Category Archives: in the kitchen

recipes, meal planning, and anything related to this hub of the home.

vintage tea pot, and how i make my perfect pot of tea…

something a little different today… click here to be whisked away to my girl thursday, where i’m so happy to have written about one of my favourite things… then join me here tomorrow where i’ll let you know what i … Continue reading

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i love how inspiration spreads…

remember my lemon poppy loaf recipe?  barefootheart wrote a lovely post about her version today.  it made me smile to read it, because her blog, willow house chronicles, is one of my favourites.  it’s one of those quiet places i … Continue reading

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recipe: easy strawberry and rhubarb freezer jam, with a side of ‘O Canada!’

the idea of making jams and preserves used to scare me. but i started with easy recipes and techniques borrowed from friends and family, and worked my way up. this freezer jam is about as simple as it gets… ingredients: … Continue reading

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woah oregano! or, 16 things to do with too many herbs

so i have a lot of herbs from my garden right now. and it got me wondering what i could do with it all… 1. wash and tie them up in bunches, hang to dry. 2. share them with neighbours … Continue reading

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recipe: whole wheat pancakes that actually taste good.

this is the recipe i use to make pancakes for the family.  it’s a large batch, enough to feed 4 or 5 people. leftovers are put in the freezer, and reheated by popping them into the toaster. but first, the … Continue reading

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