Cranberry Benefits

Cranberry Benefits

It’s officially cranberry season in Ontario and I got the chance to venture out into a cranberry marsh. Before this little venture, I will admit, I was not really aware of how cranberries grew or how they were harvested. If you ever get the chance to visit a...
Warming Elderberry Syrup

Warming Elderberry Syrup

If you’ve been following along, you may have already seen my recipe for elderberry syrup. If you need a refresher, you can check it out here. I made this warming version for the first time last year with freshly picked elderberries from the backyard. My trees...
Hot Apple Cider

Hot Apple Cider

This is the perfect fall recipe for apple season! Lots of nutrition and even an extra immune boost for the changing seasons if you add some change of season soup mix to it. Hot Apple Cider Recipe Servings: 8-10 Prep time: 15-20 minutes, Cook time: 1-2 hours...
Pineapple Dill Sorbet

Pineapple Dill Sorbet

This recipe was inspired by the heaps of dill I had growing in my garden in the spring and I’m just getting around to posting it now. It really is the perfect summer treat especially for someone who loves dill as much as I do! I think it’s an unseemly...
Garlic Mustard Pesto

Garlic Mustard Pesto

It’s spring! The time of the year when garlic mustard is everywhere! And because it is such an invasive species here in Canada, I feel great about uprooting it and putting it to good use in pesto form. Even more reasons to feel good about eating garlic mustard...