So all week long, I'd been planning to give you an awesome recipe for green cookies for St. Patrick's Day. I could've just added green food colouring to my favourite oatmeal cookie recipe but no, I had to get all "healthy" and "creative". So I tossed the tried and true aside and instead, … [Read more...]
A boost of energy!
Where do you get your energy from? Aside from an exhilarating walk in the neighbourhood, or a venture to the mall to take advantage of the latest sale, I admit that I get my energy with my daily caffeine intake (lactose caramel macchiato, thanks). But there are times that I'd like a boost of energy … [Read more...]
Obsession: Macarons
A few weeks ago I received an email from the Macaron Day organizers asking if I would be interested in being one of the Official Ambassadors to this very special day in support of the Red Door Family Shelter. Apparently they have been following me for a while on Twitter and have noticed my … [Read more...]
What’s on YOUR Plate today?
And as so often happens when you put a fair bit of thought into a thing, I find I've begun to look at it all a little differently. You see, when you plan your meals and eat mindfully, you change your entire point of view about food. You’re no longer stuffing anything into your face just to … [Read more...]
Grab a Bite
Life is busy. Schedules are nuts. Sometimes at the end of the day, I'll reflect back and realize I forgot to eat lunch or that my dinner consisted of that handful of french fries that I ate over my daughter's shoulder at the her brother's hockey game. That feels bad. Sometimes I'll realize that my … [Read more...]
I Just Wanted Some Pasta Vongole…
It all started when I noticed fresh littleneck clams in the seafood counter at my grocery store on Sunday. I seldom shop with a list that really needs attention, since I do most the shopping and cooking - I know what's in our fridge. I read the circulars, checking the specials at my local places, … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Frustrated
The mac & cheese on the left cost $6.49 and serves 1 The mac & cheese on the right cost .99cents and serves 4. The mac & cheese on the left is gluten and dairy free. The mac & cheese on the right is not. So frustrating. … [Read more...]
Eating for the Flu Season
We're hearing it all over the news. This is the worst flu season EVER! Now, that's enough to scare anyone...flu vaccine or not! But now that we're at the height of the season there are some things you, and your family, can eat to help support your immune system. On a recent private shopping … [Read more...]
Dumplings, Traditions & Your Chinese New Year Horoscope
It's that time of year for our family and friends to get together to celebrate Chinese New Year (aka the Lunar New Year) It's also time for me and my little ones to make dumplings just like I did with my grandmother when I was a child. I remember pressing out the homemade dough and pinching in the … [Read more...]
Kitchen Rescues Courtesy Kraft
You know those nights, right? It's late, everyone's hungry, you just got back from work and there's hardly any food in the pantry. What to do for dinner? Well, there's always the take-out option, but before I run for my wallet and the drive-thru, I always check the Kraft Canada website and their … [Read more...]
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