We can’t drive two miles east or west from our house without passing a roadside market hawking local sweet corn on the cob. The boys spot the signs – usually an upright ear of corn…
Yesterday was Father’s Day, and Danny gave up breakfast in bed to join his dad and the rest of the family for a good cause: the Procure 5k walk to raise funds for prostate cancer…
Written by Allison of Some the Wiser. Welcome, Allison! There are a lot of reasons to skip restaurant meals and eat at home. Cooking your own meals at home is a great way to save…
A salad a day is de rigueur around here now that summer has arrived, which means I have to daily face my nemesis: washing greens. As far as kitchen tasks go, I’d rather shuck corn,…
This past weekend was gorgeous and sunny and we spent a good part of it outdoors, puttering in the yard, walking down by the water, and picnicking on the grass. It seemed like all it…
Last November, when roadside produce stands were closing down shop for the winter, I snagged a ten-pound bag of young beets for ninety-nine cents. Thrilled at the great deal I had just made, I imagined…
It’s the time of year when families are grabbing their blankets, packing their coolers and heading to their favorite picnic spot. Nothing says summer like an afternoon of picnic fun with family and friends. Don’t…
Written by Katie of GoodLife Eats. With temperatures hovering just under 100 degrees F since we returned from our vacation I have decided one thing about meal time: It is simply way too hot to…
When Aimee mentioned that my next post would coincide with “grilling week”, I have to say that I was pretty darn excited. After all, I’m a man, and men are supposed to be “King of…
It’s grilling week here on Simple Bites! Join us as we bring you simple recipes for the grill that feature seasonal produce. The first time I recall seeing greens grilled was overr five years ago…
Written by Shaina of Food for My Family. Our farmers markets here in the Midwest U.S. of A are still lacking a bit in the fresh produce selection, though I did see the first few…
Babble asked their Top Mom Food Bloggers for a recipe a few months ago and I sent in this Smoked Salmon, Endive, & Grapefruit Salad with Dill as I was infatuated with it at the…
Join us as we Salute Spring with this series featuring the finest fruits and vegetables of the season. Written by Cheri of Kitchen Simplicity. Strawberries. The name alone makes my mouth start to water. When…
When I was growing up, having a winter salad required a trip out in the snow to fetch the kale. From just looking at the twinkling expanse of our snow-covered garden, with its gentle lumps…
There’s one week until Christmas Eve! I don’t know about you, but I’ve got to slow down on the shortbread, mincemeat tarts, and eggnog, and start saving room for Christmas dinner! Today’s guilt-free recipe is…
Danny and I enjoyed this salad al fresco for lunch; the fragrance of grilled peaches wafted up from our plates and we clinked our glasses in a toast to summer and the quiet of our…
Our home is now quiet again, and seems a little bit larger than it did before we hosted my family reunion for nearly two weeks. We had such a wonderful time and the days flew…
Now that the temperatures are warming up salads are a great main or side dish for every night of the week. But who wants to spend a lot of money on a bottle with questionable…
Curious about the Beef Chronicles? Read the intro to the series here. They say food tastes better when you are camping. Perhaps it’s the smoke from the open fire, perhaps the fresh air that stimulates…
Meeting Calgary food bloggers Cheryl and Julie didn’t go exactly to plan, but isn’t that usually the case when you are looking forward to something? On the day of the appointed dinner date we drove…
What’s for dinner? Warm salad of Lobster, Bacon, Green Grapes and Tarragon, served over gently-poached Rhubarb and Fiddleheads. Back in the day when I worked in a professional kitchen, I cooked lobsters by the tub-full…
After all these sweets my teeth are starting to ache a little. Snow is piled up two feet deep over the garden and I am starting to crave something fresh. A deep rummage in my…
A heaping platter of crispy smashed potatoes is a truly cozy side dish that rounds out a meal with a big pop of flavour and a whole bunch of crunch. In this easy recipe, tender…
Mother Nature is really testing our patience this year, with False Spring behind us and Third Winter blowing about the eves in the form of a whiteout snowstorm. I feel like pulling the covers over…
