Welcome to Weekend Potluck 708 — we’re so glad you could join us! This week’s featured recipes are Homestyle Chicken & Noodles, Eggnog Tres Leches Cake, Christmas Cranberry Cake, and Crock Pot Turkey Breast with Gravy. Welcome to the Party! Here’s How It Works: Click the photo or recipe title you like to visit the … Read more

The Québec Maritime region was the second area we explored on our recent road trip. It spans four eastern Québec regions—Côte‑Nord, Bas‑Saint‑Laurent, Gaspésie and the Îles de la Madeleine—and is renowned for dramatic coastal scenery, abundant wildlife and world-class whale watching. These coastal destinations attract travelers from across Canada and around the globe. Outside the … Read more

“I’m sending you something in the mail, keep an eye out for it.” A message from my best friend in Saskatchewan sparked my curiosity. We often exchange little surprises, so I eagerly waited for the package. When it finally arrived, tearing open the envelope felt like Christmas morning. I couldn’t help but squeal with delight … Read more

“Sometimes a person needs a story more than food to stay alive.”― Barry López.   When I first started baking, looking for new recipes could be overwhelming. Every post claimed to be “my favourite,” “the best ever,” or “the world’s greatest.” How do you choose when a search for vanilla cupcakes returns thousands of “ultimate” … Read more

These Bacon Halloumi Bites are incredibly simple to make and always disappear fast. The combination of squeaky halloumi and salty bacon with a hint of black pepper and fresh chives makes them utterly moreish — ideal for parties, barbecues or casual get-togethers. They’re small, flavour-packed and perfect as finger food. Serve them hot from the … Read more

Murphy Bed Plans are more approachable than many people think. Whether you’ve been considering a Queen Murphy Bed or a Murphy Bed Kit, you can build your own wall bed without buying an expensive kit. A wall bed is a smart way to free up space in an office, turn a playroom into a guest … Read more

High Protein Pumpkin Mousse made with silken tofu tastes like a spoonful of pumpkin pie filling melting in your mouth—only with a protein boost. Blend silken tofu, pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a touch of sugar to create a silky, satisfying no‑bake dessert that’s perfect for pumpkin pie lovers. Nut Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, … Read more

I loved this Cottage Cheese Bread recipe made with rolled oats instead of flour. It’s simple to prepare using common pantry ingredients and delivers a moist, protein-packed loaf—about 10 grams of protein per slice—perfect for breakfast or snacks. Everyone seems to be making cottage cheese bread, so I tested my own version using rolled oats, … Read more

These gluten-free banana muffins are soft, tender, just sweet enough, and may even taste better than traditional banana muffins. “I finally found the perfect gluten-free muffins. These were a breeze to make and my family didn’t even realize they were GF!” – Claud One of my favorite childhood treats was my mom’s banana bread, made … Read more