I felt for one of my son’s ballet teachers after a rough week, so I offered to bring a snack after class. When I asked “salty or sweet?” she answered, “Both.” I didn’t feel like leaving the house on my one day off, so I made do with what I already had in the pantry … Read more

Please excuse the confession up front: if you are a serious wine purist, you might want to look away. This one’s not about tasting notes or terroir. It’s about pure, refreshing summer fun—wine mixed with strawberry lemonade and served in a jar. It’s been a whirlwind few weeks here: kids heading off to camp, preparations … Read more

Slow-Cooker Black-Eyed Pea Dip with Corn and Bacon is a delicious way to celebrate the New Year and is also a favourite for game day. This warm, creamy dip is packed with black-eyed peas, sweet corn, and crispy bacon in a slightly spicy cheese sauce. The Southern tradition of eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s … Read more

It’s Friday the 15th, and that means it’s time for my Friday Fifteen. On my father’s suggestion I’m including sixteen links this week because some weeks an extra one just feels right. I’ve picked favourites from the week—recipes, desserts, drinks, gadgets, books and movies—that I think are worth your attention. See that photo above? That’s … Read more

Visit our Bread Recipes page for more delicious homemade breads! I’m a long-time food obsessive with a particular love for Asian cuisine. As a blogger my goal is to demystify recipes and empower home cooks to create dishes they may have thought too difficult or reserved for restaurants. Today I’m excited to share how simple … Read more

Love this Leftover Thanksgiving Rice Porridge? Check out our other excellent Korean Food Recipes! Here because you have leftover smoked turkey? This is a GREAT recipe for what remains! I love Thanksgiving. I plan for weeks and prepare food for days leading up to the big meal. By the end of the day I’m always … Read more

A comforting, hearty beef stew loaded with mushrooms and crisp bacon is the perfect meal when the days grow cooler and the leaves change color. Walking into a warm house scented with this Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Bacon feels like a small, delicious luxury. Tender chunks of beef mingle with potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, peas, … Read more

This week has flown by almost as quickly as that stack of cookies disappeared. We’re busy getting the house ready for the many family members and friends who will be joining us next week for a Celebration of Life service for my beloved bonus mom, Valerie. For this Friday Fifteen I’ve gathered crowd-friendly recipes, a … Read more

The Crock Pot Mississippi Pot Roast is an incredibly flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth pot roast that’s surprisingly easy to prepare. No browning is required—just add the ingredients to your slow cooker or Dutch oven and let time do the work. Mississippi Roast Crock Pot Slow cookers (or crock pots) can be polarizing, but for recipes like this … Read more