Roast Beef 101
Roast Beef 101 A roast beef dinner can be so comforting but if you overcook it, it is the biggest disappointment ever. That is why I have for you today Roast Beef 101. My number one tip for you would be to always cook by temperature not by time. Ovens vary so your outcome is…
Crabapple Strawberry Tart
Crabapple Strawberry Tart Do you have a crabapple tree and you just let the little apples fall to the ground or let the wildlife eat them all? I love our crabapple tree and every year make something delicious. This year I was into pies and tarts and made this Crabapple Strawberry Tart which was amazing….
Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Stuffed Baked Potatoes Stuffed Baked Potatoes! Do you use your toaster oven for anything besides toasting and heating pizza (which is the only way to re-heat pizza, BTW)? This is a great appliance that is sometimes overlooked and one that can save you time and money. Toaster ovens are versatile, compact and convenient. I love…
Brewery and the Beast
Brewery and the Beast We have events here in Calgary, lots of them but none as meaty as Brewery and the Beast. What a way to spend an afternoon with family or friends dining big with amazing fare and fantastic brews. Doesn’t get much better than this! This three-city event also hits on Vancouver and…
Cook Once Eat Twice with Chef Jeff Mauro
Cook Once Eat Twice with Chef Jeff Mauro With back to school now almost underway for us we are all thinking about easy dinners and quick lunchbox fixes. Never mind the very important after school snack time. With loads of information we have for you Cook Once Eat Twice with Chef Jeff Mauro. This was…
Pickled Green Beans
Pickled Green Beans We love to can! We do many, many recipes and canning green beans was next on the list. So we came up with these awesome Pickled Green Beans. Do you like them spicy? We like them a little spicy but you can temper the heat to what you enjoy. Just add as…
Pressure Cooker Pot Roast
Pressure Cooker Pot Roast Disclosure: I was compensated for this post. All opinions and experiences are my own. Nothing better than a delicious beef pot roast with all the best vegetables that the whole family can dig into! But to make things easier on the cook I have a recipe for a Pressure Cooker Pot…
Banff Sunday Brunch – Vermillion Room
Banff Sunday Brunch – Vermillion Room Do you love a great brunch? I sure do!! Brunch has evolved over the years to what we see today and I love that. It isn’t trough after trough of unknown foods that you mound on your plate to see how much you can get in you. At least…
Games Adults Play
Games Adults Play Are your kids a bit older now? Want to play some fun games when company comes over? Want to get the night started with some laughs for girls night out? Then Games Adults Play is right for you! Testing out all four of these games had us exploring each other in completely…
Blueberry Rhubarb Jam
Blueberry Rhubarb Jam Do you have a backyard full of rhubarb and never know what to do with it? This year we made delicious Blueberry Rhubarb Jam without any Certo or pectin. This keeps it very simple. Rhubarb thickens gorgeously when cooked so no need to add anything to make it gel. This receipe is…
Quick Pickled Onions
Quick Pickled Onions I love pickling and these Quick Pickled Onions could not be simpler to make. Pickled onions are a quick fix to making sandwiches, burgers, tacos, burritos, salads and more even better! I just can’t get enough of them. We love making canned tomatoes every year and also love trying out new recipes. Quick…
