I love turkey burgers but finding one that is delicious and juicy is harder than you’d expect! Most versions turn out too dry or mushy but not Barb’s. Barb and I have been friends for […]
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Lemon Raspberry Coffee Cake
Lemon + raspberries + sweet, warm cake – can you think of a better combination? I love sour cream coffee cake but my mother’s recipe, which is absolutely delicious, is very dense and leaves me feeling […]
How to Make A Simple Vinaigrette
My mother used to make a delicious, homemade red wine vinaigrette when I was a kid. I loved it so much that I put it on everything. For some reason, she only made it during the summer […]
How to Make Quinoa
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a nutty, gluten-free, protein packed alternative to rice, cous-cous and even oatmeal. It’s also high in fiber, folate, magnesium and potassium among other nutritious daily minerals. Fluffy red and white quinoa are the […]
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Growing up on the east coast with an Italian family, jarred salsa and Taco Bell were the only “Mexican” foods I had tried. Naturally, I was unimpressed and rarely craved what I thought was Mexican […]
Composting 101
A composting system is absolutely essential for island living. It’s a great way to reduce waste, recycle food scraps and create rich topsoil for your garden. Most importantly, it keeps organic matter out of landfills […]
Woodlot
Handmade in Vancouver, BC, Woodlot is committed to using thoughtful, plant based ingredients to create beautiful eco-friendly products for your home & skin. I have a big crush on their coconut wax candles, which keep our cabin feeling cozy and smelling […]
Summer Pantry Checklist
When you spend your summer living in a remote location, a well-stocked pantry is a must. After a season spent off-the grid, this is my must-have starter Summer Pantry Checklist to help you whip up delicious meals all […]
Living off the Grid
I spent the last summer living off the grid. By living off the grid, I don’t mean unplugging my phone and ignoring Instagram for the weekend. I traded in my modern, city home – where […]