We were first introduced to Vin Chaud on our honeymoon in Italy in January of 2013 and became reacquainted with it in 2017 when we spent Christmas in beautiful Quebec City. We’d wander the streets of Quartier Petit Champlain and duck into pubs to enjoy a hot mug or belly up to the Winterbar at …
Not Your Mama’s Meatloaf
Truth be told, I don’t recall my mother or grandmothers EVER making meatloaf! But the age-old tale of kids not loving their mother’s meatloaf had me believing this was one dish I wasn’t missing out on…UNTIL I came across Black Peppercorn’s recipe while searching for things to do with ground beef! I’ve made some minor adjustments …
Saskatoon Pie
My husband LOVES pie and summer just isn’t complete without at least one Saskatoon Pie! Saskatoon berries grow bountifully in the wild in our province. They look like a blueberry but are a bit more tart and nutty. If you’re from the prairies, you have definitely grown up on Saskatoon pie. You can use the …
Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
There is nothing more comforting on a lazy Sunday than the smell of a stew simmering in the slow cooker. This stew comes up often in the meal prepping rotation because we can make one on Sunday and enjoy it for a few days throughout the week. Sometimes I skip the potatoes in the recipe …
Lazy Spoon Homemade Burgers
There is nothing better than a juicy homemade burger on a summer day! This recipe is our “go to” hamburger patty recipe. We substitute bread crumbs with crushed BBQ chips which makes the recipe gluten-free but it also gives the burger an extra punch. LazySpoon BBQ Hamburgers Ingredients 2 lbs ground beef 2 eggs, lightly …
The First Cattle Farmer I Ever Loved
June 2, 2013 My grandfather died today at the age of 87 years old. He was a boisterous man who exuded humility, strength, honour, faith and compassion. He was deeply respected by his family and community. Grandpa was a true patriarch; married to my beautiful grandmother for over 60 years, he fathered 6 children, 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren (with 2 …






