So my daughter (9yrs old) has taken to baking (aka making a gigantic mess) in the kitchen. And, with a lack of chocolate chips, cocoa powder, maple syrup, cream cheese, and half a dozen spices, what's a girl to do? We went for baked apples - in the microwave. Per apple: 1. Cut in half, and scoop out the core.(mommy's job) 2. Lay ... Continue reading...
Pork Tenderloin with Hot Apple Relish
May 22
A little explanation: I was going for the Sweet and Tangy recipe that I haven't posted yet, but I'd ran out of cranberries so we used tart Granny Smith apples instead.... the girls couldn't get enough and were licking the plates. (And then I yelled, and then they quit that.) Ingredients: 2 granny smith apples, finely chopped 1/3 c. ... Continue reading...
Center Pieces With things On-Hand
Nov 23
We are SO past Thanksgiving in Canada, but here's a little tip for y'all (will work at Christmas too). The easiest centerpieces in the world are those centered on food ingredients. Here's a few things we've done. Not that I have pictures or anything. Yeesh. Lower your expectations people. Apples, mini-pumpkins, and gourds. With the ... Continue reading...
