Cat Can Cook

You never know what you have in common with someone until you discuss food with them. This recipe for gingerbread comes from a lovely little cookbook my son’s teacher wrote. Based on her Scottish heritage, the book fits well into our kitchen, and her recipes are appreciated most by my husband who shares her descent. [...]

I love getting my copy of What’s Cooking Magazine every few months. In it’s pages are amazingly simple recipes for busy families – my favorite type of cooking. Today, I am trying *my version* of the Salmon Cakes Recipe featured in the latest issue. These look absolutely delicious and possibly kid-friendly too? I guess we’ll [...]

I’ve been doing a lot of reading and research lately following my childrens’ decision to be vegetarians. After recently learning what meat is my two little animal-lovers were devastated. So, faced with the guilt of lying to them about it, I thought it best to face the facts and allow them to decide *not* to [...]

One of my favorite things to do is connect with friends and exchange news, catching up on what each other has been up to amidst the chaos of child-rearing, work and life in general. I am especially fond of get-togethers with my creative friends and family that involve working on projects! Recently, while visiting a [...]

Ah yes, the elusive avocado – well, maybe it’s not all that mysterious after all, but if you don’t know what you’re doing when it comes to choosing one and preparing it, read on my friend. Avocados are a beautiful fruit, and can be made into countless wonderful dishes. But you have to choose wisely, [...]

Years ago as a teenager, I worked for a summer in a large restaurant at the marina in my home town. What began as nothing more than a summer job to earn some extra money (I started off as a dishwasher) ended up being one of the happiest summers of my life. Within about a [...]

Forget about healthy eating for this one! It’s a definite artery-clogger, but again, as is anything in life, it’s all about the moderation. So go ahead, indulge this morning – then hit the gym this afternoon!1/4 pound bacon or corned beef, thinly sliced or crumble 2 large potatoes, peeled, sliced and blanched (boiled for a [...]

Sales of “The Cat Can Cook Book” have been going very well! Daily, I receive orders and ship my book all over the world! It always excites me to send books to Europe and Australia, and of course I love all of my Canadian and American friends too Faced with a re-print of the book [...]

Thank you Shelly Fisher for entering this recipe in my Cat Can Cook Recipe Contest in January. It’s her own invention! Chai Spice Cake 18.25oz devils food cake mix 2/3 c vanilla chai spice coffee creamer 1 chai spice tea bag steeped in 2/3 c boiling water for 3 minutes 1/2 c canola oil 3 [...]

A cheesecake a day keeps the doctor away? Oh, how I wish. If there is any one food I love, this is it! This particular one is remarkably simple to make. Just work slowly and patiently, and you’ll have a perfect masterpiece by the time you’re done, though you likely won’t want to stand around [...]