Did anyone else’s grandma make a red hamburger relish? For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, red relish is sweet and tangy, made with tomatoes, cucumbers, celery & onions. Despite owning all her recipe books, I could not find the recipe she used. My initial
Get inspired by these easy tablescapes, perfect for your next party, special meal with your family, or Easter celebration. I’ve created 7 colourful options that are sure to impress your guests, along with some tips and tricks to make creating your own a breeze.
After posting about the kitchen makeover, a couple of my readers had asked if I was happy with chalk paint on my cupboards, so I thought I would make this post. If you’ve been on Pinterest any length of time, you’ve probably run across posts about the magic of chalk
I have a confession to make. I really wanted to reveal my kitchen to you guys, so I started the whole decluttering series to make sure my kitchen would be clean enough. A series is not made out of two posts, you say? Don’t worry, more is coming. Let’s all
Decluttering can be a lonely job, so lets walk through it together. I’ll share my pictures and thought process as I’m working my way through my home. If you are someone who is a very logical and ordered thinker, this post may not be for you. My brain just doesn’t
Welcome to the first annual Shifting Roots Christmas home tour! Does it count as a home tour if only two of your rooms are featured. . . just barely. . .? I say yes. Last year when we packed away the Christmas decorations we pared down considerably. I also wasn’t
When I planted the basil back in May, I was severely disappointed with how few seeds were in the packet. Surely this would not give me enough basil to make the pesto I was dreaming off. I was so wrong. The above photo is all the basil I harvested. The
Zucchini week has ended up turning into zucchini month, but life happens. We finally got some good news and found tenants for our home in Humboldt. We spent the last week sorting everything out and moving the last bit of our stuff, so this post has happened much later than
Love brownies but don’t like all the fat & sugar? While this recipe isn’t “healthy” per se, the addition of zucchini cuts down on both a half cup of sugar & butter in the original recipe, saving you 67 calories a serving.
When you think of desserts that use zucchini, you probably think of chocolate zucchini cake or some variation of zucchini loaf. Those are awesome, but I wanted to try something that my young son would actually eat. He doesn’t like chocolate, so white cake it is.
Hi, I’m Kristen and I help new gardeners learn to grow their own vegetables and beautify their yards. I also share recipes that use all those delicious garden produce. Grab a coffee (and your gardening gloves) and join me for gardening tips, simple recipes, and the occasional DIY, all from the lovely city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
