Recently we went on a bit of road trip, starting out by heading to the Canmore / Cochrane area and then heading down to Fernie and Nelson. Our last stop, while covering some 3,000 kms, before heading home was to …
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Zucchini – again!
It seems to be that time of year again! So many people I know are offering up their excess zucchini's as they have too many and don't know what to do with them! So when my neighbour put out a …

Banana Bread – another variation, with cream cheese frosting!
I'd seen this recipe months ago while, undoubtedly, searching for something entirely different on Pinterest. However, it caught my eye and was one of those cakes I could imagine baking up for team-mates at work or for a large get-together …
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Just a couple of cupcakes!
Monday 25th February was National Cupcake Day. Well, it was for SPCAs and Humane Societies across Canada, who encourage the baking and selling of cupcakes as a way to raise money. As Qanik was fortunate to have one of his …

Baking… it’s not just for people!
Well, of course, it's only people that can do the baking, but everyone can benefit from the outcomes. Like my puppy, who just turned one! What says love and happy birthday more than some home-baked cookies. Nothing, that's what! I …

It’s never too early…
In fact, to my mind, I am actually late! For what, you ask. Christmas, I say. More specifically Christmas Cake, the traditional fruit, soaked in alcohol, version. In years past I have made my cake at the end of September …

A zucchini recipe to be thankful for
I know, I know! I've already written about zucchini, surely there must be some other ingredient I can use? Yes there is, but there was still some sitting in my fridge to be used up and Thanksgiving is just round …

Zucchini – two ways
I recently bumped into a friend who has a veggie patch and she asked if I had any recipes for zucchinis as she had lots growing. She also wanted to know what it was with Pemberton that zucchinis grew so …

Save Your Fork
My need to forage continues. This week’s victim: Saskatoon berries. Just try walking past the currently loaded bushes of perfectly plump, deep purple berries – I dare you. Even Shadow comes to a complete skid stop to forage on the …