I have been learning to use my sewing machine, focusing on picking out projects that are both easy for a novice and practical at the same time (potholders are great but how many do you really need?). These fleece booties were a Christmas present for […]
Banana bread is a staple in my home. However, for a lighter alternative with that sweet and tart flavour, I turn to this lemon loaf recipe. It’s moist, delicious and full of flavour. I make it with the red currant berries I freeze in the […]
I am lucky enough to own a sewing machine, having received one as a gift some months ago. I also own quite a few pairs of jeans, many of which I don’t actually wear (yes, I know, first world problems). When I finally decided to […]
I have always liked strudels. With snow flurries in the air and temperatures dropping, I’m craving hot, hearty food straight from the oven. If it involves puff pasty and mushrooms, even better! This savoury mushroom strudel recipe is scrumptious mushroom perfection wrapped in golden puff pastry. […]
This weekend, I will be (reluctantly) rolling back the clock one hour along with billions of other people around the world. Don’t get me wrong: I like gaining an extra hour of sleep in the morning as much as the next person. However, the effect […]
How many times have you come across the expression, “Much to his/her/my chagrin…”? If you are a fan of period literature (or did your assigned readings in high school English), you would have come across this more than once. While you likely figured out more […]
The cover on my ironing board came loose and while technically still usable, it was a major pain because it would keep slipping. Luckily, it’s a very easy fix to put it back in place. All you need is an elastic band and a safety […]
The abandoned Atlas Coal Mine on the Hoodoo Trail in the Drumheller Valley turned out to be unexpectedly cool. I’m not usually one for tours but this site is pretty unique and we couldn’t quite pass it up, especially once we learned that these tours […]
Alberta’s Dinosaur Trail is known around the world. You can’t come to Alberta without getting in on some dinosaur action and this driving tour of the Drumheller Valley is a great introduction to the Canadian Badlands that hits all the major points of interest on […]
Thick, delicious, and not overly sweet, apple butter is one of my favourite toast spreads. This recipe is easy to make at home and uses ingredients you’re likely to have on hand already. If you have a lot of apples to use up, give this a try. […]