I had first tried the Harissa spice this past spring at an event at the President's Choice test kitchen and I couldn't get my mind off it. Our family, yes even the kids, love spicy foods. Thank goodness. I discovered this delicious blend and waited anxiously for it to arrive at my local grocers. … [Read more...]
Summer Loving: The Recap
Well it had to end sometime. I know, I know, September can be one of the most beautiful months of the year, with warm days and sleep easy nights, but for all intents and purposes, for our family, the race to the cottage every weekend ends as school begins. They're on a boat! Looking back … [Read more...]
Family Travel: Food Stresses
We're thankful that our kids enjoy food as much as we do. I call them foodie kids as they are some of the most daring eaters for their age groups. Seriously. They will take fresh octopus salad over a chicken nuggets any day. But I remember when they were really young. We have always travelled and I … [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...]
How to be the best guest EVER at the cottage? …psst bring food!
So, you're heading up to cottage country for the weekend. Awesome! You're entertaining guests OR even better, you ARE the guest! And you've offered to bring up a meal or two, like a good guest that you are, right? What to bring? Instead of the standard sausages, pasta salad, and hamburger … [Read more...]
Here We Are Now, Entertain Us
How often do you open up your home and have people over for dinner?With my return to work this fall came a determination to keep my marriage and my kids at the top of my priority list, and, as such, I have not had the time I would like to devote to friendships and sharing life with others. This has … [Read more...]
“What’s For Dinner?”
So, your kids' backpacks are organized, their agendas are signed, all forms have been filled out and tomorrow's lunch is in the fridge. Now: what are you going to have for dinner?That's right...just when you think you've got it all under control, a chorus of voices echoes out: "we're hungry! … [Read more...]
Wishlist
While I am grateful for all of the wonderfully unique things that autism brings into our life, there are several things that I think about and the "I wish..." creeps into my head.I wish that the twilight-sky didn't appear like a storm-sky to Cuyler. Every. Single. Night. He has a … [Read more...]
I broke one of my first ground rules.
When I became a mother just over 9 years ago, I set out a few ground rules for myself and my kids. One was that my children would know how to fall asleep on their own. I didn't want to get into a pattern of having to lie down in bed with them or rock them until they fell asleep. I … [Read more...]
Hearty Roast Beef Dinner for Cold November days
What's heartier than a pot roast simmering in the oven while leaves dust off the trees and temperatures drop? Nothing, I'm sure. This is one of my favourite fall/winter meals, and I prepared it this past Sunday. Here's the recipe: 2.5 pounds boneless bottom round roast 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp … [Read more...]