Summer went by too quickly this year but I am still hoping for some hot weather this month. To remind us of those hot summer days I always fall back on shaved ice recipes. Over the summer, I was looking for some different shaved ice recipes and stumbled across this shaved jello recipe. It looked…
Easy Garden Shakshuka
Shakshuka is an easy way to use up any vegetables that you have in your fridge. Shakshuka is traditionally a mixture of tomato, onions and spices with poached eggs. It is also great for people who just had gum surgery or require a soft food diet. Open the can of tomato sauce and place it…
Nasturtium Capers
If you grew nasturtiums in your garden this year, then you probably have some seeds. Instead of tossing them away or saving them for next year, make some capers. It is a great way to store them and adds a nice zesty bite to your dishes. You will need to start collecting them when before…
Blackberry Syrup Shave Ice
This summer we purchased a shave ice machine and then our imagination went wild! Here is a delicious and simple blackberry syrup that can be used for topping your shave ice. Put 3/4 cup water and 1 cup of blackberry into a blender. Blend. Place blended blackberry juice into a saucepan. Add 1 cup of…
Ginger Bug Candy
When you are making homemade ginger beer, you end up with a lot of excess ginger in your ginger beer that usually gets tossed out. Here is a simple thing you can do with all your left over ginger from making ginger beer. It is a simple tasty way to make a sweet snack and…
Pickled Sea Asparagus
Sea asparagus is a succulent that lives in coastal areas in BC. Sometimes it is called samphire, pickleweed, sea beans or crow’s feet. These succulents are pretty tasty and have a briny flavour. They are great as part of a salad or pan fried in butter. If you have too much of it, you can…
Nasturtium Chips
This year I wanted to plant some nasturtiums as a pollinator attracting plant but also as something edible in the garden. All parts of this flower is edible and has a nice peppery taste like arugula . I accidentally planted one too many plants this year so we have an over abundance of these flowers….
Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)
We went to a Brazilian restaurant and they served some over salty pão de queijo or Brazilian cheese bread. That is when I realized that I really wanted to try making them at home because I knew it was easy to make. Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare mini muffin tins…
Mango Tapioca
This is a really nice simple dessert that can be made ahead of time. It is quick and easy and great with fresh mango. If you don’t like mango, you can easily swap it with a fruit of your choice. You will need to prep your tapioca by boiling in them in plenty of water….
Easy Broccoli and Salmon Alfredo Pasta
Some nights you just want an easy dinner that your kid and partner would eat. My criteria is something with protein and veggies. My current go-to is pasta because it is super easy and I know my kid would eat it. You can also find pasta that is loaded with other ingredients like spinach powder…
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