This slow cooker chili gets a nice boost of flavour by using a combination of spicy and sweet pork sausage, rather than plain ground beef. To turn up the heat even more, use all spicy sausage instead. There are few meals within our family of five agree on and one of those is chili. Whether…
This delicious, healthy slow cooker recipe is as easy as it is versatile. This flavor-packed chicken is perfect for burrito bowls, lettuce wraps, or over a bed of flavourful cilantro-lime rice. We like it on weekends after a long day of shovelling snow or hitting the slopes. It is so easy to pull together if…
These two recipes pair best with the slow cooker Mexican shredded chicken and the Cilantro Lime Rice but feel free to get creative and use these however you like. I’d love to hear of any variations you may come up with 😊👍. Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce For best results, prepare the cilantro-lime sauce the night before…
January is usually the time of year most of us feel it’s time to “get healthy”. I know for myself, after the holidays I usually have an urge to eat a lot more fruits and vegetables and less “heavy” foods. These berry beet smoothies are the perfect way to start off a new year. Using…
If you are looking for more seasonal scents and blends for your homemade gift list, why not go with the smell of apple cider? You probably see a lot of blends with scents like Christmas trees and gingerbread cookies, but why not go with something a little more subtle and seasonal? The great thing about the apple cider…
Who doesn’t love a gorgeous beef stew? So savoury and delicious and comforting on a cool fall or winters day. This hearty traditional beef stew features plenty of delicious, garden-fresh herbs and vegetables, so it’s a great way to enjoy those savoury treasures from your own garden or the local farmers’ market. This satisfy dish…
When you have teenagers like I do, one meal that is often forgotten about is breakfast. You and your family should eat a nutritious breakfast, even on your busiest morning. Luckily, the following grab-and-go breakfast ideas are both easy to prepare and can be very healthy. Even as a busy homestead mom, you can prepare…
Each season seems to have their calling for specialty foods. In the summertime, we are blessed with fresh fruits and veggies from the garden or maybe the farmers market or CSA box and the tantalizing smell of someone barbecuing. In the winter depending on your geography you may have to huddle up by the fireplace…
Earth day is April 22nd and is a day the entire family can enjoy and have some fun together. You can use this day to teach your children about caring for the earth.You could also join together and make a few earth day crafts. Here are a few Earth day crafts to consider. #1 Nature…
Warm and spicey and gooey, right out of the oven. Is there anything better for a wintertime treat than classic homemade cinnamon buns? Mmmmm makes my mouth water just thinking about them. They take a bit of time and effort so I like to make them on a weekend day when we aren’t busy so…