Author name: Frieda Evans

At the risk of sounding bossy, I urge everyone to always boil the bones! Whether it’s a stripped chicken carcass or a big beef rib bone, it is always worth it. The resulting bone broth is so useful and can either be made into a soup, or a risotto or if you don’t need it […]

My mom never made this cake, but many grandmothers and mothers before her did. I was intrigued by this cake because, well, I had all of the ingredients in my kitchen. 🙂 This was much easier to put together than I imagined and has a lovely flavor and scent of lemon. There are many recipes

As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, there’s nothing quite like indulging in some comforting, cold-weather cuisine. And what could be more satisfying than a big bowl of creamy, cheesy mac n’ cheese? This particular recipe takes things to the next level with a decadent blend of four different cheeses: creamy gouda, smoked

The great thing about minestrone is that it uses everything up; it’s a marvellous way to use all the bits and pieces in the fridge, and make sure that nothing goes to waste. This is a Harvest Minestrone, because its a perfect way to include whatever I have still growing in the garden. You can’t

Every other Tuesday, my husband has standing plans with a friend of his so Mr. Onion-hater and I often have what we call “Foodie Night.” Foodie night will sometimes entail going some place that Mr. Consumer* doesn’t particularly enjoy. Like FLIP Burger**… it’s too trendy for his down-home tastes (I don’t disagree) and he had