Eco-friendly, family-friendly food and living
Classic gingerbread is cold weather comfort food. This is the gingerbread recipe that I grew up with. We often ate it on Sunday nights with butterscotch sauce drizzled over or a little whipped cream on the side. It’s what began my love affair with gingerbread and to this day I […]
Minestrone soup is great way to use up extra vegetables. My mom has a way with soup. She finds the greatest recipes and throughout the fall and winter she usually has a pot simmering on the stove. Delicious and hearty, it always hits the spot. She still cooks for a […]
Herb marinated chicken skewers are a great dish to serve when you’re entertaining because they’re easy to prepare, taste great and look lovely on a plate. My family’s recipe for this marinated chicken skewers came out of a Better Homes and Gardens magazine in the early 1980’s. It […]
Made with just a handful of ingredients this penne pasta recipe is ready in minutes. The appeal of the recipe is as much the speed to prepare as it is the flavour. It’s made with just a few simple ingredients that you can throw together in a flash. Add […]
Spicy Cajun shrimp is quick and easy. Made with store bought Cajun spice but recipe also includes a homemade Cajun spice blend. Doubles well.
I’m Bridget, a busy mom who is trying to raise my kids to be adventurous eaters who appreciate good food.
