A colleague of mine gave me this recipe years ago, we love it so much we have never bought a jar of pasta sauce since. We make in several times a year and almost always have a jar or two in the freezer, perfect for a quick, no fuss dinner! {This recipe is slightly modified from the original} {Taken after approximately 4 hours of simmering, did it ever smell good!} … [Read more...]
Quesadillas ~ Simple, Quick and Delicious! {Recipe}
September 15, 2012 by · 4 Comments
Quesadillas are perfect for busy school nights, prepare the ingredients the night before; when you get home, simply spread the flour tortillas with cream cheese, top with your favourite ingredients, pop them into frying pan for a couple minutes on each side and voilà, dinner is served! This recipe is adapted from - Fresh with Anna Olson … [Read more...]
LIVING GREEN – Save water by setting up a self-irrigation system in your container plants
July 21, 2012 by · 4 Comments
Tip # 54 Make a simple self-irrigating water system Are you like me and keep forgetting to water your container vegetables, herbs and flowers? I also hate when the water runs over the top and out the bottom...what a waste of water! Well, I found this simple solution online at Earth911.com. It's a simple to set up, self irrigation system that will save you time and water. … [Read more...]
Cottage Pie ~ Recipe ~
March 6, 2012 by · 3 Comments
I have been making this for years, it's an old "stand-by" when I don't know what to make for dinner. It's not at all fancy, but it's pretty tasty, goes together quickly and I usually always have these ingredients on hand. … [Read more...]