Pear season is in full swing and there are so many ways to enjoy them; whether as a snack on their own, in a salad, part of the cheese board or dessert.   Pears are one of the world's oldest cultivated fruit.  However, there is…

First, we would like to say a big thank you to Waltzing the Dragon for featuring this recipe in their September 2018 newsletter. Their comprehensive resources on everything T1D have been an infallible support to our family over the years. If you have not yet…

Thanks to cousin Trisha for the recipe! This is so good, whether you have leftover roasted chicken/turkey or cook a breast or two. Perfect in butter lettuce as a wrap or in a croissant. Chicken or Turkey Salad Sandwiches were created in a Rhode Island…

  Easy lunches are those created by every person in the kitchen and how they like it! Foregoing the discussion about how to make the perfect wrap. Wraps are fun and easy. Originally from the Mediterranean, the lunch wrap in its current form comes from…

This is family comfort food at its best. A friend from University gave me this recipe decades ago, and it has been a staple for the entire family ever since. My mom always has some on hand in her freezer for the days you want…

  This is a hearty, mildly flavored soup. It’s easily halved if you have leftover roasted cauliflower. A lot of people either like cauliflower or don’t. If you do, this soup is worth a try in the fall when vegetables are still great and the…

  Lunch is a pretty casual affair for the most part. Tuna is a staple, whether it’s on rice cakes, bread or part of a salad. Here we’ve dressed it up with avocado and olives on a very hot summer day.

One of our favourite lunches to serve company after a long drive is a Charcuterie. It’s casual and everyone gets lots to sample. The beauty of a charcuterie board are the endless options, depending on what is appealing at the market. The time of day…

  There are so many things to do with leftover steak on a hot day. Today the steak is thinly sliced and grilled with cheese. Sometimes it is in the salad, or in the breakfast potato hash. Everyone gets a break, including the chef. We…

These Salmon Cakes are a family favorite for us and probably get made every two weeks in the summer. The girls love it so much that I’ve had to start making a double batch! A light salmon cake that works well as a main or…