Leftover lunch wonders

Why did it take me so long to discover the benefits of a thermos?  I have struggled for many years to provide healthy lunches for my son.  But avoiding processed meats, with a finicky eater, results in many uneaten lunches….

Spaghetti Squash Surprise

Ok, I admit I’m in a bit of a squash phase.  How can I resist? Did I mention that I picked up about 15 different types of squash from my favourite farmer?  They are so beautiful.  But even more, they…

Do flax seeds balance out chocolate chips ?

I’ve been baking lately and always am looking to appeal to fussy and suspicious eaters, while satisfying my need to keep things somewhat healthy.  So last week, I had some very ripe bananas and made one of my usual banana…

14 pound Hubbard squash – that’s a lot of soup!

We recently picked up a 14 pound Hubbard squash from a local farmer.  This was a big, beautiful bluish green beauty.  I like this type of squash; it has a great flavor and wonderful texture.  And just in time for…