Hey Reader, Have you ever walked past bundles of fresh herbs at the store or at farmers market and thought "How can I use them more?" Yeah... I do the same, every summer. Or maybe you are growing herbs on your own? Maybe just few pots on the window or a whole backyard jungle (I am getting close on that one). Either way, it always starts with good intentions... Until suddenly there is too much rosemary, the dill looks floppy, and you have no clue what to do with that thyme anymore. So, here is...
18 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hey Reader, Can I be honest for a second here? There were many days I can remember when I served up a dinner of boxed mac & cheese⦠or just scrambled eggs. Yes, too many times to count. Just a simple 5 minutes meal that got the job done. Why? Because I was exhausted! Even boiling pasta felt like a huge mountain to claim. And if youāve ever stood in front of your fridge after work, thinking āI can't do this tonightā, then you get it. Cooking every day is not always an easy thing. Add in work,...
26 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hey Reader, Have you ever had one of those weeks where your energy just disappears like socks in the laundry? Yeah⦠that is how I felt this week. I donāt know where that low energy came from⦠but I decided to fight back hard. No more dragging through the day like a sleepy sloth - I went straight to the kitchen for a boost. I introduce you to these two lifesavers - I always get to them when I need that extra boost. Recipes are below if you need a little pick-me-up too. Hope you enjoy making...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hey Reader, Can I tell you a story? It starts with a box of store-bought granola⦠and ends with the warmest, coziest smell filling my kitchen, and a batch of crunchy homemade granola thatās exactly how I like it. Once upon a time, I was a serious granola buyer. Iād hunt down fancy brands with cool flavours and funky shapes, thinking, this oneās gonna be the winner. Spoiler alert: it never was. Most of the time, I ended up with a shelf full of half-used bags that were just⦠meh. Too sweet, too...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hey Reader, I feel like everything is waking up. The air smells sweeter, colours getting more vibrant, so beautiful... And Iām feeling that familiar itch to grow something... Which brings me to my big excitement: Iām starting my herb garden! Oh finally spring! Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase by clicking those links - I receive a small commissions at no additional cost to you. From basil, mint, rosemary and sage, all of these folks are getting ready to pop...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hey Reader, Itās no secret that I love food, and I like cooking. But last-minute dinner decisions, on a random Tuesday, when the kids are yelling, the laundryās halfway done⦠and I am just so exhausted? Not exactly my dream cooking scenario. So, I started asking myself - What if dinner could actually feel⦠easy? Nothing gourmet, or perfect. Just simple, delicious, and absolutely doable. Maybe even fun (on a good day). Turns out - itās possible! Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning if...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hey Reader, Ever looked at your Dutch oven after dinner and thoughtā¦Well, thatās it. My Dutch oven is a goner⦠Yup - Iāve been there š© I was making a one-pot meal that I totally forgot about on the stove. And when I finally opened the lid... I saw a thick, black layer of burns⦠I actually held it over the garbage bin for a second thinking, āCan this even be saved?ā It could!And I did š That little moment led me to figure out some super simple ways to clean my Dutch oven without scrubbing like...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hey Reader, Ever baked a cake without flour? I have ā And let me tell you, it was NOT one of those no-bake cakes. It was supposed to be baked. Like, real baked. It was more like: āWhy does my kitchen smell like caramel soup?ā Letās just say... it was neither edible nor cute. The worst part was that I was actually following a recipe, just not ... properly. I didnāt have anything written down. I figured I could wing it. (Spoiler alert: I could not.) No amount of frosting could fix that mess. Oh...
2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hey Reader, As Easter is just around the corner, I am popping into your inbox with a super quick and helpful roundup of my easy, tasty, and totally delightful Easter recipes. Make sure you: āļø Check them all out āļø Pick your favourites āļø And hop into the kitchen to cook them up for your dear family and friends. Canāt wait to hear which ones you loved the most - donāt be shy, hit reply and tell me all about it! Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase by clicking...
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read