Tis the season of entertaining! Our social calendar is filling up fast and we're happy to partake in the fun of the festive season. Like any good guest, I like to bring something to the party and I often offer up desserts. You know, that sweet tooth I have! But what if you've offered and suddenly … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Chef Rob Bragagnolo’s Ultimate Burger Recipe
You can smell it in the air. It's BBQ season. Our neighbourhood is sizzling now that the warmer weather is here. We often joke about having a "burger-off" on our block. And yo, I'm up for the challenge and I'm serious. My kids are in it to win it. Trust me. They know a good burger when they taste … [Read more...]
Best Brunch Spots In Toronto To Treat Mom!
Mother's Day is just around the corner and I don't really want it sneaking up on me like it does each and every year. That weekend is full of love from my own kids but also for my mom, mother-in-law, sister and friends. I know, I know, us moms should be celebrated each and everyday but hey... it's … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Slow Cooker Santa Fe Chicken Chili
I'm not going to talk about winter any more. Nope! I'm going to talk about all the delicious flavours that bring me back to the warmth and sunshine! Yes! Like many of you, our family is forever busy. It's like a revolving door around here so I have to admit that the slow cooker is my go-to on … [Read more...]
Hauntingly Delicious for Halloween!
You know it's going to be busy this after school when the kids will be rushing home after being loaded up with treats at the school Halloween party. I am SOOOOO going to be more organized this year and have a frightfully good dinner ready! I came across these two recipes that were very … [Read more...]
Martha Stewart is Coming to the DELICIOUS Food Show!
I am thankful for the turkey hangover I have this morning. After two days of turkey with all the trimmings that has left me in a food coma and I'm going to just re-group for a couple days and relish on all the great fun we've had over this past weekend. I know that the festive holiday entertaining … [Read more...]
WOWing Them At The BBQ
It's mid-July and summer BBQs are a plenty. But are you like me? Are you kinda getting a little tired of the iron steak on the BBQ with the same old, same old spices? Or throwing on burgers? Threading a few kebabs? Brush the olive oil on the veggies? Sides of potato salad and cole slaw? White Burger … [Read more...]
Holiday Entertaining Made Easy…shhhh! We won’t tell!
The holidays are just around the corner...so what does it mean?a) time to plan the partiesb) impromptu guests arrive at the door with giftsc) baking for office, school, neighbourhood partiesd) those darn cookie exchangesRight? But some of us LOVE it. Yes, me included. I love the holidays and the … [Read more...]
CLOSED: Just In Time for Father’s Day Contest
Father's day is just around the corner. Wives and daughters alike are scrambling to come up with great gift ideas. It always seems a lot harder to buy for the men in our lives, than for the women. Vicky our go everywhere, try everything blogger has come to the rescue. This … [Read more...]
New Holiday Cuisine Classics
Just like everyone else, I have my favourite holiday foods: Turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce Mashed potatoes and gravy "Nibble Bait" (a kind of party mix my mom and little sister make each year) My mother-in-law's gingerbread cookies Egg nog with nutmeg But, you know, I'm … [Read more...]