June 2010
7 posts
“I like the word Peameal Bacon much better than the word Canadian Back Bacon. I...”
Soft Oatmeal Cookies with Brown Butter Icing
I had a craving this morning. I was craving something hearty, sweet and semi-healthy. The cure? Jam-packed oatmeal cookies with a decadent brown butter icing drizzled over top. This recipe is simple, yields a large quantity of cookies and is quite quick. Enjoy and indulge.
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon...
Burger Bar
I think it’s time that this wonderful, wonderful restaurant gets the attention it deserves on Mariel’s Noms. Friends, go to Burger Bar. This little spot located in Calmar, Alberta (it’s on the main street…you can’t miss it) has the most incredible hamburgers and french fries I’ve tasted in my life. And trust me, I have tasted a lot of burgers.
Yesterday after...
Urban Farmin'
Okay, maybe the mid-sized planters filled with herbs and two types of fruits and vegetables I planted today don’t count as farming…but I am excited to tell you about my backyard farming/gardening adventures regardless!
One pot nestled on the deck in the backyard now holds pretty little rosemary plants, bountiful looking Italian parsley, lemon sage and chives (all bought at the...
In Season: Strawberries
I know what you’re thinking. Mariel’s still alive?!? Yes, I am! I have finally figured out how to downsize the monstrous images my camera likes to produce on this big old computer I have had to get used to operating once again, and so folks, I must announce: Mariel’s Noms is back in business!
To start things off once again I will share with you a simple, seasonal sweet that will...
“Hello Nom lovers! Just a little update: my poor macbook has took a turn for the...”