It's rhubarb season and this time of year always has me scrambling to come up with different ways to use up all the rhubarb that grows in my garden. Over the years I have compiled many different rhubarb recipes. I'll...
Rhubarb is a very easy vegetable to grow (yes vegetable). As long as you plant it in a spot with the right conditions and follow a few care guidelines it will thrive. In fact, in my experience, once it's established...
When I think of eggplant I usually think of the oh-so-cheesy and comforting eggplant parmesan but this version is a refreshing and lighter take on the old standard. I like to serve it as an appetizer but this eggplant recipe...
This mango salsa is probably my most requested recipe ever. Whenever I serve it I get asked if I'll share it and I'm always happy to! I've shared the recipe more times than I can count. It's my go-to summer...
Years ago my family had a cottage on a large lake in southern Ontario. I fondly remember taking leisurely boat cruises around the lake on warm summer days and admiring all the beautiful cottages. My favorites were the ones with...
This spinach salad has always been one of my favorite summer meals. It's light, fresh, and full of healthy vitamins and nutrients. And it doesn't hurt that it's quick and simple to make. Who wants to be slaving over a...
My glazed lemon biscotti are a delightful twist on the classic Italian treat. These twice-baked cookies boast a perfect balance of zesty lemon flavor and a sweet, glossy glaze that adds an irresistible touch. Each crunchy bite is a symphony...
This week I'm swooning big time over interior stone walls! They have so much character and really warm-up a space. Check out these rooms I'm loving right now. I really love how Norris Architecture used stone walls in this barn-style...
Enjoy the irresistible taste of homemade goodness with my 35-minute banana muffins. This quick and easy recipe effortlessly transforms ripe bananas into golden-brown delights that are moist, fluffy, and brimming with natural sweetness. These banana muffins are extremely easy to...
Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a cozy dinner with loved ones, this creamy spinach and pecorino risotto is both quick and flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes. This vibrant dish combines creamy Arborio rice with sautéed spinach,...
Lately, I've had a real obsession with black metal doors and windows and I can't stop my almost constant search of Google Images for new inspirations. They have such an elegance about them and make a real statement. These black...
If you love lemony cakes and cookies you're going to love this glazed lemon loaf. It's a delicious cross between a cake and a very moist sweet bread. The glaze is very tangy and is sure to lighten the mood...
How are you all doing during this surreal, stressful time? As we come to the end of week 2 of quarantine here in Canada I'm really starting to feel the isolation. Normally I'm quite comfortable with spending time alone but...
Chili con carne has always been a favorite in our house. But growing up my mother always used a store-bought seasoning mix when making chili. And I'll admit that in the first few years of living on my own, I...
When the weather starts to turn colder I just love to make a big pot of chili to have on hand for meals. While I used to use store-bought seasoning packages, a few years ago I started making my own...
I had my first taste of ricotta cheesecake on my very first visit to Italy at the age of 16 and I've been hooked ever since. Despite the creamy ricotta cheese, this cake is not quite a cheesecake but not...
Last fall we planted about 60 garlic bulbs and it was a delight to see those little green plants sticking up out of the ground when we first visited the garden this spring. If you've ever wondered how to grow...
I don't know about where you live but here in the North East summer sure took its time getting here. However, it's now making up for it with a slew of 30 degrees Celsius (86F) days. And when the temperature...
This bruschetta recipe is really just an upscale version of avocado toast and honestly, it's so simple I had doubts about whether I should even post it. I mean who hasn't made avocado toast? That being said, most of us...
Ah, la Serenissima! I've visited Venice more than a few times now and can honestly say it's one of my favorite destinations in Italy. That being said, getting to it is not straightforward. The city of Venice is an island...
I first had these Japanese pancakes at a little restaurant in the beach area not too far from my house and it was love at first bite! They were so light and fluffy that I couldn't resist. Back home I...
A while back I posted about how I'm trying to make some positive changes in my life this year. Today I thought I'd share some more tips that I'm finding useful for helping me achieve my goals and that will...
This Maple Cranberry Chicken recipe is truly one of my favorite go-to chicken recipes when I'm short on time. Taking only 30 minutes from start to finish, it's a recipe that I can pull together quickly with ingredients I usually...
Whether our kitchens are small or large, the one thing everyone wants is extra storage space. I mean can you ever have too much storage space in a kitchen? Here are some great storage solutions for small kitchens and how...
Anyone who knows me knows that I consider avocados and mangoes two of the world's most perfect foods. They're perfect because you don't need to add anything to them or do anything fancy to them to make them taste great....
Beginning in San Lorenzo al Mare and ending in Ospedaletti, the pista ciclabile (bike path) is an easy and scenic, traffic-free 24 km cycle path running along the Italian Riviera in western Liguria just north of Genoa, Italy. While in the...
Hi everyone! I'm super pleased to announce that today's delicious recipe comes to you from the delightful Chahinez of the blog Lifestyle Of A Foodie. If you aren't familiar with her yet I highly encourage you to hop on over...
I don't know about you but the beginning of spring is more like the beginning of a new year for me than well... the new year! It's when everything comes alive again and the cold, gray, dreary winter starts to...
This classic bolognese recipe served with pappardelle has to be one of my all-time favorite pasta recipes. I love any kind of pasta dish but pasta with a meat ragu will always be my first choice. I've tried many Bolognese...
I have a confession. I've become addicted to ... ahem, I mean fond of the Italian custom of l'aperitivo (the aperitif). It's a magical time of day. A time I look forward to all day long. Even just thinking about...
A Rouladen is a traditional German recipe that calls for some kind of meat (usually beef) to be filled with other ingredients and rolled up and braised until it's fork tender. The most common fillings are mustard, onions, and bacon...
Have you done an inventory of what's in your fridge lately? Are there foods that are past their prime? How much of what you buy each week gets thrown in the garbage because it doesn't get used? Studies have shown...
Literally meaning, cooked cream, Panna Cotta is an Italian dessert made with sweetened cream and gelatin. Often cited as a traditional dessert of the Piedmont area, Panna Cotta became popular in North America in the 1990s. Similar to custard but...
Do have a small bathroom? Do you struggle with trying to keep it tidy and organized due to a lack of storage space? In my last house, my bathroom was about 40 sq ft so to say it was "tight"...
Fondly referred to as Nice La Belle (Nice the beautiful), Nice, is one of the most visited cities in France. Located in the French Riviera (or Cote d'Azur) on the southeast coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, the city...
I'm not sure what the weather is like where you are but here it's darn right frigid today. Minus 21 degrees Celcius or -33 with the wind chill to be exact! I am so not a cold-weather person so on...
The holidays can be busy, indulgent times full of parties, and tempting foods but people that prioritize their health and fitness know that there are certain things they can do to help them stay fit and get through the holiday season...
Do you struggle with finding ways to feed your family on a budget? I've put together a list of 20 of my favorite dirt-cheap meals for when money is tight. To make my list they must meet a few requirements....
When the temperatures start dropping and the days become shorter, I start craving comfort food. And nothing says comfort quite like a saucy chicken and vegetable pie topped with golden, flaky puff pastry straight out of the oven. This chicken pot...
As we experience the first real snowfall here on the east coast I thought these inspirational quotes for winter might give some comfort while we prepare for the long season ahead. I hope these inspirational quotes will help you face...
This is simply the most delicious dark chocolate mousse I've ever tried and it's quite an easy recipe. It makes the perfect dessert for a holiday or special occasion dinner. Guests are always impressed! If you've never tried using olive oil...
Are you looking for ways to save money on groceries but think you'll have to settle for eating boring, tasteless food? Well, I'm here to tell you that's not the case. It's entirely possible to eat well on a budget...