Category Archives: Recipes

My DH has been shopping the local farmers’ market on Fridays.  For the past two weeks he has bought six ears of delicious peaches and cream corn.  Despite our best efforts we can only eat two cobs each.   The left … Continue reading →

We have decided to postpone building our retirement home until the spring.  The selling of the house and the move was just too exhausting.  Also we have been waffling back and forth as to what style log home we wish … Continue reading →

It is a balmy 33 degrees in the shade.  There’s a weather advisory not to go out unless you have to.  If you absolutely have to cook today consider the barbecue.  A few years back my parents renovated their kitchen, … Continue reading →

Here a perfect recipe for that Canada Day potluck barbecue! 1 cup cooked rice 1 14 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 14 oz can corn, drained (or a … Continue reading →

When I was a child, dessert was a thing of Sunday dinner.   My grandmother made the best apple pie in the world, second only to my Mom’s lemon meringue pie.   Chocolate cake with boiled icing or Washington pie were also … Continue reading →

Some things I just don’t understand.  Like how did I gain 1.5  pounds this week.   Look at this dessert, which I prepared for the Easter potluck.How could it make me gain weight?  It was basically eggs, sugar, fresh strawberries and … Continue reading →

Even though  I haven`t been posting recipes lately, doesn`t mean we haven`t been eating well.  Chicken is on the menu most nights as we do not eat red meat. I am always looking for new and differnt ways to serve … Continue reading →