This year, when making your Halloween Jack o’ lanterns, save the seeds and make easy sweet cinnamon pumpkin seeds! In this article, I’ll explain how you can separate the seeds from the goo and make a sweet snack. That’s right, you might have to get your hands a little gooey! Did you know that pumpkin…
Pumpkin is one of the top ingredients to have in the fall and especially for Halloween treats and of course the ever-loved Pumpkin Spiced Latte. But did you know, not only is it delicious and seasonal, but it is also low-fat and provides many great health benefits? When I found out that pumpkin can help…
This versatile and forgiving soup is a great way to use up the abundant summer and fall produce on hand this time of year. You can add whatever herbs and vegetables you have available to create your own unique combinations – just be sure to allow enough time for whatever you add to fully cook…
There is nothing quite like homemade peach ice cream or peach cobbler. Am I right? However, did you know there’s more to peaches than meets the eye? Not only do peaches make wonderful desserts, you can also use them for savory dishes as well. While it is best to get them when they are in…
Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 35-40 minutesServes: 4 This baked sweet potato frittata recipe can also be prepared from start to finish in a large, well-seasoned cast iron skillet. However, an enameled cast iron baking dish, such as the Le Creuset® version shown here, makes for a nice presentation for a traditional Sunday brunch. This…
Strawberries and bananas together are such a classic combo, don’t you think? As we are heading into strawberry season, I have to share this yummy and healthy strawberry banana granola parfait recipe which is a great spring or summer breakfast treat, healthy dessert, or a treat to add to a special brunch! Prep time: 10…
This chilled pasta salad is a great way to keep cool on a hot day. For best results, make this pasta salad with fresh tomatoes from your garden or the farmers market. This delicious side dish tastes even better after the flavours have a chance to mingle, so make it a day or two in…
It’s July! And July means cherries! I have to say that I have struggled in the past to figure out what to do to preserve and use cherries in different ways rather than the usual cherry pie and just eating them fresh. This tasty concoction comes together quickly and can be used in so many…
It’s hard to beat the classic Caprese salad flavor combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. However, this version adds another dimension by adding a rich and syrupy balsamic glaze instead of straight vinegar to top it off. This, combined with a really good quality extra virgin olive oil, is all you need to make…
Growing your own pumpkins is really good fun. Watching the vines grow, flowers blossom and tiny little pumpkins form is really exciting. They require between 6 to 8 hours of sunlight a day, rich soil improved with compost and lots of space or something to climb on. They are extremely easy to grow and can…