Barb’s Chocolate Trifle
Start with baked cake mix, topped with decadent layers of whipped topping, chocolate pudding and crushed chocolate. Absolutely delicious and ideal for potlucks.
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.
Hello world!
It is refreshing to see this message again. It feels like moving to a new town: you get to keep your old friends, and at the same time have a fresh...
Do-Overs and Make-Overs
I’ve done the math and there are only 7-weeks left until 2016. It seems like such a long way away, and yet I know the weeks will go by quickly...
Jalapeno Jelly
I was given a basket of jalapeno peppers and wasn’t sure what to do with them! I considered making a jelly and found this spicy apple butter recipe that sounded...
Favourite Tomato Chutney
Every canner has some favourite recipes. They are the ones that get made every year. I make a batch of cherry jam, and yellow-tomato chutney. I use the chutney instead...
15 minute meals
As a reward for the 30-day challenge, I bought myself a cookbook: Jamie Oliver’s 15 Minute Meals. The book is divided into chapters based on the protein (chicken, beef, lamb,...
Canning Tomatoes
Here I am again, 6 years later and still tackling the bushel of tomatoes! This year they were only $13.99, which is less than previous years. It may be because...
Stuffed-Chicken
The guy at the check out counter was RAVING about this recipe by Jamie Oliver. http://www.sobeys.com/en/recipes/zucchini-parmesan-stuffed-roast-chicken/?f=945 Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Into a small roasting pan add quartered potatoes and...
Nut-balls
I have posted before about making to-go fruit & nut bars. I have been struggling with sugar cravings so I decided to try again. Ginger-Almond Bites This was my favourite...