Waffles were first made in the 1600’s using a cast iron waffle iron that was hinged and held over an open fire to cook. In the 1840’s, it was suggested to not use shallow waffle pans that cooked 4 at a time as they were never any good. In 1869, a patent came out for…
Month: June 2020
Checking on our Garden
In just a few short days, warm weather and wonderful rain, we have much more sprouting up in our garden. Let’s check on the garden. We have patty pans sprouted (which are also called summer squash or scallop squash). They are tender, require no peeling and are delicious sliced and sauteed in butter and oil…
Chicken Vegetable Soup
One-pot meals are one of my favourite meals to make and soups are definitely a one-pot meal! My family enjoys soups year round – on cooler, rainy summer days, crisp fall days or freezing cold winter days. It’s a great way to feed many hungry tummies and soups are always delicious the next day! This…
Welcome to our Garden
We planted our garden now a few weeks ago, and things are starting to sprout and grow! It is so exciting to see what is growing after weeding and watering and looking after it! Raised flower beds are a great way to grow vegetables and things like strawberries or pineberries. They do not take up…
