Wholesome comfort bubbling over in a cast iron skillet- ground beef is simmered with chopped vegetables, spices, and topped a crust of creamy mashed potatoes before being put into the oven. Meet cottage pie, shepherd’s pie’s cousin. Traditionally shepherd’s pie is made from lamb, while cottage pie is made from beef. Dishes like this make…
Savory Lentil Soup
Warm, filling, and simple- this savory lentil soup hits the spot on a cold winter’s night. All that it needs a hunk of crusty bread with butter to dip in it. Lentil soup is one of those dishes that you make when you are chilled to the bones, have lots of hungry people to feed, or…
Chocolate Honey Sweetened Marshmallows
Chocolate honey sweetened marshmallows- the best marshmallows ever. Chocolate. Need I say more? I mean regular marshmallows are awesome but how can one say no to chocolate? These tasty little puffs are made with honey and grass-fed gelatin which practically equals health food, you’re welcome. Homemade marshmallows have been a favourite of mine for several years…
Creamy Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa
Creamy peanut butter hot cocoa- if you are a fan of peanut butter cups, you are in need of a mug of this in the near future. Cold winter days call for a mug (or several), of hot cocoa to warm the body and soul. Who am I kidding, hot cocoa should be enjoyed every season…
5 Products Not to Make From Scratch
Autumn has finally settled in. Routines are frimly established again, you find yourself with a bit of extra time to dive into making more of your household cleaning products and toiletries from scratch. Or you may have just decided that now is the time to dive in. Making cleaning products and toiletries can be fun…