Mom, the Lunch Lady

 These deliciously light rhubarb strawberry muffins are tangy sweet and so fluffy. You'll never buy another bakery muffin again. Jump to Recipe This year my rhubarb plant is just taking over. I've already picked a good portion of it, and there is still tons left. I need to pick, chop and freeze for this winter. Rhubarb is one of my favourite Spring bounties. I love that it also lasts all summer long. I've got so many great memories associated with rhubarb, that it wouldn't be summer without at least one rhubarb confection. Since we only have 4 weeks of school (and work for me yay!) before summer break, parents everywhere are exhausted and running on fumes. Making recipes like these muffins helps me have yummy snacks in the house, for my hungry teens. They grab one as a quick breakfast, or put one in their backpacks and lunches for school. I will be making these all summer long, since they are so quick and easy to make. The trick to these gorgeously fluffy muffins is the...

 This classic Fall dessert can not be easier to make. The intoxicating smell will have your tummy rumbling. Served with vanilla ice cream, you'll be in dessert heaven. Jump to Recipe With the days getting shorter and the sun setting at 4:30, the family has been prepping for hibernation, or so it seems. We are all ravenous, and craving comfort food and dessert. When dessert come in play, the simpler the better. While I love baking, I also love simple desserts I can make day of the week. Apple crumble has always been one of those desserts. The hardest part is peeling the apples. Once peeled and sliced, this apple crumble comes together in a snap. I usually throw my apple crumble in the oven, while before we sit down for dinner. That way, but the time we are done eating, clearing the table and doing the dishes, it has had time to bake and cool slightly for dessert. How is Apple Crumble Different Than Apple Crisp? A crisp is a baked fruit dessert usually topped with a layer of butter, ...

 Is there anything more special than waking up on Christmas morning? Once the gifts are unwrapped and tummies are rumbling it's time to indulge in a delicious breakfast spread. These breakfast and brunch ideas are sure to keep you satisfied while cooking up that Christmas meal. As a French Canadian, I didn't really experience the whole Christmas morning gift opening until I moved out and had a family of my own. Due to the pandemic, the past few years have been spent with my SO's family and we have celebrated Christmas in the morning and have enjoyed a Christmas brunch to tide us over until the magnificent feast. Here are some impressive and mouthwatering Christmas morning brunch recipes, to make the holidays Merry and Bright. Make Ahead Pancake Casserole This make ahead pancake casserole is a great Christmas morning brunch. It can be made the night before and popped in the fridge. Christmas morning you pop it in the oven to finish baking and you'll have a delicious favo...