Michelle Grierson is so many things— painter, dancer, educator, feminist, mother, and writer. Most recently, she is the author of Becoming Leidah, her stunning debut novel from Simon and Schuster.
A Really Good Cornbread
This is the corn bread I make most often—super easy, satisfying without being too rich or too sweet, with a crispy, salty, butter crust, it is a great all-purpose quick bread to have in your back pocket.
10 Questions with Neighbor Becci
If you aren’t follow @neighbourbecci on Instagram you need to be. Smart, wacky, kind, and honest, Becci is the real deal. Come for the snack foods and pictures of cats, stay for the book recommendations and pictures of puppies.
10 Questions with Katie Scott
Katie Scott is a children’s book editor at Kids Can Press who’s worked on oodles of beautiful and inspiring books for young readers. We sat down to catch up, and ended up covering everything from #OwnVoices, to wall anchors, to Nancy Drew.
10 Questions with Loretta Garbutt and Carmen Mok
I spoke with author Loretta Garbutt and illustrator Carmen Mok about their book A Stopwatch from Grampa (Kids Can Press, 2020) and their approach to craft and collaboration. It was such a fun and illuminating conversation, and I am so excited to share it with you!
10 Questions with Lisa Deresti Betik
I was so excited to talk to Lisa about her about her process as an author of scientific non-fiction, a genre which works totally differently than the type of picture books I write. Her debut book, In the Dark: The Science of What Happens at Night (Kids Can Press 2020), is as beautifully written and illustrated as it is informative.
Choose Your Own Adventure Energy Bites
These nutritionally-dense little gems are super simple and customizable, perfect for virtual learners to make and eat independently.
10 Questions with Amanda Farquharson
I am so excited to introduce you to my friend Amanda Farquharson. Amanda is a fine artist, a talented sewist, and an all-round creative powerhouse. Our conversation covers so much territory, from the evolution of her fine art practice, to parenthood, to bullet journaling.
The Pancake Hall of Fame Vol. 3: Ricotta Pancakes w/ Balsamic Strawberries
This is my take on the Cheesecakelets from Nigella Lawson’s excellent book Feast. Mostly egg and cheese with just enough flour to hold them together, they are less like normal pancakes and more like dreamy little pancake clouds.
Ten Questions with Carolyn Huizinga Mills
I sat down with novelist, picture book author, and middle school teacher Carolyn Huizinga Mills to talk about her debut novel, The Good Son, out this month from Cormorant Books.
Ten Questions with Emily Fan
I sat down with Emily to talk about the joys and challenges of building both a garden and a business from scratch.
Introducing, Ten Questions With . . .
Introducing Ten Questions With, a new series launching this week, where I pick the brilliant brains of creatives I admire.
Zucchini + Brussels Sprout Fritters
Why should latkes have all the fun? These babies are a great way to use up zucchini, which, let’s be honest, is nobody’s favourite!
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School Safe Granola with Cherries and Sesame
Back to school means a return to the dreaded task of packing lunches. This nut-free version of my favourite granola is totally school safe (and vegan and gluten-free to boot!), and will help jazz up your little monsters yogurt or fruit. Make sure to save some for yourself—you’ve earned it!
The Pancake Hall of Fame Vol. 2: The Weekend Pancake
Perfect for those mornings when you crave a breakfast that feels like a treat, but isn’t so decadent that you need to lie down afterwards. Blonde and fluffy, they are the perfect match for whatever toppings your heart desires.
The Pancake Hall of Fame Vol. 1: The Weekday Pancake
These wholesome banana oat pancakes are gluten free, packed with protein and fiber, and delicious. They are also quick to make and produce minimal dishes—meaning that I can easily throw them together on a crazy weekday morning!
Thoughts On Being an Agnostic Parent
As parents, we all have to figure out what to say when our kids ask difficult questions. I wanted to talk a little bit about my own experiences as an agnostic parent trying to balance honesty with reassurance.
The World's Second Best Waffle
I used to believe that non-yeasted waffles were not worth my time. This is the waffle that changed all that.
Our Last Month Together
Some honest thoughts about my last month at home alone with Mae, and about the prospect of new possibilities to come.