We’re doing it again, folks. And I couldn’t be more excited. At our last house, we had a playhouse that was very dear to my heart. It started as a slightly beaten up, older-model – previously loved by a little girl who had grown too old for it. And after four...
I have a few recipes that I consider “no-fail”. I use them for dinner parties, for Sunday nights, and for times when I just don’t feel like being experimental. I want my potatoes and gravy, and I want them to be good. One of my favourite go-to recipes for having people...
I will must admit – doing laundry is not my forte. Of all of the household tasks, this one is the one that I always seem to drop the ball on. Baskets pile up. Wet clothes stay in the washer over night. It’s a lot of sighing and “Where are all of the...
Call me an exclusionist – or even a selfish host – but I like having a kids’ table. I think it’s lovely to have a place where the kids can tell their loud stories, drink punch, and generally make a mess and not-really-eat their meals, away from the parents. And...
Okay, children, I’m going to tell you another story about when I was a not-very-budget-savvy university student. When I moved out from my parents’ house – and away to school – I had one cookbook and a Hints from Heloise. I figured that’s all you needed to...
This month, as part of my partnership with Patak’s cooking sauces, I was challenged to make a gluten-free dish and share it with my readers. Gluten free living is something that I’ve been very aware of, but haven’t really had to work within its constraints – until...
Spaghetti is a go-to meal in our family. There’s something for everyone on the table, whether it’s the main, the sides, or the delicious garlicky bread that goes with. It’s carbs with tomatoes. How can you turn your nose up at it? I got the chance to try out a...
More than a few months ago, I was chatting with my friend, Alex, of Northstory, about milk bottles. I said something very blogger-ish like, “Milk bottles are the new mason jars!” And then she said, “Yeah. I know. I saw that in a Michaels ad.” Oh. You did? Michaels got...
