The picture above is not part of my weekday meal planning. My sister is a way healthier cook than I am, so she gets credit for the beautiful summer salad that I blatantly used to draw you into reading my post. Shall we begin? I am primarily responsible for the food in our household. I do most … [Read more...]
V is for Vegan – and Virtuous
Myself, I'm not vegan, or even vegetarian. But for those who seek to be gentle to animals and the earth by way of a vegan lifestyle, this is a nice little starter book for sharing those ideals with children. V Is For Vegan: The ABCs of Being Kind, by Ruby Roth North Atlantic Books, ISBN: 978 1 … [Read more...]
APP OF THE WEEK: Just-Eat
So, during TIFF I was caught several times rushing to get dinner on the table for hubby and the kids. Sure, they can fend for themselves but with hubby's busy work schedule there are only so many times you can order pizza or throw down a charcuterie board and yell "Smorgasbord" in front of hungry … [Read more...]
How Not To Eat
Obesity and overeating is a major problem among kids, too - and this book offers a lot of insight into why it's happening - and even some tips on how it can be changed - in a casual tone that is surprisingly easy and even fun to read. Hijacked: How Your Brain is Fooled By Food by David A. … [Read more...]
‘Labour Day’ is the new ‘New Year’s Day’ part II
This whole diet, new lifestyle, be more organized ‘Labour Day’ is the new ‘New Year's Day’ is tough. In my last blog I wrote about how now's the time to refocus, set goals and get organized. Now is the perfect time because when the kids go back to school you’d think the structure would make it … [Read more...]
The End of Servitude, Dudes.
"Can we have French toast with bacon for brunch, please?" Oliver's eyes always gleam when he asks me for foods like this, and I'm obliging him, as a Last Request. He knows what kind of yummy it's going to be. And he knew after that special stop at the one grocery store that carries the gorgeous … [Read more...]
Hello Neighbour
Ya know that expression good fences make good neighbors? I guess that’s true for some, but I found out this weekend that good neighbors make a great party. We live in Acton (yep, it's worth the drive) and it’s a pretty tight knit community; judging by the incredible hang-over I had Sunday … [Read more...]
Let’s Go To The Ex!
Oh baby...can you believe it's getting close to that day? I won't even mention it as I can already hear the collective moan from my own peanut gallery at home. Is there anything that signifies the summer coming to an end more than the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)? I can remember the days of … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
I am very excited, because there's a new Farmers Market on Sundays just two blocks from home. It's walking-while-carrying-30-pounds-of-toddler distance, and it's right beside the playground we already go to every Sunday. It is the most convenient Farmers Market that ever happened anywhere … [Read more...]
Everything You Ever Wanted.
One day you might find everything you ever wanted is right there in front of you, staring you in the face, dripping molten chocolate all over everything. And sometimes there are mini marshmallows there (or their metaphorical equivalent, I guess), and it is almost too much to take. If … [Read more...]
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