A week of do-overs
This is a week of do-overs. Neither of us had the energy to think up something difficult because we were too tired and feeling sick. Soup it is »
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.
Holiday Baking Exchange: Mock Turtles
Christmas lights are up, stores are playing carols, that's right it's almost time for... Christmas Cookie Exchanges »
Mango Salsa from Pampered Chef
This recipe mixes fruits and vegetables together to make a refreshing salsa. Perfect in late August when the peppers come into season »
Chicken Soup for the Sick
A calming soup to warm your ribs and sooth your throat. Just as comforting if you're not feeling unwell »
Pork and Peppers
Oh I am looking forward to lunches this week! I have 4 servings of fast-fry pork that was done up over med-high heat for 2 minutes per side. In the...
Jam for Sale
I may have gotten ever so slightly carried away, but I’m sure you know by now that I love making unique jams that bring out the flavour of the local harvest...
Batch Cooking
Steve taught me the concept of batch cooking. A simple way to minimize your time cooking during the week »
Easy Chicken Stew
This chicken stew came out more like a soup. It would be good over cooked pasta but we sopped up the broth with lightly toasted crusty bread »