This recipe for tartar sauce is better than store-bought and super easy to make! Combine mayo with sweet green relish, lemon juice and a little mustard and you've got a delicious sauce to go with fish and chips or any other favourite seafood. Anyone who knows me is well aware of my obsession … [Read more...] about Quick & Easy Tartar Sauce
Quick & Easy Tartar Sauce
Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew
We can all feel the changing of the seasons and the cold winter air creeping up on us. This hearty slow cooker beef stew should warm you up quite nicely! I make this beef stew for my family whenever the weather starts to get colder. It's great to come in from an afternoon walk and … [Read more...] about Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Honey Dijon Chicken Breasts with Mozzarella
Sometimes the simplest of meals are often the best. Â This delicious recipe for Honey Dijon Chicken breasts uses only 5 simple ingredients and is so easy to prepare! I made this on a night when I wasn't really sure what to do with some chicken breasts we had bought on sale. Â Using just ingredients … [Read more...] about Honey Dijon Chicken Breasts with Mozzarella
Dollar Store DIY Creepy Crawly Halloween Wreath
You can make this awesome Dollar Store DIY Halloween Wreath for less than $2! When my sister Jill was visiting a few weeks ago we worked on some crafty Halloween decorations and this was something she put together.  The two of us have always enjoyed making things and being creative but my sister … [Read more...] about Dollar Store DIY Creepy Crawly Halloween Wreath
5 Family Activities for a Memorable Halloween
It's a little over a week until the end of October and Halloween! The seasons are changing so rapidly aren't they? Autumn and Halloween were especially memorable times for me when I was a kid and I want to try making this season just as memorable and special for my little boy as it was for … [Read more...] about 5 Family Activities for a Memorable Halloween
Pumpkin Pie Coconut Carrot Cake
I'm so excited to share this recipe with you! Ever have to choose between having either pumpkin pie or carrot cake for dessert? This is what you need - a delicious Pumpkin Pie Coconut Carrot Cake! I made this for my mother and sister when they came to visit during … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Pie Coconut Carrot Cake
Dollar Store DIY Halloween Wreath
I love finding little treasures at the dollar store and using them to create something unexpected and spectacular. Â Using items found at the dollar store I was able to create this fantastically spooky wreath! Â You can create your own dollar store DIY Halloween wreath too! Read ahead to see what I … [Read more...] about Dollar Store DIY Halloween Wreath
Create an Inexpensive DIY Wreath Base in 3 Easy Steps
I wanted a wreath for my door for this Halloween but I also didn't want to spend the money on something from a department store so I came up with a very simple way to create one using items I already had in the house!  It costs practically nothing and takes only 3 easy steps to make! In this post … [Read more...] about Create an Inexpensive DIY Wreath Base in 3 Easy Steps
Easy Lemon Rosemary Oven Roast Chicken
Not only is this recipe for lemon rosemary oven roast chicken delicious it's also SUPER EASY to prepare! The secret to this amazing bird is that I stuffed a whole lemon in the chicken!  Yes, that's right a whole lemon! I first zested the lemon over the chicken to make a delicious coating and also … [Read more...] about Easy Lemon Rosemary Oven Roast Chicken
Call Of Doodie aka Dealing with Diaper Change Tantrums
My son is only 18 months old and I'm sure he could beat me in one of those cage match wrestling competitions - you know the ones I'm talking about?  Donnie has been practicing his "wrestling moves" since about 6 months old and he has only increased in strength.  I'm sure many babies and toddlers … [Read more...] about Call Of Doodie aka Dealing with Diaper Change Tantrums
“When are you returning to work?” My Response
"When are you returning to work?" This is one question that is often asked of me by friends, family and other random people when they find out I'm a first time mom and our plans are for me to stay home and care for my son.  I often get a surprised or shocked look from them and sometimes their … [Read more...] about “When are you returning to work?” My Response
Absolutely Sinful Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
I call this frosting absolutely sinful because it absolutely is! This is a simple frosting recipe that you can whip up in your stand mixer or you can just use you electric hand mixer. Â I made this to go on a new chocolate cake recipe I created and it was the perfect pairing. Â The frosting has … [Read more...] about Absolutely Sinful Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting
Easy Shepherd’s Pie
 Now that the weather has been getting colder we've been craving more warm hearty meals. Shepherd's pie is one of those traditional classic dinners that really hits the spot. The kitchen smelled so good as everything was simmering in the skillet! This is a simple recipe to prepare - just make … [Read more...] about Easy Shepherd’s Pie
Sun Dried Tomato Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise
I've always wanted to try making my own home made mayonnaise from scratch and I made this earlier this week. I was so pleased with the result! When I have the chance I like to watch cooking shows for a little inspiration. I've seen some of the chefs make mayonnaise from scratch before … [Read more...] about Sun Dried Tomato Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise
Tender Slow Cooker Roast Beef
I find that using a slow cooker can be a real big help in making a home cooked meal without working too hard in the kitchen. One of our favorites is this tender slow cooked roast beef that I've been making for almost as long as I've owned a slow cooker.  The flavor is amazing and the meat becomes … [Read more...] about Tender Slow Cooker Roast Beef