I have written before about my conflicted thoughts on eating animals. I feel ethically torn because if I look at nature, the cold facts are that animals eat other animals. Cheetahs stalk antelope, sharks chomp on surfers, and spiders wrap flies in a web of death before swallowing them whole. No big … [Read more...]
Simplifying Dessert
My neighbour came to the door last night. Bless them. They own a farm up north slightly just outside the city. Every so often they bring us a taste of the country with reaps of their harvest. They've brought over leeks and the biggest zucchinis I've ever seen. This time we were very fortunate to get … [Read more...]
My Body, Myself
Ahhh, summer. Long, hot days stretching out in sixty days of leisure, travel, food and wine. It's a great time of year for me and my girls. Two months of togetherness and agenda-less days, hours at the beach or by the pool and wonderful meals shared with friends and loved ones. It's bliss. I … [Read more...]
Body Break
I spent many years neglecting my body, abusing it with too much (or too little) food, crash diets and self-loathing. I don't have it all figured out, but in recent years I have made great strides in caring for myself properly and finding ways to improve my health.Here are my personal tips for … [Read more...]
The Table Today
One of my favourite childhood memories is our family dinners at home. My mom was an excellent cook, and dinner was always something delicious to look forward to. My parents, my brother and I always sat together for our evening meal. This was our opportunity to talk about our day, … [Read more...]
It’s Easy Being Green
Growing up, my daily veggie intake looked like this: three reluctant bites of iceberg lettuce, drenched in ranch dressing. On a good day.I am determined to pump our kids full of fruits and veggies, knowing that it will be much easier for them to continue a healthy lifestyle if it starts early. … [Read more...]
Catching My Breath
Right now I am in Victoria, enjoying the day walking around the harbour, eating fresh crepes at a little cafe, sipping an iced coffee, buying wine and counting down the minutes until I see The Hunger Games in theatre. It's been a wonderfully restful day and I am having the time of my life with one … [Read more...]
“The Looneyspoons Collection” Giveaway
I was contacted by the one and only Greta Podleski, co-author (with her sister, Janet) of the Looneyspoons Cookbooks, and she asked if I would be interested in reviewing a copy of their latest cookbook, "The Looneyspoons Collection."Yes, please!With the seasons (supposedly...we got snowed on again … [Read more...]
Bring Home The Bakin’
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...]
The Natural Path
I grew up in the prairies eating Shake 'n' Bake and Kraft Dinner for supper, downing penicillin for my ails, and intravenously injecting Diet Coke into my veins when the urge hit. When I moved out west my family joked that it wouldn't take long before I became a hippie, like all the other … [Read more...]
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