This week: Getting started with charcoal grilling, easy chicken skewers, and planting tomatoes. Hi Reader, Summer is nearly here, and it’s time to soak in the sunshine, get our hands a little dirty, and enjoy the flavours of the season. 🍅 Grow Something DeliciousThere's still time to plant tomatoes! This beginner-friendly guide covers everything you need, even if you're growing in containers. 👉 How to Grow Tomatoes (jump to "How to Plant Seedlings") In the Garden (on YouTube)I shared a...
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May 10, 2025 In This Newsletter: • Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches • Pimento Cheese Tea Sandwiches • 5 more recipes from blogger friends + guides to loose leaf tea Hi Reader, Planning a tea party, spring brunch, or just craving something cozy and savoury? I’ve gathered 7 easy and delicious tea sandwich recipes (including a couple of my own!) that are perfect for snacking and sharing. You’ll also find tips for serving, storing, and pairing your sandwiches with the perfect cup of tea. 👉 Read the...
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April 26, 2025 Smoked Salmon Canapés with Asparagus These bite-sized bundles are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a chic cocktail party or a laid-back brunch with friends. ⏲️ 18 Mins • 🍽️ Appetizer⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.3 from 12 votes VIEW FULL RECIPE Cozy Links These were a few of my favourite reads this week — I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. 🐈 8 Things Your Cat LovesThe Spruce Pets 🧈 A List of 10 Small But Perfect Things Joy the Baker 🌎 Simple Ways to Use Less PlasticCamille...
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April 19, 2025 In This Newsletter: • Easier Eggs Benedict • Maple Cream Cookies • An Important Reminder for Cat Owners Hi Reader, We’re in that in-between season where one day feels like spring, and the next still holds onto winter. I like to use this time to prepare for the warmer months, before life gets (more) hectic. Now's a great time to plan your Spring meals, restock your pantry, and maybe start a few seeds for your garden. Have a great weekend, Eggs Benedict with Asparagus Learn how...
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In This newsletter: • A Pantry-Friendly Soup Recipe • Delicious Easter Recipes • Cozy Spring Ideas Hi Reader, How's your April going so far? Spring is slowly starting to show up here... I can see a few crocuses in my backyard but it's still freezing cold where I am. I’m impatiently waiting for the weather to warm up just enough so I can finally start planting my spring vegetables outside! For now, I’m keeping cozy indoors with a new soup recipe and some fresh updates that I’m excited to share...
3 months ago • 1 min read
In This newsletter: • An Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipe • Grocery Store Hacks to Save Money • Gardening Articles to Help You Get Started on Spring Hi Reader, Today I'm sharing a new recipe: a simple and healthy toasted muesli to kickstart your mornings! I've also included some quick links with handy grocery store hacks to save a few bucks, a list of vegetables that are easy to grow from seed, and my guide to starting seeds indoors. I hope you enjoy these blog posts! Let me know if you have any...
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Hi Reader, Did you grow up with the excitement of having Snow Days? Here in Ontario, Canada we're pretty much guaranteed to have school cancelled at least once every winter. Now as an adult, I still look forward to snow days, even though they don't mean I get the day off of work. I love how bright the day after a big snowfall can be, with the sun reflecting off the giant piles of snow. And it’s the perfect excuse to get cozy—eventually. Today was a real snow day—the kind that starts with...
5 months ago • 1 min read
In This newsletter: • My Favourite Rice Dish of All Time • One of My Family's Go-To Rice Dishes • An Easy Rice Pudding Anyone Can Make Hi Reader, How was your week? I've been sick and our furnace broke down this morning, so today's newsletter is going to be short and sweet. I hope you enjoy these cozy rice recipes. Stay toasty! Shareba Persian Rice with Potato Tahdig This Iranian dish pairs fluffy buttery saffron rice with crispy fried potatoes! This is easily one of my favourite dishes of...
5 months ago • 1 min read
In This newsletter: • 11 Awesome Canadian Seed Companies • Why I Enjoy Growing from Seeds • How to Grow Sprouts at Home Hi Reader, January felt like it would never end, but we’ve made it through! For those of you eager to start planning your 2025 edible gardens, I’m sharing some gardening articles to help you get a head start. It might seem early, but now is the perfect time to buy your seeds! The most unique and sought-after varieties tend to sell out long before Spring, so if you can, get...
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