Tip of the YEAR: Don't fry bacon in a pan and have the grease splatter all over your stove-top and apron...bake it in the oven. Line a deep pan with foil or parchment paper, then bake the strips at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. It comes out perfectly crispy, and with none of the mess.You're … [Read more...]
Becoming a Clean, Green, Cooking Machine
"With great power comes great responsibility" -Spiderman's Uncle BenOk. So now that you know how to be a great cook, take it to the next level and become a great cook with a purpose: the health of your family, the global community, and our planet.In our stores and markets today, we are … [Read more...]
Little Pancakes…Big Taste
My kids are huge fans of breakfast...and not just in the morning. Breakfast for dinner is one of their favourite menu choices; bacon and eggs, omelettes and french toast are all popular, but their favourite is definitely pancakes! My middle son eats cereal regularly for lunch and has asked … [Read more...]
Breakfast On-the-Go
When it comes to the most important meal of the day, I'm a much better preacher than practicer. I would never let my kids leave for school without a well-balanced breakfast with protein, fruits and healthy carbs. However, I often find myself an hour into my morning at the office and realizing all … [Read more...]
Ebelskivers for All!
I am the Queen of Breakfast Treats. I've developed quite a fanbase in my own home for my homemade pancakes (plain or with chocolate chips, bananas, blueberries or raspberries). Sometimes I get really creative...witness this past St.Patrick's Day.I have a following up at the cottage where I pull … [Read more...]
The Best Thing I Ever Ate: Breakfast Edition
OK - so I know there is a Food TV show with the same type of concept... but I thought this would be an awesome way to share some of my food experiences with you all.So here goes - the best thing I ever ate for breakfast:The homemade blintzes at Jack's Deli & Restaurant in ClevelandI don't have a … [Read more...]
Have a Better Breakfast
What are you eating for breakfast? If your answer was: a) the crusts my kids have left behind; b) mini Snickers bars and bags of fuzzy peaches; or c) nothing,then it's time to work on your breakfast habits.Last week I was sent a sample of Dorset Cereals and I'm already addicted. … [Read more...]
One Less Thing – part 2
A few weeks ago I posted how Eva is making mornings a little easier for me.Well...mornings just got a little easier. Again.Yesterday morning I hopped in the shower and happily realized that we were at the point where I can leave the kids unattended for things like that - showering and whatnot. … [Read more...]