Rooted In Canada
Caribbean Chicken — A Toast to Bacardi Man
A story about a father nicknamed Bacardi-Man, a rum I finally learned to love, and the Caribbean chicken skewers that became my go-to for feeding friends.
Summer Salads: Silvana’s Curried Rice Salad
A potluck salad that started with a doctor's wife and a barbecue invitation — now Sue's go-to for every summer gathering. Sweet, savoury, and better the longer it sits.
Peasant Bread and Cottage Baking
A borrowed library book, warm water and yeast, and a father who punched the dough like he knew what he was doing. The cottage bread that started it all — and the no-knead peasant loaf that brings it back every time.
Rhubarb Pie and the most neglected plant in the garden
A backyard hedge, a bowl of sugar, and a rhubarb plant nobody could kill — the memories behind a pie that's anything but the typical strawberry-rhubarb.
5-Star Chocolate Chip Cookies
A classic chocolate chip cookie recipe shared between lifelong friends. Crispy edges, chewy centres — and just as good with mini eggs, pecans, or caramel.
Spiced Blueberry Jam
A small-batch spiced blueberry jam with cinnamon and cloves. Sue's favourite for over 20 years — spread on toast with cream cheese. Recipe inside.
Smokey Pulled Pork and The Slow Living Trend
A smokey pulled pork recipe made in the slow cooker — tender, saucy, and perfect on crusty buns. Plus a story about slow living and coming home to dinner already done.