No, this is not a post about the storm... It's about Jon Klassen and his propensity for writing about hat thieves and animals who meet their naturally ordained survival-of-the-fittest end. Remember last year's I Want My Hat Back? You could say this new one is a worthy successor in more ways than … [Read more...]
In an Unexpected Place
Join UrbanMoms as we discuss being active and making healthy choices in the "life is good" blog series sponsored by Nesquik. At a time when most Canadian children may not be getting the calcium and other essential nutrients they need, delicious milk - like chocolate milk made with Nesquik - is just … [Read more...]
Putting the Joy back into Cooking
I'm a bit of a cookbook junkie. I like books of all kinds but cookbooks are, pardon my expression, particularly delicious. My most recent acquisitions are Jamie Olivers' Cook with Jamie, and the classic, iconic cookbook that's recently been updated, The Joy of Cooking. I'm kind of … [Read more...]
It’s Fall and I’m Cooking: Tilapia and Green Bean Stew
It's cold and I want hearty, savoury meals that warm my body and soul. This recipe satisfies some of my culinary and nutritional goals for the season - I want to cook and eat more fish, expose my kids to different foods, and eat more vegetables. Try this for some spicy, autumnal … [Read more...]
My Estonian Stone
A stone (in Britain) is equivalent to 14 pounds, and I think that's what I've gained during my week in Estonia. (No pun intended: acknowledged, but not intended). There seem to be a lot of reasons why: We're eating out in restaurants for every single meal.'Nuff said. Eating out isn't known to be … [Read more...]
Yummy winter dinner
My sister-in-law is one of those great cooks who has magic in her hands. Everything she makes - whether it's a sandwich or a more complex dish, is delicious. I stopped in last week and she had made the most yummy and healthy dinner with trout. Fish is something I know I should be … [Read more...]