Cat Can Cook

For ages it seems, I have been making noise about how much I want to write my second draft of The Cat Can Cook Book. Ideas for exciting new recipes have been swirling around in my head as I work on my other business in the jewellery industry.  Today I had an epiphany and I […]

Hiya everyone!Yep, I am still around – not on CCC very much these days, but you gotta eat, right? So, today my lovely pet chickens gave me some beautiful fresh eggs, and what better way to use them than in quiches? Here is the recipe in a nutshell (eggshell?)  Cat’s Crabby Quiche (Makes 2) Preheat oven […]

I’ve come out of hibernation to write a blog post (it’s only been six months after-all) I find most of my time is juggled between my busy kids, running a household and my other business Elanne & Ivy Jewellery, but I must say I certainly miss blogging. Over the next few weeks, I’ve given myself […]

I need to apologize to my awesome CCC Fans. Why? Because I haven’t posted here in seven months. Would you believe me if I told you – life’s been busy? Two kids, a house full of pets a backyard full of chickens, and the owner of this business, food writing gigs on the side as […]

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about natural products, and making more informed choices about the health and beauty products my family uses. I really never realised all of the toxins used in conventional drug-store products, so I’ve decided not to buy many of them anymore and opt for home-made and locally-made safer versions. Slowly, […]

Our largest hen Ruby (affectionately known as “Big Bird”) strolling by When we got our backyard chickens last spring, we had no idea how lovely they would be, or how much we would fall in love with these beautiful, peaceful birds. The popularity of backyard chickens is really growing, as cities are increasingly aware of […]

My goodness – it’s been AGES since I last posted. It’s one of those “life got in the way of life” type-things – I guess in honesty, we all do it. Family, work, busy schedules…etc. Sometimes it adds up. But, I am here. Posting today was a priority, and if you are reading this, then […]

I mentioned this very briefly the other day on Facebook, but I wanted to post a little more about it here as well. If you have a baby, are expecting, or have an expectant friend, this is the giveaway for you! The amazing folks over at President’s Choice have generously offered me a beautiful gift […]

Since going back to the veggie life-style, I have been searching for more ways to eat the foods I love with a veggie twist on some of my formerly favourite recipes. Today I made one of my all-time favourite dishes without the traditional ingredient used, chicken. Honestly, it was SO good! Try it and find […]

I was up visiting my parents today, and when it came time to prepare lunch, my Mom had an idea to try out a new veggie recipe she’d found. So we took a pretty basic Black Bean Burger recipe, and made it fabulous, flavourful and colourful! I also whipped together a herbed mayo to go […]