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


Instant Pot Roast Chicken
My plan of making a roast chicken was saved by the Instant Pot tonight. I forgot to thaw the chicken. Again. Don't even pretend you've...

Terri Windover
Aug 20, 20172 min read


Sweet and Spicy Pickle Relish
It's time to shake off the lowbrow reputation that pickle relish has been saddled with for so long and bring out into the spotlight....

Terri Windover
Aug 20, 20172 min read


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


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


Basil 101
Basil is a very easy herb to grow and can be started indoors in flats or outside in the garden after the danger of the last frost has...

Terri Windover
Jun 23, 20172 min read


Jalapeño Cilantro Lime Potato Salad
I always get a little twitchy making a creamy potato salad on a hot day. I have visions of giving my friiends food poisoning by...

Terri Windover
Jun 23, 20171 min read


Coconut Lime Jalapeno Chicken Salad
This salad is perfect with a classic margarita and a side of lime enhanced baby potatoes. Ingredients: Marinade: 1 pound boneless...

Terri Windover
Jun 23, 20171 min read


How to cook the perfect “soft yolk egg” every time
What makes a big difference in all the “recipes” for the perfect runny yolk egg, is that people rarely talk about the temperature of the...

Terri Windover
Jun 22, 20171 min read


Warm Goat Cheese Salad
This one is so simple but will make everyone think you're a chef at home. Goat cheese to me is the king of cheese. It is so rich and...

Terri Windover
Jun 22, 20171 min read


Power Veggies That Fight Heart Disease
What you eat has a powerful impact on your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. "Power Foods" are foods packed with high levels of...

Terri Windover
Aug 17, 20162 min read
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