Grilled Cheese; A Gift From The Gods
Posted by Renee | Filed under Favorites
What makes me happy? A bottle of red wine and a big ol’ piece of cheese? Perhaps. But when the wind is whipping at the windowsill and the snow is coming down, nothing makes me happier than the perfect grilled cheese sandwich. I am a purist; I like to keep things in my kitchen simple. [...]
Make Chowder Your Choice for the Holidays
Posted by Renee | Filed under Favorites, Recipes
What is the most beloved soup in Nova Scotia? The answer is easy. Chowder. Be it lobster or clam or fish or seafood, chowder is warm, comforting and soothing. What could be better during this holiday season. Chowder; it comes in many forms. Perhaps it is all clams or a mix of white fish. There [...]
Spicy Beans Delight
Posted by Renee | Filed under Favorites, Recipes
Have you ever ordered a Caesar or Bloody Mary and had the pleasure of having it served with a spicy bean? These gorgeous pickled beans are what my dreams are made of; spicy, crunchy and salty. What more could I ask for? It wasn’t until a friend of mine, Alexis Kelsall, and her blog ” [...]
Tags: beans, garden, Pickling, spicy
Getting Into a Pickle
Posted by Renee | Filed under Favorites, Recipes
There is something very meditative about pickling. In my world of poopy diapers and tantrums, the thought of spending an uninterrupted afternoon where my biggest challenge is getting the wee cucumbers into the cumbersome jars, is a dream. I recently had someone say to me “the best pickle will always be the homemade pickle”, so [...]
Tags: pickles, Preserving
Rice Noodle Salad
Posted by Renee | Filed under Everyday, Favorites, Recipes
It seems that as my days get busier and the weather gets hotter, it is a huge challenge for me to whip up a meal. We all have things we have as “go-to’s”, and my go-to is always a simple cold noodle salad. I know that many of us may not keep such ingredients in [...]
Tags: beef, rice noodles, salad
