...but that still doesn't mean you can party like you're twenty and get away with it!So, you might remember that I turned forty yesterday. And I'm still getting over the fun!Friday afternoon I got in my van and drove the 3.5 hours from my West Calgary home to my friend Laura's place in St. Albert, … [Read more...]
WOMEN X WOMEN Toronto
Fashion, at least to me, is not only about the runways and well, the fashion. It's also about the photography. Obviously, I'm more than a bit of an amateur, what with my Nikon D40 and my lack of ability to take my camera off of auto (this isn't entirely true. occasionally, i use the P setting). but … [Read more...]
The Heart Truth Fashion Show – Fashion Week
Last week, I had the pleasure of being invited to the sold-out, standing-room-only show where fashion designers and Canadian Celebrities joined together to shine the spotlight on women's heart health at the second annual Heart Truth fashion show at Toronto's LG Fashion Week. There were some … [Read more...]
Do celebrities feel like they don’t have to follow simple rules…
...like, i don't know, COVERING YOUR ASS when you go out in public???!?!wtf, Amanda Bynes?!? … [Read more...]
Recipe Review: Florida Grapefruit, Avocado and Fennel Salad with Orange Juice
Ahhh. It's been a good month to be living and eating at my house, what with all the cool recipes the good people at Florida Citrus have sent me to sample. This week, I made this lovely and very interesting Florida Grapefruit, Avocado and Fennel Salad.I know! It's that impressive! Oh, and by the way, … [Read more...]
So Just How Good is Citrus for You, Anyway?
As you know, I've been treated to a lot of delicious, fresh Florida citrus lately, and I know my family and I have been benefiting from the powerful nutritional punch these fruits pack. But beyond what I know about vitamin C, I was curious to find out just how good for us all this Florida grapefruit … [Read more...]
Buying, Picking and Storing Grapefruit
It's been a really grapefruit-y time in my house lately, what with the folks at Florida Citrus so generously sending me a case full of them! And I and my family have enjoyed trying some really amazing recipes as well as just generally enjoying eating this wonderful fruit. Recently I've received some … [Read more...]
Asparagus Stir Fry with Grapefruit and Almonds
Okay seriously? This recipe was delicious. Seriously delicious. And also very, very simple to prepare. And, this was also my first time actually cooking with grapefruit, since last week's recipe used raw grapefruit in salsa. I was a bit nervous about trying it, but as it turns out, I didn't need to … [Read more...]
Tips for a Packed Lunch
One of my 2009 New Year's resolutions was to prepare my daughters' school lunches the day before, instead of racing around on school day mornings in a panic trying to get them to finish their orange juice and cereal while I put together a rushed lunch kit and hurry them out the door, toothpaste … [Read more...]
Featured Recipe
When the folks at Florida Citrus sent me this recipe, I knew I had to try it out! I love latin flavours, and the black bean salsa with tropical fruits sounded amazing, too. I had a feeling it would be a hit with my family, and I sure wasn't disappointed. The recipe itself was a breeze to make - you … [Read more...]