Water, water everywhere nor any a drop to drink. "Water, water everywhere nor any a drop to drink." The above is a quote by poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge about a sailor being stuck in the middle of the ocean on a raft. Sadly, for many Torontonians, this quote is all too true, except that … [Read more...]
Test of Humanity
Being the fat kid sucks. I was overweight from the age of 8 - 15 and it was brutal. All my friends had boyfriends, but I didn't. Gym class was agonizing. I felt so uncomfortable in my own skin, betrayed by my frame. Then, I lost weight (in a totally unhealthy, stupid way) and began a roller … [Read more...]
What’s on YOUR Plate today?
And as so often happens when you put a fair bit of thought into a thing, I find I've begun to look at it all a little differently. You see, when you plan your meals and eat mindfully, you change your entire point of view about food. You’re no longer stuffing anything into your face just to … [Read more...]
grocery shopping for eight
The other day somebody asked me how much food my family goes through in a week. My answer was A LOT! This question had been asked a while ago and it was the same answer A LOT, but at that time the twins really were not eating that much so I didn't really include them. My children … [Read more...]
Mouth-watering recipes from our neighbour’s kitchen
How often do you get to be in the kitchen with a professional chef? No, not your husband who "claims" he's the chef. But a real chef? Sorry honey. Chef Rene Brunet is a loveable and most entertaining chef who was brought in to teach a few Foodies a thing or two in the kitchen (ok, and a few … [Read more...]
Making the Cut
For the past four years I have been lucky enough to get invited to a fantastic cookie exchange hosted by the sister of a dear friend of mine. She goes all out and prepares a spread of amazing appetizers for us to enjoy, games to play, prizes to win, and an afternoon out that is one of the highlights … [Read more...]
Kitchen Rescues Courtesy Kraft
You know those nights, right? It's late, everyone's hungry, you just got back from work and there's hardly any food in the pantry. What to do for dinner? Well, there's always the take-out option, but before I run for my wallet and the drive-thru, I always check the Kraft Canada website and their … [Read more...]
I’ll Show YOU Quick and Easy
I've seen a lot of cookbooks out there that claim to cater to the rushed, harried meal providers out there. I've taken the bait and bought a few, hoping to transform our crazy meal times, but the bulk of the recipes I've seen still involve a whole lotta shopping, chopping and prep time.So, for all … [Read more...]
Stories For Junior Foodies
Watch a little too much Food Network in your house? Kid wants to be a chef? These might be right up your alley! Neil Flambe and the Crusader's Curseby Kevin SylvesterSimon & SchusterISBN: 978 1 4424 4286 3This is the third book in the adventures of Neil Flambe, the boy wonder of the culinary … [Read more...]
Halloween Foods: Plan B thanks to Sandy
So, we're getting ready for Halloween and it looks like this monster of a storm is coming our way. My kids started talking about what to do should we get a complete rain out on the night of Halloween. They decided (yes, they did) to not go out but instead could we have some fun at home … [Read more...]
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