Nicole MacPherson

Aug 19, 2024 | yummymummyclub.ca | Nicole MacPherson |Sharon DeVellis |Sharon Devellis

Did you know that most commercial tomato sauces and soups contain added sugar? Even ones touted as being healthy choices contain added sugar, either in the form of cane sugar or in glucose/ fructose form. I'm not anti-sugar, but I prefer it in my desserts - not my spaghetti. There's a reason for the added sugar, and that is that tomatoes are acidic little orbs.

Aug 5, 2024 | yummymummyclub.ca | Nicole MacPherson |Sharon DeVellis |Sharon Devellis

I don't know what it's like where you are, but where I live the mornings are cold and frosty, and even the sunny afternoons feel cold. I love a lot of things about fall - the boots and sweaters and scarves, the colours of the leaves against the bright blue skies, cups of cinnamon tea and the urge to bake everything. The thing I don't like about fall - other than it's the brief segue into a long winter - is that I'm cold.

Aug 5, 2024 | yummymummyclub.ca | Nicole MacPherson |Sharon DeVellis |Sharon Devellis

It's a fact: I love holidays and celebrations of all kinds. I especially love the delicious, delectable, and decadent foods that go with holidays and celebrations, so it was no surprise that I devoured the new cookbook by Ree Drummond, "A Year of Holidays."When Harper Collins Canada offered to send me this book to review, I jumped at the chance. I'm so glad I did; this book is absolutely gorgeous and chock-full of wonderful recipes and personal anecdotes.

Jan 13, 2024 | yummymummyclub.ca | Nicole MacPherson |Sharon DeVellis |Sharon Devellis

There's something lovely about seasonal change, isn't there? I admit that I am more of a Summer Girl than anything else; I love sunshine and warmth and fresh, local vegetables, and am loathe to say goodbye to it. However, there is something cozy and comforting about fall; the crisp air, the crunchy leaves, the glory of orange and red trees against the blue skies. It feels festive and happy, somehow, even if it's the harbinger for winter.

Dec 2, 2023 | yummymummyclub.ca | Nicole MacPherson |Sharon DeVellis |Sharon Devellis

In my books, there are two hostess gifts that are always acceptable: wine and chocolate. Where recipients might be less than enthused about homemade wine, homemade chocolates are a different story altogether. Chocolate truffles are a decadent and impressive, yet incredibly simple gift from the kitchen. The Peppermint Bark You'll BiteThe key to making these truffles is using very good quality chocolate and full-fat coconut milk.