The holidays can be a really busy time of year. Between the extra visiting with friends and family, there’s still work, family outings and probably a few trips to the…
Are you looking for a tasty gluten-free option that pairs well with meat? Take your lead from Italian cooking and try incorporating polenta into your meals. What exactly is polenta?…
Oh the potluck party! The holiday season continues among us and you still may need to conjure up a dish for a party. When asked to bring an appetizer, soup,…
I’ve been entertaining with finger food since I graduated from University and moved away from home. My mother was well known for her dinner parties and her expertise delighting her…
At Valensbrae Farm, we eat a lot of lamb. And each family member has their own favourite way of preparing a particular lamb cut right down to how it’s cooked…
I was reminded this past weekend of a yummy butternut squash soup recipe I made last year at a family dinner on Thanksgiving at my step-daughter’s home. I love to…
LET’S BAKE! WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THOSE PUMPKINS by Marjorie Clark In my father’s garden in Morriston, we once grew a giant variety of pumpkins, which produced fruit that…
I have a funny feeling this recipe has gone around the world a couple of times. And not viral on social media, but simply by word of mouth. Now why…
This spring I couldn’t resist buying four jalapeño pepper plants for a dollar each. The tomatoes and garlic had already filled my garden so it meant these would have to…
I drove down the long driveway, peering to see the barn. I wasn’t sure exactly where I was going but expected that would be the place I would find my…