Peach Cherry Oat Crumble

At this time of year, I tend to over buy the beautiful fruits that are in season especially because where I live, the season is very short lived.  The peaches here are unbelievable and as the air gets a bit cooler at night, this recipe reminds me of all the sweet smelling desserts that are… Read More

Fig, Caramelized Onion and Scamorza Tart

Is the old saying true, that “Necessity is the mother of invention?” Hmm.  Well in this case I’ve been trying to get rid of all of the food that’s been shoved into my freezer at the same time, using up all the beautiful produce that I see at the grocery store.  I tend to over… Read More

Eggplant and Pepper Salad

It’s been a while since my last post.  I’ve been cooking so much and meaning to share every moment of it…. the truth is, recipe writing takes time. First I check recipes to make sure they are easy to follow and are grammatically correct (I am a teacher after all, and everyone knows how much… Read More

Fluffy pancake recipe

Every Sunday morning my boys ask me to make them the same thing….pancakes. I’ve spent weeks looking for the perfect recipe but it has to be followed exactly to obtain the best results. The trick to this recipe is in the ‘soured’ milk. It makes a nice fluffy batter. Also, make sure you measure baking… Read More

Buddha Bowl (Bar) Party in the House

Who: Foodie friends Friday nights are always such a drag.  I want to celebrate making it through to the end of the week but I’m also too tired to do anything or host anyone, my house isn’t clean, dishes are still in the sink and I have no food in the fridge. Enter my brilliant… Read More

Baked Eggplant Parmigiana Rounds

Making sauce tonight, I needed something to fill me up so that I avoid the pasta bowl in front of me. Eggplants are filling and extremely flavourful. Tomatoes and fresh herbs help bring out the aroma of summer throughout the house. You will need: 2 medium to large eggplants 1 clove chopped garlic 2 cups… Read More

Mini Egg Mini Cheesecakes

Ok, here it is.  So many of you requested this easy dessert when I posted it so I scrambled to get it up in time for you to get all the ingredients. To be honest, it was a last minute idea that I wasn’t going to make until later in the week but my sister… Read More