Making your own ragu is rewarding. It takes time, and you want to have an entire day put aside to keep an eye on it. However, it tastes amazing and you can make a small amount of food go a long way. It is great with spaghetti and pretty much any pasta dish. We [...]
I have often found comfort in different soups. Food as a whole holds memories, it holds our happiness, grief, excitement, pain and even our most cherished times. Soup in particular has a way of being the soothing hug on a cold day or the supportive friend when you are ill. It is a dish [...]
This is a simple salad you can adapt to what you prefer or have available. It is perfect for left over roast chicken. I love to have these Spring Salads with Roast Chicken once the weather becomes warm and the sun shines with purpose. They are easy to put together and highly adaptable. So, [...]
Though I was hopeful for this recipe, I was equally surprised at how well it all came together. I have wanted to make or at least have spinach and feta pies for many weeks now. It has been a pregnancy craving that is not easily resolved where we live. Especially because we do not [...]
Ravioli are delicious and easy enough to make. It just takes a bit of time. It is so worth it, once you are done, trust me. Plus you can make extra to freeze for another day. If adequately sealed, they can last in the freezer for about 2 to 3 months. From that perspective [...]
From when I first started cooking with my nonna (grandmother) and my mom I knew it was something I would do for my entire life. I would do it with love and a passion for sharing something nutritious, beautiful and exciting with people around me. I did not imagine how important it would eventually [...]
We have been moving more and more into a lifestyle that looks to combine minimalism, homesteading, self-sustainability and supporting local. Each year we have found ourselves getting closer and closer to our dream of being 80% self-sustainable and supporting local producers. Though where we stay is a magical place we cannot keep livestock and [...]
I know one thing the love of my life will never get sick of and that is udon noodles, particularly udon noodle soup. I have come to enjoy this dish immensely as well. For this reason, we keep a stockpile of udon noodles and all kinds of noodles. I also endeavour to learn and [...]
The Chicken Considering that I do not care for peanuts, well rather I really dislike eating them to the point that most things containing whole peanuts are close to inedible for me, it would be peculiar in anyone’s eyes that I make and enjoy this dish. Some things with peanut butter in them are [...]
I am not really one for cakes, well baking them. I have done far better with bread, pies and even pastries. However recently I have found a new interest in a different kind of baking. It has even added a rather interesting dimension to my own cooking. The this recipe I [...]
