The Okanagan Valley is well into harvest time and there’s a note on my calendar reminding me to stock up on in-season favourites. This farmer’s granddaughter may still get excited about exploring the pumpkin patches and farmer’s markets in Kelowna and the nearby towns. Each and every fall! From purchasing apples to picking out a […]

Since March 2020 I have been very fortunate and privileged to be able to work from home. It’s not that I don’t like the office, I just REALLY enjoy working from home and love the countertop workspace in my white kitchen. I may love to travel, but I am undoubtedly a homebody. Like most of […]

Adapted from The Simple Green, these soft banana bread cookies are a great recipe should you ever need a use for very ripe bananas and/or have run out of eggs. Favourite Takeaways: These delightfully soft cookies are essentially a chocolate chip cookie and banana bread hybrid. They make an excellent gluten free snack and a […]

Every spring my landlord fills their large pots and window boxes, situated at the front of the house, with simple white annuals and a little green foliage. Although a simple pairing, together they look so lovely against the dark boxes and shutters. It really adds to the home’s exterior. Also, surrounding the pots and window […]