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The Gift That Keeps on Giving

May 9, 2011 by gmartell

Join UrbanMoms as we discuss being active and making healthy choices in the "life is good" blog series sponsored by Nesquik. At a time when most Canadian children may not be getting the calcium and other essential nutrients they need, delicious milk - like chocolate milk made with Nesquik - is just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: being active, best child's birthday activity, challenges of digital era, Nesquik, unplugged children

Chef Dad’s Top 10 Breakfast in Bed Foods for Mother’s Day

May 6, 2011 by gmartell

Look, we know not everyone can be an all-star chef in the kitchen - but that doesn't mean you don't deserve breakfast in bed on Mother's Day. So, whether it's your husband, boyfriend, children, or random stranger around on Sunday morning - here's my 'Top 10 Breakfast in Bed Foods for Mother's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Chef Dad, Top 10 Mother's Day Recipes Breakfast In Bed

Boys, The Way to Her Heart Is Through Her Stomach

May 4, 2011 by gmartell

Ladies, you know that on Sunday, Mother's Day, you will be told you can sleep in. You'll be told he'll get up with the kids and get them dressed. That this morning is your morning. To sleep and relax. And then you'll hear the pitter-patter of feet down the steps, the bang of pots, the clang of pans, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: breakfast in bed, brunch, eggs, Mother's Day

Heavenly Passover Chocolate Cake

April 21, 2011 by gmartell

When my mother-in-law asked me to make a dessert for her Passover seder, I had my work cut out for me. First off, as you likely know, you can't use flour to make anything on Passover. In addition, I don't really have much of a sweet tooth to begin with. Sure, there are some desserts I love - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Chef Dad, flourless, Heavenly Passover Chocolate Cake

Playing in the Kitchen

April 15, 2011 by gmartell

I love coming up with a great new recipe or finding one that I'm excited to try. Preparing a dish and having it come out the way I had hoped is very rewarding. Having my wife, kids & friends enjoy it is an added bonus.Very often though I don't have the time or ingredients on hand to whip … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Chef Dad, playing in the kitchen, sandwiches

Contest: Win a Delta Touch 2O® Faucet

March 28, 2011 by gmartell

Welcome to the Delta Touch 2O® Faucet giveaway sponsored by Delta Faucet. Chef Dad has been busy trying out their Touch2O® technology in the kitchen. See what he thinks below.Delta has decided to help out one of our UrbanMoms members with a Delta Touch 2O® faucet giveaway. Leave a comment below and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chef Dad, contest, Delta Touch 2O® Technology, faucet

Family Ties

March 24, 2011 by gmartell

OK - So, everyone has stories about bizarre/strange family ties with siblings, parents, etc. My dad for example has always told us the story how for days before his Bar Mitzvah (the Sabbath coinciding with his 13th birthday) he would wake up in a cold sweat with a recurring nightmare. He kept … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chef Dad, family ties

A Passion for Food

March 22, 2011 by gmartell

"Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion." ~Hebbel One of the things I love about being Chef Dad, is the opportunity to meet with other people who share my passion for food. Occasionally this is with celebrity chefs on topics such as the culinary tourism … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Chef Dad, Chef della Pizza, Craig Ovenstone, Il Fornello

Rosemary New Potatoes

March 17, 2011 by gmartell

Sometimes I'm so busy focusing on entrées I forget how easily a great side dish can turn a really good meal into a fantastic one.These potatoes will capture everyone's attention the minute they walk in the front door. The aroma of roasting garlic and rosemary will have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: Chef Dad, roasted potatoes

Ode to a Brisket of Beef I Cooked in my Oven One Winter’s Day

March 11, 2011 by gmartell

Ode to a Brisket of Beef I Cooked in my Oven One Winter's DayThe children all give me grief,Mouths watering within our home.Oh, beautiful brisket of beef,I dare not leave you alone.For five hours you've cooked away,Your flavours meld deep within,Our noses filled with your perfume.And while we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: beef poetry, Chef Dad

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