Creamy Tuna Salad
Easy to make, great for picnic lunches! Serve in endive leaves or hollowed cucumber bowls for a fancy appetizer.
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.
Basic Mayonnaise Recipe
Mayo is one of those jars we buy at the store but the texture creeps me out. My husband likes the whipped-dressing. Either way, it’s an oil product and I decided to...
Happy Red, White (and Blue)
Summer long weekends are the best – Canada Day today (July 1st) and Independence Day (July 4th – also known to some as America Day). Our family beach picnic has...
Sit down 7 times. Stand up 8.
I love writing (in case you can’t tell) but it means I spend a lot of time on my computer. For the most part its not a big deal but...
Strawberry Jam Forever
This is my absolute favourite time of year. These last two weeks of June have the perfect weather – not too hot, lots of sun and the sunsets are amazing....
Nettle Soup
I went foraging and had the opportunity to collect stinging nettles. More specifically, our guide collected a whole freezer bag and his hands were inflamed. Luckily, natures medicine was near...
Hunting on the forest floor
I enjoy watching documentaries about the history of man. Anything about Dinosaurs and archeology are personal favourites. The definition of Hunter-Gatherers is nomadic people who live chiefly by hunting, fishing,...
No More Cheese, Please
I used to come home from work, open the fridge, cut off a piece of cheese and pop it in my mouth. I was partial to old cheddar and stilton...
6 tips for a guilt free #NationalBurgerDay
Saturday May 28th is #NationalBurgerDay. I have no idea who came up with it but I love burgers so I plan to celebrate it. I’m going to enjoy all the...
Are You a Weekend Warrior or Lounger?
What are your plans for the long weekend? I have one friend who has no plans for the weekend. I can’t even fathom just resting and relaxing. Don’t get me wrong,...