If you didn't save rhubarb last summer, we're sure your neighbour did. Make a trade for this non-dairy variation of an old time classic. In a large bowl, combine: 2 3/4 cups flour 1 1/3 cups brown sugar 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt In another... Continue Reading →

It's the simple things that we remember. Not the gifts, not the glitter, not the parties or the packages. It's the special moments with family and friends. The comforting silence of the forest. Sleigh bells ring as the horses trot through the winding trails. A glimpse of sunlight reaching through the trees, lighting up the... Continue Reading →

It is said that the first glass Christmas ornaments were made by Hans Greiner and Christoph Muller in a German town called Lauscha. This town was located in a region prime for making glass with plenty of nearby timber and sand. The story goes that one year around 1600, Hans didn’t have enough money to... Continue Reading →

Love this simple, quick farmhouse favourite! 1 cup of coconut oil or butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup raw sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 3 cups of rolled oats 1 cup chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350 F. Cream together coconut oil (or butter) with... Continue Reading →

Deep Dish Pizza Baked in a Cast Iron Skillet Pizza Dough ~ combine 2 cups flour with 1 tsp salt in a bowl. In another bowl, mix 1 cup of warm later with 3/4 tsp yeast and 1 tsp olive oil. Pour into flour mixture, knead for 3 minutes, let rest for 15 minutes. Knead... Continue Reading →

Christmas time is drawing near, the comforting smell of gingerbread cookies fills the air. Baking with kids and grandchildren, making memories and homemade gifts. 2 1/4 cups flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup softened butter 1 cup sugar 1... Continue Reading →

October is the perfect time to harvest rose hips from local wild roses Rosa canina. Not only is the rose hip known as a powerful antioxidant, it is also an excellent source of vitamin C, A and E, all of which support a healthy immune system. Rose Hip Tea  Place 4 - 8 cleaned fresh rose... Continue Reading →

Ukrainian Beet Rolls have been an old family favourite for as long as we can remember. Granny would carefully build each beet roll, cover them with fresh garden dill and onion, then bake in a heavy cream. They were served hot at all of our special family dinners where everyone waited in anticipation to dish up!... Continue Reading →