Stumped on what to serve as an appetizer at your Thanksgiving celebration? You can’t go wrong with finger-foods and bite-sized portions of favourite holiday flavours, such as apples, cranberries and sweet potatoes (bonus points if it’s on a stick!). These yummy and healthier options are sure to be a … [Read more...]
My Kid Thinks He’s Too Grown-Up For The Kid’s Menu
We don't eat out often but it felt like a day to celebrate. My hard work was paying off and I decided to let my family pick where we would go for dinner. Of course, the boys chose the local steak house—they are big meat eaters and like to be fancy every once and a while. The nice thing about taking … [Read more...]
Bathroom Words Welcome At The New Poop Cafe
Unlike in some houses, bathroom words aren’t banned in Lien Nguyen’s house. Quite the opposite: bathroom words are welcome. “My kids think the word poop is funny,” says Nguyen, who co-owns the soon-to-open Poop Cafe in Toronto’s Koreatown with her husband. The mom of two made the poop-themed … [Read more...]
A Portugal-Inspired Soup For The Soul
It's still technically summer as I write, but I'm already in the mood for soup. It's one of the easiest things to make, it's filling, and after a week on vacation in Portugal, I'm desperate for the chance to detox! I searched for healthy soup recipes and came across one for a hearty turkey and … [Read more...]
5 Foods To Help Boost Your Kid’s Brain Power
Summer vacation has been pretty easy. When it came to preparing meals we just grabbed whatever was in the fridge and went on with our day. We also had access to fresh and local produce at local farmer's markets and grocers. The peaches and tomatoes have been juicy, sweet, and abundant this year. … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: S’mores Pudding Cookies Recipe From Lick Your Plate! Cookbook
I'm constantly sifting through cookbooks and recipe apps to find the next family dinner or crowd-pleasing dish for entertaining. I had discovered Lick Your Plate!, created by two Canadian Food writers, known for Bite Me More! I'm sure you've heard about the sister team of Lisa Gnat and Julie Albert, … [Read more...]
Do You Know Where Your Pork Comes From?
I recently had the chance to spend a day on a farm just north of the city. I admit that many feelings went through my mind at first, but I have come to realize—especially through friends who are chefs—that when it comes to food, understanding the process of where our food comes from is equally as … [Read more...]
Baking With My Boys
My boys like to wrestle, master games on the iPad, and play baseball. Usually, most games end in a fight. I often retreat to my kitchen—I enjoy baking healthy treats and I also know that when they're done play-fighting, they'll come rushing to try whatever I've cooked up. They know to expect … [Read more...]
A Coffee Date With Chef Ricardo
I admit to starting my mornings off with a cup of coffee, or two. There's something about that smell of coffee brewing that already is a pick me up whether I'm home or away. Chef Ricardo agrees. It's that morning ritual that can set the mood for the day. Of course, the morning I met him he had … [Read more...]
Your Guide To The Best Summer Superfoods
As the world starts really waking up around us, so do the bugs and allergies, meaning its time for us to start introducing high-performance foods into our diet. Whether it's because their antibacterial heft or their their vitamin content, many of these fruits, roots and vegetables are already known … [Read more...]
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