Eco-friendly, family-friendly food and living
Sweet Pepper Black Bean Salsa is great eaten like a dip with tortilla chips or added to quesadillas, tacos and fajitas. The bright flavours of lime & cilantro give this salsa a delicious lift. Some of the best recipes come with names… This is actually “Astrid’s Black Bean Salsa”, […]
An extra healthy dip that is delicious as a sandwich spread too. One year a very long time ago my family all decided to spend the New Year’s holiday at my brother and sister-in-law’s place near Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine. The plan was to ski for a couple of days […]
Summer Tomato Tart: A cheesy tomato tart with fresh herbs on buttery pastry. A thin layer of Dijon mustard spread under the tomatoes gives it a little bite. I was home on maternity leave the year the Mary Walsh film,Geraldine’s Fortune, was filmed in Saint John. My dad was cast […]
Zucchini crust pizza has great flavour and texture and is a delicious alternative to bread-based pizza crust. It takes just minutes to mix up. The crust can be made ahead and reheated with the toppings.
Creamy, thick and a little tangy, mom’s cooked mayonnaise is a summer treat. When my twin brother and I were three my eldest brother Geoffrey walked us through the woods to a cousin’s house to choose a kitten. We came home with Charlie and he had the temperament of a […]
Welcome to my kitchen where I elevate the everyday with inspiring recipes that are doable for any cook. I share fast and foolproof meal ideas, irresistible comfort food with a twist, a great variety of vegetable dishes, wholesome desserts, and more.
