Category Archives: Grains
Smidge’s Granola Recipe
Still lots of Autumn “nesting” going on over here in the Smidgen kitchen. The bottomless granola bin ran
Linky Love & the Best Oatmeal Cookies Ever
Fall continues its’ ruthless advance and brings with it condensed days, shivery weather and murky gray skies
“I was 32 when I started cooking; up until then I just ate” Julia Child
I feel compelled to divulge that food hasn’t always been the most awesome, incredible, and peachy adventure that
Crunchy Low Fat Health Bread
I was still feeling flush from the great pizza dough escapade this past weekend, so when I spied a few packets of
Jane-Do’s Pizza Dough
I spent an hour “Junktiqueing” over at Lois Lane’s in Kelowna the other day. I truly believe that she has the most
Fragrant Cinnamon Nutmeg French Toast when Going Nutty at the Lake
Sometimes it rains… And sometimes it rains a lot… And sometimes it rains too damn much. Here’s my list of “36 Things
“Rictusempra” Chili Cook-Off with Gran’s Cornbread
There’s been a focus on cooking in volume these past few weeks, Super Store has become my new friend. Gone
Groats, Oats and Lakeside Porches
In the summer, I love to slip out from under the covers long before everyone else wakes up. This is a must for
Bidding a Fond Farewell to Sugar
LAKESIDE ALERT… the newest guest to be welcomed into our lakeside home has abstained from sugar for 2 1/2 months
Yogurt, Granola and Rhubarb Compote Parfait
My friend Paula will tell you to “Just step away from the buffet”. As luck would have it,
The Petulant Chef Bakes “Just Perfect” Baked Blueberry Oatmeal Brekky Comfort Jars
There is a saying that “If some things are better left unsaid, then maybe they too are better left
the rhubarb patch ~ Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp
And so it is Spring… and along with it comes cold memories of rain, sun dresses, knee socks and skinned knees,
The Petulant Chef Bakes a Batch of Granola
When feeling oppressed by Mother Nature‘s fresh dump of snow, one must resolve to stay strong and not burst




















