I work from home in Northern Ontario doing tech support, to pay the bills. My boyfriend John and I love cooking and cycling together. I love cooking food that has alot of flavor by using fresh herbs and grinding my spices from the whole spice. I like stocking up on things and freezing seasonally. We make frequent trips to Toronto and Michigan to get supplies that are not available here . You know you are a foodie/cooking addict when you get more excited about a new recipe or kitchen gadget , than buying a new dress.
It’s September 20, and the furnace is on now for the winter. We’re back to wool socks and long johns. Time to get the garden turned over and put to bed for the winter.
I love eating outside on nice days in the cool autumn air. It’s so refreshing, and these Cranberry Oat Squares are just the ticket for a nice little afternoon treat after working in the garden. I love the bright color of cranberries. It’s a good idea to keep a few bags in the freezer, so you can whip up a batch of these little squares in a moments notice. Continue reading →
Fall is “Trending” I think that in a previous life I was a chipmunk or squirrel, because as soon as the first few leaves fall off the trees, and the signs of fall start to appear, I get busy stocking up for the winter. The days grow shorter around here, and it starts getting dark out early. I find that when it gets dark out around supper time , you really don’t feel much like doing alot of cooking, it’s more like time to go to bed and hibernate, so that is why I love filling the freezer with as much prepared food as possible to help get a meal on the table during the winter months when you are tired after work and don’t have much energy left to cook large meals. Continue reading →
Ginger Smoothy and Otto Pilot 