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September brings with it a sense of new beginning. We welcome cooler days, cozy sweaters and fall foliage that is breathtaking. Whether you have children or not, there is a feeling of getting back to routine after a full summer. Fall activities amp up, new projects begin at work and the holiday mentality of summer [...]
Don't let the last long weekend of the summer go by without celebrating the flavours of the season. One of my most favourite salads is my take on the Italian Caprese salad that I affectionately called my, "Easy Caprese." It is easy because I prep the balsamic reduction ahead of time and the salad is [...]
There comes a time when we have to let our baby birdies "fly the coop." For many of us, this transition happens right around now with the start of a new school year as big kids are off to post secondary education. One of the biggest challenges kids face when off to school is how [...]
There simply is nothing like a bowl of fresh salsa. This simple recipe highlights the fresh flavours of the season while getting extra points for being quick & easy. When I make this salsa, the bowl nearly gets licked clean! Fresh Salsa 1 large tomato or about 30 cherry tomatoes 1 pepper - orange, yellow [...]
This is easily one of my most favourite ways to eat black beans. This recipe is quick and easy and can get you out of a pinch when extra guests arrive unexpectedly for dinner. I almost always have a black beans in the pantry and salsa in the fridge. The rest of the recipe is [...]
There is so much more to camping & cottage food than hotdogs and s'mores over the fire. Take it up a notch this Summer by spending a little time planning your menu ahead of time. Here are my top 5 tips to make your outdoor holiday a success! 1. Plan ALL meals and snacks before [...]
Summer days are here! Trips to the cottage, camping excursions and backyard barbeques are thankfully becoming easier to enjoy as covid restrictions begin to ease. Holidays are meant to restore us and give us rest from our everyday routine. It makes sense to take good care of yourself over the holidays - emotionally, physically and [...]
Deciding what to eat for breakfast in the morning can seem like solving a complex mathematical equation at times. We are often still half asleep as we make our way into the kitchen looking for some nourishment. We get stuck in a rut and usually end up eating something that leaves us feeling uninspired. I [...]
Here is a little fun fact about me. I have the honour of celebrating my birthday! I have completed another trip around the sun and what a ride it has been! One of my favourite ways to celebrate my birthday is by eating good food with family and friends. One of my favourite foods is [...]
Happy Canada Day. Every year I am grateful for the country I live in. I am fully aware and mean no disrespect to those reeling from the recent residential school discoveries. As a country, we still have a long way to go in regards to reconciling both past and present atrocities against Indigenous peoples. This [...]