I have a giant cookbook collection. So big, in fact, that I'm being forced to weed it out as it's now bursting off the bookshelf. I couldn't decide what to get rid of so I consulted an expert (Google) and found out that if a cookbook has just one good recipe, it's worth keeping. If … [Read more...]
Superhero Soup
It's cold & flu season and my house is not "immune". That's why I made a batch of this immune-boosting soup for my sad sounding sickie souls and I am pretty sure it'll have them leaping off tall buildings in no time.Did you know, my friends, that a homemade soup jam-packed with green leafy stuff … [Read more...]
Chicken soup: Jewish Penicillin
My chicken soup recipe has been passed down through at least three generations and (at risk of sounding conceded) my friends and family have declared it the best. I think it may have even played a role in my husband's decision to marry me. That, and my chopped liver.Warning: this recipe … [Read more...]
Creative Solutions for the Lunchbox Blaaahs
"Mum, I am so sick of turkey sandwiches!" And those were his words exactly. The Boy is in Grade One and takes his lunch every day. I don't mind eating the same things for lunch every day; my son, however, likes variety. By Day 3 he was tiring of my turkey sandwich/baby … [Read more...]
Campbell’s Healthy Request Microwavable Bowls
As you know, we never feature a product on urbanmoms.ca unless it’s been given the seal of approval by our Go2Girlz product testing panel. And we’re thrilled to be able to bring you another innovative product that will help you – as a busy mom – make your life a little bit easier. Campbell’s Canada … [Read more...]
Stones and soup
We were away for the weekend, and it was a good, GOOD time. I personally played Singing Star with my brother and sister-in-law so much that my voice is still hoarse and raspy today. I also spent all of our money and now we are paupers. Well-dressed paupers. GOOD times. The ride home yesterday … [Read more...]