Last year around this time I posted a tried-and-true method for freezing seasonal berries. But I neglected to write about my actual favourite method of freezing berries: in homemade syrup. The syrup, simply made with about equal parts sugar and water, coats the berries beautifully, preventing freezer-burn, preserving the fruity berry flavour, deterring mushiness, and generally
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June 28, 2011
Frozen Strawberries in Syrup
September 6, 2010
Moist and Fluffy Kefir Pancakes
This rainy Labour Day morning most definitely called for pancakes. Notice I am not admitting that it was yesterday’s huge pantry clean-out that dictated the breakfast menu today. I definitely did not find many jars of last year’s Apricot Preserves, blackberry sauce and red strawberry jam, all of which needed to be used up ASAP. That’s right, I
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May 7, 2010
School Day Large-Flake Oatmeal Method
The School Day Oatmeal Method is not really quick or dirty, but it works around a busy weekday morning, so you can still have a yummy, warm, filling, tasty breakfast. Better than cold cereal.
May 3, 2010
Three Bears Porridge
A seven-year-old is inspired by the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and invents the yummiest porridge ever, now a favourite breakfast in our home, in both winter and summer.
