Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. ~Chinese Proverb Finding snacks for kids that are good for them AND that they will eat can sometimes be challenging. These Apple Oatmeal Power Bars come to the rescue. They are soft (but not cakey), with a bit of … [Read more...]
DIY Brownie Mix
Everywhere in the world there are tensions - economic, political, religious. So we need chocolate. ~Alain Ducasse I have three kids who like to bake, and while I think it's important for children to learn their way around the kitchen, I'm not always thrilled by the mess that … [Read more...]
Graham Cracker Cake with Chocolate Ganache and Marshmallow Frosting (aka S’more Cake)
Sarcastic people tend to be marshmallows under the armor. ~Stephen King Growing up in the seventies on the east coast of Canada, I never ate a s'more. We had plenty of bonfires, and ate lots of toasted marshmallows, but the only s'mores I encountered were in books. When I … [Read more...]
Apple Oatmeal Bars
I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught. ~Winston Churchill It's the beginning of August, and already the 's' word has crept into our daily conversations. Fresh school supplies are amassing in a corner of the kitchen, and the girls have weeded … [Read more...]
Hey Summer Butterscotch Pecan Bars
In summer, the song sings itself. ~William Carlos Williams In Canada, the second Monday in May is a national holiday, with this long weekend marking the beginning of our summer season. The garden centers are open, the barbecues are out of the shed and there's a three or four … [Read more...]