What makes a home more than just a house? Beyond the people, the stories, and the love, the heart of a home is the food. When I buy handmade I do it with the intention of supporting people doing what they love, building a vibrant economy, and knowing the stories behind the objects I fill my life with. There is nothing more handmade or more valuable then food grown, harvested, … [Read more...] about Living La Vida Local: Farmer's Market Seafood Chowder
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Kitchen Party: Summerberry Fizzicles
Even though life here has been crazy there is always something so bittersweet when the long lazy days of August give way to September's harvest. I wanted to find a simple recipe that would capture the taste and feel of a Canadian summer and the bright, joyful flavour of fresh berries and fizzy drinks. It just isn't summer without frozen goodies and sticky fingers-no … [Read more...] about Kitchen Party: Summerberry Fizzicles
Kitchen Party: Chocolate Mousse Belgian Style
Oh My! Kitchen Party recipe submitted by Tania De Schrijver of Rocajo Studio If I say Belgium, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are you’ve either heard about our delicious chocolate or our wide range of beers (or if you saw Pulp Fiction you know that we put mayonnaise on our fries. Don’t judge. Try it first. It’s really quite good!). Belgium really is … [Read more...] about Kitchen Party: Chocolate Mousse Belgian Style
Kitchen Party: Rhubarb Iced Tea
In my family, beginning in toddlerhood it isn't uncommon to be offered a cup of milk and sugar with a splash of tea, strengthening bit by bit, year after year, until your cup is brimming with hot orange pekoe and a splash of milk. As a toddler, I rejected it. Many childhood family memories revolve around the tea ritual. My mom and dad drink tea every single day at noon and … [Read more...] about Kitchen Party: Rhubarb Iced Tea
Kitchen Party: Chocolate Mud Cake
I’ve always had a sweet tooth. We have a saying in our family that too and sweet cannot -ever- be put in the same sentence. So my go-to sweet has always been a chocolate cake, the one you can only take with two glasses of chilled milk. I have been on the lookout for the perfect-yet-so-easy chocolate cake recipe, and this one hits the mark. It will definitely help on a … [Read more...] about Kitchen Party: Chocolate Mud Cake
