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Here is where you'll find all the posts on how to grow, preserve and cook.


Cherry Pie Filling -homemade vs store bought. Plus a Cherry Bar recipe.
Cherry pie is my FAVOURITE pie. Like hands down, top of the list. However the ingredients in the store bought versions is not. Here's an...

Terri Windover
Jul 21, 20173 min read


Salmon with Jalepeno Cream
Salmon is truly the king of the fish dishes. Pairing a nice salmon filet with a smooth and spicy jalapeño cream sauce is a fantastic way...

Terri Windover
Jul 21, 20171 min read


Pizza Dip with Garlic Bread Knots
Life can't be all about salads and chicken now can it? Pizza has to fit in somewhere. This pizza dip with garlic bread knots is just the...

Terri Windover
Jul 21, 20172 min read


Garlic Parmesan Sugar Snap Peas
This recipe roasting sugar snap peas with garlic and Parmesan takes them to a whole new level. Why I never thought of this years ago is...

Terri Windover
Jul 20, 20171 min read


Buffalo Chicken Meatball Sub
These buffalo chicken meatball subs are so tasty and simple to make. The best part is you can make a double or triple batch of meatballs,...

Terri Windover
Jul 18, 20171 min read


Tzatziki Potato Salad
I don’t usually eat potato salad for lunch. That would be… unhealthy, irresponsible, gluttonous, and nutritionally unbalanced....

Terri Windover
Jul 17, 20172 min read


RUM RHUBARB UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
This rum rhubarb soaked upside-down cake is the latest in a string of rhubarb recipes making their way through my kitchen. Spring through...

Terri Windover
Jul 16, 20172 min read


California Breakfast Skillet
There's nothing better than a breakfast skillet. Especially if there's leftovers for the next morning. You can use leftover potatoes from...

Terri Windover
Jul 16, 20171 min read


Sweet Hot Mustard Chicken Thighs
You can skip the first part of the instructions if you're using boneless, skinless thighs, which I do regularly. If you're looking to...

Terri Windover
Jul 15, 20172 min read


Twisted Lemonade
The perfect drink for a hot summer day.  A little sweet, a little bitter. But not as bitter as your e, 'cause that would be bitter...😘...

Terri Windover
Jul 15, 20171 min read


Homemade Crème fraîche
It's SO EASY to make! Like sheet/ghost Halloween costume easy. Sour cream has a fat content of about 20% and may include ingredients like...

Terri Windover
Jul 14, 20171 min read


Orange Pineapple Curd -Instant Pot
I love my new Instant Pot. That is all... Yield: 2 cups Ingredients: 1 stick, softened to room temperature butter 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2...

Terri Windover
Jul 13, 20171 min read


Macros... what are they and why do they matter?
Macros is simply a short form for the 3 "macronutrients" in our diets that provide us with calories (energy): carbohydrates, fats, and...

Terri Windover
Jul 13, 20172 min read


Spicy Bloody Mary
If you're like me and you are allergic to shellfish that puts the kabosh on the enjoyment of Caesars completely. I don't mean "hives"...

Terri Windover
Jul 12, 20171 min read


Wasabi and Citrus Salmon
I love mixing lime with salmon, it gives these salmon recipes a great original taste. This recipe includes Japanese wasabi, you can...

Terri Windover
Jul 12, 20172 min read


Southwest Pasta Salad
This is a super fast pasta salad that will last a few days as it makes a good amount.  As you've probably noticed I love anything Tex-Mex...

Terri Windover
Jul 11, 20171 min read


Mexican Grilled Corn with Green Chile Butter
Making beautiful grilled corn isn't as hard as you think. I like to tie a piece of loose husk around the pulled back husks for a pretty...

Terri Windover
Jul 10, 20172 min read


GRILLED MAPLE LIME SPICEDÂ CHICKEN
Marinating the chicken in a spiced buttermilk keeps it moist and tender. I love this marinade for juicy chicken thighs and thick pork...

Terri Windover
Jul 10, 20171 min read


Spicy Jalapeño Hummus
Chickpeas are whipped together with hot peppers, tahini, cilantro, cumin and mild roasted garlic. The result is a super tasty, kicked up...

Terri Windover
Jul 9, 20172 min read


Cavatappi with Vodka Sauce
This is one dish that Chelsea Handler would LOVE. I use a good vodka like Grey Goose or my favourite Canadian brand Nutrl because I...

Terri Windover
Jul 7, 20172 min read
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