home cooking

What is Convenience Doing to Us?

If I think of what has changed in my lifetime alone… think of how much has changed – with technology even. What about food… think of how our food has changed in the past even 20 years. Both my husband and I grew up with a mom who made a LOT. I remember back inContinue reading “What is Convenience Doing to Us?”

Bursts of Flavour – Home Cooking | Cuisine Blends

Our essential oils are a staple in our home for our every day living, physical and mental health AND cooking! The depth of flavour of essential oils is outstanding! Plus they last so much longer than dried spices! Packed full of flavour. This Christmas, as part of the holiday promotions, doTERRA released three Cuisine BlendsContinue reading “Bursts of Flavour – Home Cooking | Cuisine Blends”

Magic Bar Energy Balls

I added a twist to my energy ball recipe this weekend. They are SO good and remind me of magic bars!!! Bowl 1 Approx 1 ½ cup natural peanut butter ½ cup cold pressed coconut oil ¼ cup honey Blend together well until smooth Bowl 2 Mix in ¾ cup ground flax meal 2 TBSPContinue reading “Magic Bar Energy Balls”

What Is My Health Worth?

I bet many of us would have never anticipated what 2020 has brought out… What I am grateful for is its helped SO many people begin to question what their health is worth! Something many of us do not realize, until we as an individual or a loved one gets sick. Whether minor or serious.Continue reading “What Is My Health Worth?”

Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie | Recipes

Pinterest is a wealth of information! Especially when it comes to anything food and home 😉 After feeling slightly blocked on meal planning, I remembered how beneficial Pinterest is for some inspiration! This is an awesomely, easy and delicious recipe! Chop up some carrots and celery, throw into the bottom of the slowcooker. Add inContinue reading “Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie | Recipes”

Gluten & Lactose Free Lasagna | Recipe

I love lasagna, but at one time it was an intimidating dish to even think about making, until I did and realized how simple it actually is! This cool fall weather is perfect lasagna weather! Even better is when the tomato sauce is made from scratch as well with big beautiful, fresh tomatoes! I startedContinue reading “Gluten & Lactose Free Lasagna | Recipe”

Pam’s Power Balls | Recipe

Pam’s Power Ball Recipe Super easy grab and go, packed with nutrients! Bonus… it reminds me of cookie dough! 🤤 For my FODMAP friends there is a honey friendly recipe added below! Pam’s Energy Balls 4 cups oats 1 cup ground flax 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp hemp hearts 1 cup honey 1 cupContinue reading “Pam’s Power Balls | Recipe”

One thing this great pause has allowed us is time freedom in our homes! We have been enjoying a lot of down time, working on the house, but also home cooking! And… as a photographer if it means getting my photo fix by taking pics of our delicious food… here it is 🤗✌ Last nightContinue reading “Home Cooking”

Is This Real?

Yes, this is very real. It’s our current normal. Ive been getting much better at handling this emotionally. As hard as it can feel some days. I welcome the break, the free time in the evenings and weekends to get things done at home and relax. This has felt more surreal than real life. ForContinue reading “Is This Real?”

I Can’t Re-Heat Them | Pierogies

The other night we made home made pierogies! They were SO good. We have some more testing and tweaking to do, but for a formerly non-Baker this felt SO liberating! Having a unique digestive system, my hubby and I had to work together! Thankfully we make an awesome team in the kitchen. Could be becauseContinue reading “I Can’t Re-Heat Them | Pierogies”