This has to be the easiest meal I’ve ever made in the crock pot. It really couldn’t be easier and I really enjoyed the texture of the cabbage and sausages after they were cooked all day. We’re lucky here in Calgary that we can get Spolumbo’s sausages. The chicken & apple are my personal favorite… Continue reading Crock Pot Braised Cabbage with Sausage and Rice
Beef and Barley Soup
I have completely and utterly embraced crock pot cooking. It fits in with busy mom life so neatly because I can take 10 min to throw everything in there in the morning and the crock pot does the rest. This Beef and Barley soup recipe is one of my favorites. Beef and Barley Crock… Continue reading Beef and Barley Soup
Around the House – Kitchen Tips – How to Chop Bacon
If you’re like me, meaning you like bacon but you’re also lazy, you see all kinds of yummy recipes that call for 2 or 3 strips of bacon but your bacon is frozen in a slab of mammoth proportions and there’s no way you’re going to chisel off a tiny bit. That slab is designated… Continue reading Around the House – Kitchen Tips – How to Chop Bacon
Gingerbread Happiness
Little H and I put this Gingerbread House together the other day. I had no idea how much joy some pre-fab cookie pieces, icing and candies could bring to a little girl. She enjoyed this activity immensely and I think we created a new family tradition! This is an Our Compliments Gingerbread House kit from… Continue reading Gingerbread Happiness
How a Pregnant Mom Goes Insane Before 7.30 AM
4.45am – Husbands alarm clock goes off 5.15am – Husband opens and closes multiple baby gates and the front door as he takes the dog out to pee. 5.30am – Husband re-opens and closes multiple baby gates and the front door as he brings dog back in. 5.31am – Husband leaves for work. 5.32am –… Continue reading How a Pregnant Mom Goes Insane Before 7.30 AM
Avocado Shrimp (or Scallop!) Summer Salad
Two recipes in one week? I know you must be shocked and awed to know that I can actually cook from time to time. This recipe is the perfect example of how to make your dinner simple and not sweat the details. You know how sometimes, despite your best efforts, planning and skills, a project… Continue reading Avocado Shrimp (or Scallop!) Summer Salad