make this for Easter
If you’re here, you’re likely looking for something sweet, pastel, and extremely snackable. Thankfully this bunny bait delivers. I’ve been making some version of this mix for years, and it never fails to disappear faster than the chocolate bunnies on Easter morning. This no-bake snack mix hits all the marks: sweet and salty, soft and …
Make Your Own Microwave Popcorn
Make your own microwave popcorn? Absolutely. I complained in this space once about the fact that store bought hot chocolate was a major con. In fact, I posted the recipe so that people could a) see how easy it was to actually make your own b) save you a few dollars and c) keep the …
Pasta with Asparagus & Caramelized Onions
First off, I’d like to start a petition please to classify pancetta as a food group. Line forms behind me. Ok, now that we’ve got that out of the way, you won’t be surprised to hear that there is pancetta in this recipe, along with caramelized onions and asparagus. Cue the singing angels because it’s …
Caramelized Onions
The beauty of caramelized onions is not just in their delicious flavour, but their versatility. They are perfect for French Onion Soup, pastas, pizzas, toppings for burgers, sandwiches and even just a side. Here’s a simple recipe to follow that I’ve been using from Fine Cooking for years now. I try to always keep a …
Top Ten Books for Tween Girls
If you have a girl, it’s not long before your daughter is a little beyond Ramona and Beezus but not quite ready for The Hunger Games or Twilight. It can be a challenging time. Tween girls don’t want to be treated like little kids anymore and are looking for something more adventurous and challenging to …
