Simple Bites

Welcome to Cookbook Club: The Ukrainian Edition; a gathering of home cooks shining a spotlight on Ukrainian cuisine and authors. “We all have so much more in common than that which divides us, and...

From a food film fest to a butter tart crawl, a sugar shack in the woods and an island Eden…these are my top picks for unique Canadian culinary experiences from coast to coast to coast! I’ve been...

First time visiting the Canadian Maritimes? Here’s what I’ve learned from over a decade of extensive travel throughout the Atlantic provinces. If you love to armchair travel or you’re curious...

It’s World Pulses Day! Today we highlight the small seeds with a big impact. Pulses are a remarkable crop; they are drout-resisant, with many health benefits. Pulses not only boost our food...

Winter is for batch cooking comfort foods, like this simple, one-pot beef and lentil Bolognaise. Nearly a decade ago I took the Pulse Pledge, and ever since I’ve been boosting my Bolognaise sauce...

A creative round-up of 19 events and parties to host from January to December. For a blog about simple cooking and baking, it might feel odd to outline an entire year of parties. But be it summer...

A simple tutorial for easy oven roasted cherries and practical recipes ideas for using them in breakfasts and desserts. There’s something to be said for taking an unidentifiable lump of frozen...

A vibrant salad perfect for the winter months featuring sweet oranges, bitter greens and buttery walnuts. A tangy maple dressing to bring it all together. Happy New Year, friends! After a...

A festive round-up of homemade appetizers, perfect for your next holiday party. Includes both vegetarian and meat recipes, and keeps things fairly simple. Winter holiday appetizers ideas look...

Here’s a hearty, one-pot meal that perfect for fall: Turkish-style spiced lentils with tender squash and chicken, bolstered with seasonal greens. Zero waste. One pan. Comfort food. Seasonal...

30 cozy and easy fall dinner ideas and recipes for the busy home cook. The return to a school schedule in fall is always a welcome routine. It also means we have to get serious about dinner ideas....