Summer is just creeping on our doorsteps. Mother nature has given us a teaser over the past couple of weeks and we can just taste it can't we? The sweet lingering time on the front porch as the summer nights ease in. The BBQ on the back patio with the kids splashing in the sprinklers. The fun in the … [Read more...]
What’s Fresh at the Farmer’s Market: Asparagus
Last week a friend remarked that, as a working mom who cooks dinner (almost) every night, I must be a super-organized person. That I must be the sort of woman who meticulously plans out my weekly meals and then, using a list that is both alphabetized and organized by grocery aisle, set out to do my … [Read more...]
It’s ALIVE!
Spring is finally here, and my garden is starting to grow! I know, funny to say that spring has finally arrived in May, but here in Calgary, our growing season is ridiculously short - winter stays late, and comes early, too. It's hard to get anything growing before early June. In my hard, though, … [Read more...]
All Lined Up
I like to think of myself as being an organised and tidy person, but I don't make myself nuts about it. I mean, not for real. And recently while in the grocery store, the woman behind me remarked on how organised all my stuff was on the conveyor belt, waiting to be scanned by the cashier. I … [Read more...]
Corn Muffins right from the backyard!
Last week, She's So Green blogger, Samantha, gave us a few great tips on container gardening. This was a post that is close to my heart. I am a huge fan of uber-local eating and over the past few summers, have slowly been converting my backyard flowerbeds into my own little urban farm, growing … [Read more...]
Ya, you know me and those points cards.
A few days ago I was grocery shopping at my local Loblaw store. I was excited (not just to replenish my tortilla chips and salted caramel ice cream) but I had just downloaded the new PC PLUS app onto my mobile device. I had recently learned about this newly launched rewards program and it caught my … [Read more...]
The Foodie Adventure: Doing the Dishcrawl
I'm a foodie adventurer and I'll try anything at least once, if not twice. I love to taste, savour and explore my food from the littlest shop like Mr. Jerk up at the Peanut Plaza in Don Mills to my favourite and filling meals at Jumbo Empanadas in Kensington Market to the most satisfying weekend … [Read more...]
3 Must Have Camping Recipes
My husband took our little boat out of winter hibernation this weekend. I could feel the excitement of a new fishing and camping season just around the corner. Yes. We take part in that great Canadian pastime of summer camping...with a tent, sleeping bags and fireside cooking. We all have our … [Read more...]
3 Ways To Save On Groceries Today
Just out of curiosity, have you ever asked friends what they spend on food for their family each week? This question always leads to such an interesting conversation because the difference in food budgets between families can be HUGE...depending on eating out habits, the number and ages of the … [Read more...]
Thai Mango Salad: The result of my recent foodie adventures.
Over the past three weeks, I've have the privilege of attending three diverse, yet amazing foodie events: The Good Food and Drink Show, The Green Living Show, and DishCrawl Toronto. At the Good Food and Drink Show, I got to sample the latest and greatest trends in the Toronto Food scene. I … [Read more...]
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