The cartoon figure Bugs Bunny made famous the phrase “what’s up doc?”. The carrot-loving bunny lives on in the hearts and minds of many of us who watched this…
This is the time of year to stock up on pesticide free root vegetables and fruit. Some of the lucky ones have root cellars designed specifically for preserving the…
Thanksgiving in Canada is said to have been inspired by Fist Nations people giving thanks to The Mother for crops, game and all the Earth provides. Modern Canadian Thanksgiving…
The end of summer means the garden and vegetable stands are overflowing with produce! It is the perfect time of year to gather together those vegetables and get pickling.…
There is nothing like the beautiful flowers of the Scarlet Runner Bean plant. The beans climb around any trellis or arbour producing the flowers that are transformed into beans.…
A steam juicer is a stacked cooking vessel that looks a bit intimidating but is very simple to use. The bottom chamber holds water, the middle chamber collects juice…
Almost every year I add another lavender plant to my gardens. They are planted everywhere! I simply can’t resist this herb with all its culinary, medicinal, and crafty applications.…
Last summer I made Wild Rose Petal Jelly for the first time and loved the gorgeous colour and floral flavour. When recently making another batch, I started thinking about…
When plump strawberries appear, it means summer is here and jam-making is underway! There is no doubt strawberry jam is a favorite and there are countless recipes for “my…