Grilling season is upon us, and before you reach for all the sausages, patties, and steaks, consider all of your options–including fruits! If you’re only grilling meat and veggies, you’re doing it wrong. I’m not saying you should neglect all…
Confession: if I eat a pepper, usually it’s raw. If you’re like me, and you feel like you might be undervaluing this particular nightshade, maybe this easy roasted sweet pepper sauce can help you out. It’s perfect tossed with some…
It is citrus season, the perfect time to make delicious cakes, cocktails and smoothies. Blood oranges are a beautiful red coloured citrus that is deliciously sweet. They tend to be smaller than other types of oranges but don’t let the size fool you. They…
Did you know that green beans and other podded beans, like runner beans, English peas, and snap peas, are technically fruits? The succulent beans are the seeds, and the pod is the fruit, which actually makes “Beans, Beans, the Magical…
Oranges are indisputably some of the best sources of vitamin C across the globe. Originally a hybrid between a pomelo and mandarin, the orange gained massive popularity on its own. In fact, orange trees had become the most cultivated trees…
Tapas, crostinis, cheese balls, and even crab cakes, we’ve seen it all. Finger foods dominate holiday parties. Finger foods are the best ways to get your guests mingling and kickstart the festivities. But you spent hours working on putting your…
Clean up is arguably the biggest cooking pain. Preparing and cooking the meal is all fun and games, but then comes the dreaded “doing the dishes”. With big families, in particular, there are always more pots, pans, cutting boards, knives,…
Who knew vegetables could taste this good?! This creamy sauce uses cauliflower as a base and feels decadent without making you feel weighed down. Try it out with your picky eaters! It’s also a great base for extra additions,…
Fall means it’s time for apples and all the delicious baking associated with them. Apple pies, apple butter, apple crisp – we really can’t get enough. And since apples naturally pair beautifully with cinnamon, apples + cinnamon rolls are a natural fit. It’s hard to…
Stout beef stew is a classic warming dish that's perfect for fall! With the addition of red meat, you’ll definitely want to find a dark and robust beer. We're big fans of the Tool Shed Flat Cap Stout, which you…