Happy New Year!
There have been years in my life marked only by birthdays and holidays, and others that I can still recall with clarity. For me, 2016 was a year of closure....
All posts by Brooke
My name is Brooke and I love to cook, hence the nickname. I am passionate about eating for pleasure and nutrition, making jam, and Pilates.
Candy Cane Popcorn
After an afternoon of baking and joy with my dear friend Liz, I am still finding pieces of popcorn around the kitchen. What landed in the bowl was a few kernels less...
Molasses Pecan Savoury Biscuits
Biscuit to eat with dinner, or topped with cheese and homemade preserves.
When you just can’t quench your thirst
My skin has predicted that winter is coming. I realize there are at least 6-weeks to go according to the Solstice but my face and arms were dry and itchy...
Betcha Can’t Eat Just One
The Lays potato chip commercials were a blatant challenge and one that so many of us struggle with – the bowl of potato chips. I openly admit that I can’t...
The Most Delicious (Healthy) Dessert Ever
This week I made the most incredible dessert I’ve eaten in ages, and it’s good for you (WHAT?!) … okay, as long as you eat just one and not necessarily...
Backyard BBQ Disasters
I will never forget the night my friend’s dad lost his eyebrows. I was eight or nine so the details were a bit confusing at the time – it was raining...
Most amazing ever chocolate pudding cups
These pudding cups have an energy-bite base topped with raw chocolate-avocado ganache. The creamiest and richest, most delicious dessert I've had in ages!
Fiery hot dishes for a hot day
This weather is a mixed blessing – it’s too hot to be outdoors and rain would be nice for my vegetables, but the heat of the sun feels amazing sitting...
Cajun Shrimp
Spiced shrimp and peppers over sweet potato mash. You can add left over cooked sausage or chicken for a more robust texture. Absolutely delicious!