I’m competitive by nature – always have been. I’ll turn a walk to the dairy into a race. Which is why I am finding my attitude to kids’ sports surprising. I think I am getting as much out of watching … Continue reading
Fun first
Category Archives: Festive
Too early?
Come festive season, I bear the brunt of family criticism. First there was last Christmas, when my decorations went up early November. In my mind, there was sound rationale. I had one spare weekend and they take the best part … Continue reading
Try a new recipe this festive season
I love Christmas radio – lots of random fill in announcers full of Christmas advice. The one recommendation I hear repeated each year is, “don’t try any new recipes at Christmas”. This, of course, is said to avoid added stress. … Continue reading
Naturally sweet
As I begin to think about cooking for this weekend’s Pink Ribbon High Tea to support breast cancer, I can’t help but gulp at the amount of refined sugar in one place. I’m usually a moderation sort of gal (except when … Continue reading
Buon Natale
“Quick I need to go to bed” are not words normally associated with my son. But, tonight is not any ordinary night. Santa Claus is coming to town. Or, is he? It’s been touch and go at our place over … Continue reading
Just one more treat….
With a few days to go, hopefully most of you have done what you need to do and can sit back and relax a little before Christmas Day hits. I’m a bit of a bad over-committer at this time of year and … Continue reading
Last minute edible gifts
As the rest of the city races around finding car spaces at the Mall, I prefer to kick back in the kitchen and make some treats to giveaway. I know I am often heard saying “it’s easy”, but this really is most … Continue reading
the underground baker 