It's Spring Break in Ontario, which means half my Facebook feed is friends and family posting about sunny days, beaches and hot temperatures (those I choose to ignore). The other half of my friends are posting about sugar shacks and maple syrup festivals. Those I enjoy. As a family, we've enjoyed … [Read more...]
Dreaming of Paris with CityLine’s Shoana Jensen
We're counting down the weeks to spring and some of us are really hoping it comes soon! We're envious of the West Coast where flowers are already starting to bloom. But when I think of Spring I'm often daydreaming to the streets of Paris. What is it about that city? I had dropped off some … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken Chili
I'm not going to talk about winter any more. Nope! I'm going to talk about all the delicious flavours that bring me back to the warmth and sunshine! Yes! Like many of you, our family is forever busy. It's like a revolving door around here so I have to admit that the slow cooker is my go-to on … [Read more...]
Eat Street’s James Cunningham is all that…and a bag of chips!
It's happening again! My mind is going in all sorts of crazy directions with ideas for the next chip flavour. I'm pretty confident that I will win. Heh heh! But it's not just me. My kids are into it as well. "Poutine! Beef Pho! Sriracha! Duck Confit! Fish Tacos! Pico de Gallo! " They've been yelling … [Read more...]
Urban Kitchen: Pasta Carbonara
I had almost forgotten one of my most favourite pasta dishes in the world until hubby and I were on vacation last year. We had spent a couple of weeks driving along the Cote d'Azur. We ventured to the edge of Monaco and stayed in a neat spot a cliff in Eze. It's a quaint little world of unhurried … [Read more...]
This is how Coffee Crisp celebrates 75!
Remember that commercial with the two adorable grandmas? They were so cute. I'll never forget their conversation... "So...." "How do you like your coffee?" "Crisp." "You like your coffee crisp?" "I like my Coffee Crisp!" "Oh, I'm suppose to laugh now. You don't know from jokes. You … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Delicious Clam Chowder from Captain Daniel Packer Inne, Connecticut
I admit that a road trip to Connecticut never really crossed my mind. Until now. Connecticut is known as a family friendly state rich with history, arts and culture. It's somewhere worth exploring if your family enjoys road trips. Located just within a couple hours drive from Boston and New York, … [Read more...]
Together at Last!
I couldn't help myself. I mean it was Valentine's last week after all. If I could spend the day spooning, I would. This is what happened. This guy showed up at the door on a snowy afternoon with flowers holding a tray for what looked like a "breakfast in bed." "Are you ready for this?" he … [Read more...]
Weighing Love
According to the National Eating Disorder Information Centre, more than 50% of teenager girls and 30% of teenage boys engage in unhealthy weight control behaviours as a result of distorted or negative self-image. Traditionally, teens have been bombarded with images from magazines, television but … [Read more...]
For the love of KALE! Chef Andrew Muto shares his passion
Kale has taken centre stage in the green leafy vegetable aisle at my local grocers. It's touted as a super food and rightly so! Kale is packed with anti-oxidants and anti -inflammatory properties according to my friend and chef Andrew Muto. I tried to serve it to my family the other night replacing … [Read more...]
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