Windowsill Kitchen Garden
Savoring fresh, organic salads and herbs all year round is not only a healthy choice but an eco-friendly one too. Why not take matters into your own hands and create a bountiful salad garden right
Canadian Heritage Recipes
The holidays are a time of inspiration for many of us. The gatherings and sharing of love among friends and neighbours brings out an intense interest and curiosity. The joy and festivities may inspire
Pleasingly Pumpkin
Pumpkin is a wonderfully versatile squash that is practically the essence of autumn. It is one of the oldest known vegetables to be cultivated by humans for nutritional and aesthetic value. Easy to grow,
Eat Better, Save Too
The cost of living seems to increase every year and not just for the small luxuries but for basic necessities, too. When it seems like the all extras have been cut from the budget,
Herb & Fruit Pops
Icy pops and other ice treats are as much a part of summer as bar-b-ques and swimming. These wonderful summer treats can also be nutritious and tasty. Homemade pops allow control of the sugar
Really Wild Salads
There is something inexplicably fun about foraging for wild food. Finding herbs and edible greens in nature and free for the taking seems almost magical in a time when everything is packaged and sold.
Duck Eggs
In most cities, homeowners are allowed to keep ducks and chickens in their backyard. They are a wonderful way to reconnect with our food ecosystem and, when we can influence where our food comes
All About Olive Oil
For centuries, olive oil has been produced by pressing green or ripe olives to extract the delicious and fragrant oils. It has been used since ancient times for cooking, oil lamps, skin treatments, and
Host a Coffee Tasting
Coffee is a taste experience similar to wine appreciation. In fact, many of the techniques are the same and coffee connoisseurs are referred to as sommeliers. Hosting a coffee tasting for friends or co-workers
Picnic Essentials
Did you know that the word picnic is derived from the French word pique-nique, which is used to describe light meals taken outside. It was popularized during the French Revolution when the classes visited