Sweeten your day with homemade rose jam
Rose jam is a delightfully delicate and floral treat to enjoy in the summer heat. This unique jam is great on bread, in yogurt, or as a topping for treats like ice cream. Learn why I am so obsessed with…
Elke Crosson
Elke has her Master in Teaching from the University of Toronto and a BA in International Relations with a minor in Spanish from the University of British Columbia. Her research was in the field of children's rights, and she now enjoys working as a Grade 3 teacher. She's also an avid cook, a baker, and avid lover of the outdoors, from foraging to hiking (and everything in between).
Quick & Easy lilac lemonade recipe for spring
Daydreaming of the delicious ways to use spring blooms has been getting me through the rainy end-of-winter blues. Speaking of, did you know that fresh lilacs are completely edible?! Lilac lemonade is one of my favorite drinks to whip up…
Honest Chefs Plate review: Worth $2.99 a meal?
Remember back in November when I wrote Hello Fresh reviews? Not long after that, we started seeing ads for a “$2.99/meals by Chefs Plate” and decided to give this meal prep service a go. So, keep reading for my honest…
Day hiking gear list (& my favorite gear!)
Just getting into hiking but feeling unsure of what to add to your day hiking gear list? I’ve got you, friend! Here’s a list of everything you will need to be prepared for a day on the trails. Day hiking…
What is a forage garden? Creating a garden that feeds you
A forage garden is a garden that grows edible plants and flowers. The idea is to give you a constant stream of food, with little effort required on your part. You can harvest from the garden as you need it,…
10 Haskap berry benefits and 2 delicious recipes
A haskap berry is a delicious berry native to Russia and Japan. Because of their hardiness, many benefits, and delicious flavor, they are commonly grown in colder regions of North America and harvested in the late summer and early fall.…
How to make a fresh haskap berry lemonade
Haskap berry lemonade is one of my favorite summer drinks. The sweetness of the simple syrup is a delicious compliment to the tart haskap berries and fresh lemon juice. Get my recipe below! Listen, I love cooking and baking. But I…
Hiking 101: A beginner’s guide to enjoying the trail
Learn about the benefits of hiking in this post. Plus, get tips for beginners new to the trails!
A beginners guide to foraging: What you need to know
There’s something magical about being in the woods, surrounded by nature and harvesting your own food or medicine. For me, foraging brings immense peace in a world that is largely artificial and industrial. It is a reminder that nourishment doesn’t…
Honest Hello Fresh review: Is it actually worth the price?
Wondering if HelloFresh is worth the cost? Read my unbiased Hello Fresh reviews to see what I think of the service.