It’s June in the Netherlands and, here in The Hague, wild roses are everywhere if you know where to look. We’ve seen them in playgrounds, in gardens and (by the millions) in the sand dunes along the beach. For keen home cooks, these roses aren’t merely pretty to look at. They’re edible! Just make sure …read more >>
It’s been nearly 20 years since my husband and I left home — the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick — for a life abroad. Looking back, there’s not much we miss. We feel more at home in the Netherlands than we do when returning to Canada but we still retain touches of our upbringing, …read more >>
This is a recipe for homemade washing powder or laundry detergent. We started mixing this up ourselves a few years ago. It’s incredibly easy to make (takes just 5 minutes to mix enough for several weeks!), costs about a fifth of the laundry soap we used to buy at the supermarket (Neutral 0%) and we …read more >>
Sweet. Chewy. Golden outside and soft inside. What’s not to love about coconut macaroons? These are at the top of my list of favourite cookies and not just because they taste so darn good. It’s also because they’re easy. If you need emergency “I have to go to a party tomorrow and totally forgot” cookies, …read more >>
Every mom needs a trick up their sleeve and this is mine: a perfectly wonderful chocolate cake that literally takes minutes to throw together. I call it my lifesaver chocolate cake because it’s the one I always turn to if I just need a cake, quickly. Let’s face it, there are usually not enough hours …read more >>
I love homemade equivalents to store-bought items, but only if they’re easy! Oh sure, I’ve been known to experiment with all kinds of things (like making my own mozzarella cheese and worcestershire sauce). I’ll try anything once but the only recipes that get made over and over again are the ones that are straightforward and …read more >>
Before we had kids, I’d spend hours in the kitchen. I still love cooking but now time (or lack of it) plays a big role in what I cook. Thankfully, a few of my “old classics” still fit into life as a parent. I’ve been making these scones for years, and I hope I’ll be …read more >>
Many many years ago, I found this recipe on the internet. I made it once and fell in love. Mutter Paneer (sometimes also called Matar Paneer) is a vegetarian curry from northern India. I love it for many reasons. The ingredients are fairly easy to find and it’s quick to make. For the time you …read more >>
