A few weeks ago it was snowing in Ottawa, and now we are looking at a forecast of sunny skies and warm weather yippee!!! My girls have already started asking for popsicles so I decided to whip up a batch using Greek yogurt and berries. I used the IKEA Chosigt popsicle mold with this recipe. … Continue reading Layered Greek Yogurt Popsicles

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a new recipe to the blog and whaddaya know, January is National Baking Month! Makes total sense to me. The cold weather just makes me want comfort food, and I’ve had these oatmeal cookies on my mind for a few weeks. I originally saved this recipe when I … Continue reading Chewy Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

We carved our pumpkins this weekend! It was so fun seeing both the girls reaching into pumpkins, playing with the strands and the seeds. It was definitely a sensory experience that kept them busy for a while. For the last 3 years, whenever I’ve carved a pumpkin, I’ve taken the time to separate the seeds … Continue reading Classic Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

I think for most parents one of the hardest things to get kids to eat is their vegetables. My 2.5 year old has had a love/hate relationship with them. Some weeks she’s all about the broccoli, and others she refuses to eat anything but carbs. Rice has always been one of her favorite things to … Continue reading Kid Friendly Rainbow Rice Pilaf

This January has been so cold. We’ve had temperatures as low as -37C (-34F) with the windchill! When the weather is this cold, I naturally start craving comfort food. I have a few go to favorites, one being my classic Chili recipe. My husband was the one who started making this recipe way back when … Continue reading Instant Pot Classic Chili

New Year’s Eve is tomorrow and I wanted to do something a little special for my toddler, even though I know she doesn’t really understand what a year is. I decided to throw together a little snack that is both tasty and cute. Cheesy Garlic Twists in the shape of the year 2019. These guys … Continue reading New Year’s Appetizer – 2019 Cheesy Garlic Twists

Scroll to the bottom for my 2020 update! I love bread. If I had to pick foods to eat exclusively for the rest of my life, bread and cheese would be at the top of my list. However, good bread is getting pretty expensive. A nice loaf can cost $3-4 at the local grocery store, … Continue reading Sourdough Starter – My Journey to Making Great Bread

This recipe has been a part of Christmas for as long as I can remember. It was a recipe made by my grandmother on my dad’s side of the family. My grandparents on both sides were born in Poland. They lost everything in World War II, and spent the last half of their childhood in … Continue reading Mint Jelly Butter Thumbprint Cookies

I love to bake! When I was a kid, my mom often involved me in the baking process. Muffins were one of the first things she taught me to make because they are usually pretty fool proof. They don’t involve lots of fancy steps, and can be done with simple tools – bowls, measuring cups, … Continue reading The Best Ever Banana Muffins