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Est. 2014


Northern Ontario Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins
Two weeks ago, we piled our camping gear into the car and headed up north for another canoeing trip on the Missinaibi River...okay, James...


How to use the "hot water bath" method for canning
It's that time of year again when our gardens and farm stands are overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables, but one can only eat so...


Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
There is nothing like a good salad full of "stuff"...especially if that "stuff" is plucked fresh from your garden and tossed into a...


It's that time of year again!
This is one of my favourite times of the year...the beginning of the harvest and canning season! If there is a bounty of fruits and...


Summer Peach Ice Cream
Although I am not a huge fan of a sticky, hot heat wave, I do love summer for other reasons such as cool, still mornings, hazy summer...


A few more photos from the countryside...
All around the countryside, there is a flurry of activity as farmers are bustling around, bringing in some of their crops...of course...


Winners of the Kitchen Fashion Giveaway!
Lesley D., is the winner of these 2 charming retro aprons...congratulations! Bev. M...is the winner of these lovely handmade...


No Bake Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookie Cake
When it's hot (or cold), I am always a sucker for ice cream...for the sake of my thighs, I really should lay off it but this no bake ice...


Kitchen Fashion AND some Giveaways!
Years ago, you wouldn't find the "woman of the house" caught dead without an apron...or two or three! Aprons weren't just a way of...


Hot Fudge Sauce
During the summer, I seem to gain weight...I can't imagine why since all I want to eat is ice cream! It really doesn't help matters when...
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