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Here we are a few weeks into our fall routine. Right now is about when the novelty of packing lunches begins to wear off. If this is you, keep reading for tips & tricks to pull you out of your lunch box slump. • make a list of what you like to eat for lunch [...]
I love summertime. But as we make our way into September, I feel a stirring inside my soul for soft sweaters and warm bowls of cozy. As the trees grow ever more beautiful with changing leaves, autumn becomes my new favourite season. Several years ago, my son and I created this recipe together. I really [...]
This weekend we have the privilege to acknowledge and appreciate the many ways those who are older and wiser have built into our lives. Not surprisingly, some of my fondest memories with my grandparents revolve around food. My grandma made the best tomato noodle soup with the cutest little meatballs. My grandpa taught me to [...]
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 [...]