I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jean Blacklock, owner of Prairie Girl Cupcakes. She just came out with her first cookbook, The Prairie Girl Cupcake Cookbook, but this 54-year-old go-getter, who has two children and two step-children, has even more on the go. She's finishing her degree in … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Apple Pecan Bundt Cake With Caramel Sauce
This recipe is from Canadian Living: Sweet & Simple. Enter now for your chance to win one of three copies! Bundt cakes are deliciously retro, and this one is no exception. Tender apples, crunchy pecans and sticky caramel sauce make it a divine dessert for relaxed entertaining. Makes 16 … [Read more...]
Movie Review: Does CAKE Live Up To The Buzz?
Rumours buzzed before the Oscar nominations came out and they were all saying the same thing: Jennifer Aniston for her role in CAKE. However, the entertainment world rippled (a bit) when she was snubbed for her role. There’s no doubt that she put her heart and soul into this role. But was it too … [Read more...]
TIFF14: Oh, The Parties!
If you're around the downtown core at night, chances are you've been caught up in the buzz of the Toronto International Film Festival. After parties are de rigeur particularly after gala screenings. Now in it's seventh day, the parties are still going strong. Many are being hosted by Grey Goose … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Italian Panettone Christmas Pudding
Our friends in Woodbridge were the first to introduce us to many Italian traditions. We feel like family when we see them. In fact their kids call us Zia and Zio. "Yes, my Zia is Chinese," Steph would say without a blink of an eye to her friends. That's what about the Italians! We're all family. I … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Deliciously Good Olive Oil Grape Cake
Did you know that the humble olive is the world's oldest fruit? And Olive Oil is a real fruit juice - the result of the simple pressing of the olives. Its origins are ancient and the olive oil tree is very much a part of the Mediterranean landscape. The Olive Tree also represents peace, wisdom and … [Read more...]
Look who turned 2!
Hard to believe but the twins turned 2 the other day! Really though I am not sure who was more excited the other children or Thatcher and Tanner! As soon as they woke up the other children were all over the twins screaming out Happy Birthday and helping them open presents! Not too sure if … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Six, Baby
Six years ago, after 40 hours of labour, she was placed on my chest and let out her first cry. I was forever changed. She made me a momma.I blinked, and now she's six years old.Happy Birthday, Avelyn. We love you so much! … [Read more...]
Birthday parties – yes or no?
Over the past fourteen years I have hosted so many birthday parties that I have lost count. Each year it became more and more of chore and expensive. Having them at the home was an option on some occassions but when you have as many children as I do it gets harder to focus on the … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Never ending
I cleaned my kitchen. Swept and mopped the floors. Went outside to water my flowers. Came inside to sit down for 5 minutes and found this. I am never ahead of the house cleaning. EVER. It`s infuriating. I feel like I cannot get out of the toddler … [Read more...]