kittystockings, I'm from PEI. Same sized turnips, but no wax covering. :) Kathryn, I'm not sure how well mashed turnip would freeze. I know if Mom is just making a bit, she cuts off wh...

I don't know what the size of your turnips are, but ours are the size of a cantaloupe. One turnip to two potatoes is a pretty strong turnip ratio; my mom probably cooks half a turnip for 2-3 people...

Martha Stewart has a recipe for ginger brownies that uses ginger powder and 1 tbsp of fresh grated ginger. They are fantastic! Even my friend that hates chocolate (I know) loves them.

blondee, if you have any Cucina Moderna's near you, they carry Barkeepers Friend. That's where I got mine.

I always spread my grilled cheese with my homemade mustard pickles - both pieces of bread, on the inside, of course. I have some gorgeous carmelized onion cheddar I'm going to use, but normally I u...

I really don't get this - I come from the land of potatoes, and it's not like they grow all year. We'd usually get about 100 pounds in October and just stick them in the basement somewhere. Potatoe...

I do exactly what Sara said - shape them into balls, freeze, and then put them into ziplock bags. I always bake mine, for three reasons: 1) they are healthier, 2) they are low maintenance, and 3) I...

The reason why I'd expect people to know what PEI stands for, or at least to know that it's a province, is that it is most commonly called "PEI" and not "Prince Edward Island". We don't go around s...

Vinta crackers are my favourite. They have a great crunch, great taste, and they're hearty - they can stand up to a lot of dips, spreads, etc., and not get soggy. Man alive, they're good.

I visited Cornwall a few years ago, and this really takes me back. I loved that place. I remember getting off the train in Penzance and how the entire city smelled like a pasty. I also found out th...

My favourite grocery nearby has an amazing selection of cheeses, including a fantastic carmelized onion cheddar imported from England. I bet this sandwich would be yummy with those additions.

We had an ant problem when I was a kid. We poured boiling water on the ant hills we found, and we sprinkled flour on the doorsill - Mom swears they can't cross it, because they choke on the dust. S...

I don't make it every time - depends on what kind of bread I'm in the mood for. It is lovely bread, though. I don't have a Le Creuset, cast-iron pan, etc., but that shouldn't stop you. I just cut t...

That's how my mom ALWAYS preps strawberries...just buds them. I don't know why people would think it's gross; it's just the stem after all. In the end, it's all good!

Fanny Farmer has been around for over 100 years, I believe, and it is the ONLY cookbook my mom uses. Seriously, it is her go to book for everything. I recommend you get the big fat paperback editio...

I've never really had problems with my lasagne noodles sticking. And I'm Canadian and never, ever saw at toast rack until I went to England, nor do I know anyone who uses one. Just because we respe...

I didn't try to get rid of mine; I fed him candy necklaces (I was 8). Our mouse used to watch Saturday morning cartoons with me every week until the dog got him. Poor little guy.

Oh my GOD. Not a good post to read before supper.

My mom used to use it when making molasses cookies, just like her mom did. Good stuff!

Ah cheese curds...an essential item when making poutine!