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Have you ever had Corned Beef and Cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day? It was one of the most popular dishes served in the Irish pub where I worked but did you know that it’s not really a traditional meal for St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland? You see, back in the day, pork was a much […]
One of my favorite things about visiting England was checking out some of the local pubs. No, not for a few drinks, but for some delicious British pub food. I tried out several different quintessential pub dishes during my visit – cottage pie, bangers and mash, and of course, steak and ale pie. When I […]
Tourtiere is a French Canadian meat pie. It is one of the traditional dishes served at the feast on Christmas Eve in Quebec and is a family favorite of ours. I have fond memories of growing up in Quebec and Tourtiere definitely figures prominently in them. Do note that as with my dishes like this, […]
It’s that time of year again. Back to school! Doesn’t it feel like everything shifts into high gear from here? All those new school year activities along with Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Christmas coming up? It’s a busy busy time and if you’re like me, you’re looking for some time-savers. This is how dinner should be: […]
Mmmm. There is nothing like a good burger! I’m not a big fan of those from fast food joints but a homemade juicy burger coming fresh off the BBQ is divine. That’s why I have a list of mouthwatering burger recipes that I want to try out this summer. What are your favourite burger toppings? […]
Whether you serve it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just because it’s Tuesday, this roast recipe is simple and scrumptious! Red Wine Rosemary Garlic Butter Rub Marinated Sirloin Tip Roast recipe is always a hit in our home. We’ve had really big family gatherings on Thanksgiving – often ending with our traditional Gagen family cutthroat Scrabble […]
I originally saw this recipe for Neapolitan Layered Pasta Bake on the Rachael Ray show. I have made a couple of minor changes to it and made it with some variations from time to time. It is a very quick and easy recipe to prepare. It was an instant hit with my family and quickly […]
Happy First Day of Spring! Hygge. You’re probably hearing that term more and more lately. It refers to a Danish concept of embracing coziness and contentment and is becoming rather trendy. Personally, I think as we get more involved in technology and all that it brings with it, our North American interest in hygge is […]
Crocuses poking up through the ground. Birds singing away in the backyard. Me sneezing my head off. And Cadbury Mini Eggs starting to show up in the stores. All signs of spring, am I right? These mini egg recipes are a perfect way to celebrate spring and Easter. Save a few bags from your Easter […]
Looking for something fun to do with your family this Easter? I have rounded up some of the fun family friendly Easter weekend activities in the London, Ontario area for you here! UPDATED FOR 2019! Please note: I included a few events that are not actually being held on Easter weekend but they are Easter […]
