Recipes

ACTIVE TIME: 45 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN. I SERVES: 6 – 8 Ingredients: CORNMEAL CAKE 1/2 cup of salted butter, melted 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups Bobs Red Mill gluten free 1:1 all-purpose flour 3/4 cup Bobs Red Mill gluten free cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries BUTTERMILK GLAZE 1/2 – 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons butter milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350°. Cream melted butter, brown sugar, honey,...

This was the 80th anniversary of the American Beekeeping Federation convention. About 500 participants from throughout the country attended. By: Charles & Karen Nielsen Lorence The American Beekeeping Federation had their 2023 convention in Jacksonville, Florida from January 4-7, 2023. About five hundred people attended including a few international people. We were all delighted to attend. Even the weather cooperated. Now we are all anticipating the 2024 convention in New Orleans. Three speakers were showcased, one of which was Diana Cox Foster who runs the pollinating insect research unit out of Logan, Utah. Their studies include other pollinating insects in...

The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 节气 jiéqì solar terms based on seasonal changes and natural phenomenon. They play an important role in guiding agricultural activities, even to this day. But even city-dwellers like us can enjoy them. Each solar term has its own associated customs, traditions, and even recipes. In Solar Terms 101, we delve into what makes each one special... Name of the solar term: 惊蛰 jīngzhé lit. “Awakening of Insects” Gregorian date: Mar 5 or 6 (Mar 6, 2023) What is jingzhe all about Jingzhe arrives as the third solar term of spring on Mar 5 or Mar...

Happy Friday everyone and happy March - it's been a week alright. At the start of the week, Elliott got a stomach bug and was up all night one night and then yesterday we caught it in the middle of the night. But, we are all recovering and we are off to Disneyland tomorrow so I'm ready for a busy, fun vacation. ONE  I purchased everything in this post - this post contains affiliate links This past week, Calgary Wordfest held an event with my favourite author - Cherie Dimaline, for her new book Venco! I'm a huge fan so this...

Quick and easy Glazed Carrots - Made with fresh sliced carrots, sweet brown sugar or honey and a few dabs of rich butter. This recipe is proof that it doesn't take much to upgrade a simple vegetable and make it beautifully shine, both in taste and presentation! Sweet Brown Sugar or Honey Glazed Carrots You may find these are reminiscent of sweet potatoes but with a fraction of the time effort! And you only need 5 ingredients (plus salt and pepper). Carrots are sliced on a biased, steamed in a skillet until nearly tender, then sautéed with butter and brown...