Food

Recently, I was invited to attend a special event at my local grocery store. You may have seen my post on social media about the getting-together of Tracy Moore, Chef Tom Filippou and Chef Martin Patenaude. The team have been going across Canada with President’s Choice as an initiative to…

It might be a little hard to imagine right now, but before you know it, school will be out. If your kids are anything like mine, they mentally have one foot out the school door, ready to start summer vacation. These last weeks can be tough to keep them focused…

This is one of those baking projects I loved doing with the boys, took beautiful pictures, and then didn’t post. So finally, after a long time in my computer file, here is an easy and beautiful cupcake you can do for spring or Easter. My inspiration was most definitely from…

After an extensive meetup with a health specialist at the end of last year, one of the biggest recommendations I had was to drink more water. Ok, let’s be honest, the recommendation was to drink water. I did not drink any water. Well, that has since changed. The benefits are…

When the weather changes and it gets colder outside, I tend to want to hibernate and eat heavy food. But I’m going back to my smoothie recipes and making sure I get the vitamins I need with fresh fruit and vegetables. You may know someone like me; I become testy…

It’s been a little while since the kids have been back to school. It’s also about the time where most mamas I speak to tell me they are at their wits end trying to figure out a new and healthy lunch for their kids. I have never put that pressure on…

I don’t know if this is technically a ‘green’ popsicle since there isn’t any spinach or kale in it, but it has a green tint to it because of the fruit, so I say it’s green enough! I was so happy to find a new combination of ingredients for a…

As I have mentioned many times over, I am a big believer in buying local produce. I don’t just support local farming because I want to help local business, I also do it because the local produce here in Canada is fantastic. So when the producers of strawberries and raspberries…

There are few things on this earth that bother me to such a degree that it makes it impossible for me to sleep, work, or eat well. I can roll with the punches, even if I don’t want to. I can settle for a change in plans, even though it’s…

If you’ve read my blog for a while, you know I’m a big fan of Quesada Burritos and Tacos. I was thrilled when I was first introduced to them for many reasons. The chain of delicious Mexican food is not only a great alternative to the staple quick service meals,…