Eco-friendly, family-friendly food and living
This satisfying salad pairs well with greens. Add a bit of feta if you want to make it more substantial. 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” dice (about 6 cups) 1-2 T olive oil A few sprigs of fresh thyme or oregano Sea salt & pepper ½ […]
All of my favourite salad dressings, fit for greens and grains… Bridget’s House dressing 1 2/3 cups of olive oil or grape seed oil4 T vinegar (cider, sherry, white or red wine vinegar)3 T honey or maple syrup1 t sea saltFreshly ground pepper. I put everything into a mason jar, […]
This easy to make juice is a nice alternative to fruit juice. Mix it half-and-half with carbonated water, add a sprig of mint and relax in the sun. In a medium sauce pan bring to a boil: 3 ½ cups water 1/3 cup sugar Add 2 ½ cups rhubarb and […]
I’m not much for potatoes, unless they’re the tiny, soft-skinned spring potatoes. They’re so creamy and sweet. You don’t want to smother that taste and texture. My favourite way to serve them…boiled then tossed with a bit of butter, salt & pepper and sprinkled with fresh chives from the […]
Once the weather turns fine I stop craving soups, stews and other warming comfort food. Instead my palate is in search of food that hints at summer. That’s what inspired the dishs below: Roasted vegetable salad with feta and olives. Roasted vegetable salad with feta and olives One large well-scrubbed pepper, […]
I’m Bridget, a busy mom who is trying to raise my kids to be adventurous eaters who appreciate good food.
