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In the heat of summer, I love entertaining friends and family and the challenge is to keep my kitchen as cool as possible. This summer I am excited to be teaming up with Paderno Kitchenware for their new small appliances.  I’ve been using their 6-Quart Slow Cooker nearly every day instead of using my stove.…

Now that spring is here, it’s time to introduce bright, fresh and spring forward flavours. My first rhubarb bake of the season is a rhubarb, raspberry and apple compote crumble cake. The rhubarb’s tartness complements the sweet raspberries and apples. Then there’s the crumble topping. I like using Rogers Foods 100% Canadian Grown Porridge Oats…

The hubby and I are eating a lot more plant based meals. Other than the daily salad lineup, I’m trying out a variety of other vegan recipes. This is the time of summer eating and I’m serving up not only good taste, but good health with these Black Bean Burgers. They are the best vegan…

Have you ever made French toast in the slow cooker? I used my Paderno Kitchenware 6-Quart Slow Cooker to do just that! Think bread, egg and cream slow cooked into the most luxurious breakfast treat!  What’s not to love about this comforting weekend dish that allows you to eat dessert for breakfast, when it’s made…

I couldn’t be happier that we have warm summer days and fresh locally grown produce. My goal is to use as much local produce from the markets and farms that are in close proximity while keeping my kitchen as cool as possible during the hot summer. The solution is keeping my Paderno Slow Cooker on…