A giant list of DIY recipes: maybe you’ll find a new thing to make?

But first, a discovery! Did you know that if you tuck a wet piece of paper towel inside those plastic green containers that normally house baby greens they'll stay crisper longer? I'm VERY happy my package of baby kale and chard is looking so good! - Awhile back on the Fishbowl … Continue reading →

#DailyLunches is getting a little media love

Some of you may already know that I snap a photo of my lunch every day. It's my own personal just-because type project. I call it Daily Lunches. I have been enjoying this project for many reasons. (1) It's improved the quality of the foods I eat. (2) It's helping me be more mindful of what I eat … Continue reading →

Halloween dinners

A question for parents with trick-or-treating age kids... do you prepare a Halloween-themed dinner or just try to get your kids to eat something healthy before the big sugar rush? I'd love to hear your thoughts. For the past few years I've been making this: (The recipe is over here in … Continue reading →

Gnocchi – my new favourite side dish. And it’s cheap too.

I think it's nonsense that we, as North Americans, believe that there has to be a starch served at every meal. We've been conditioned, brainwashed, indoctrinated by Uncle Ben's and the Potato Growers Associations! If you have steak for dinner, why not just have steak and a huge salad? Instead of … Continue reading →

Canadian giveaway alert: behold the brunch smackdown!

Edited to add, October 5: Well, the results are in! I won, but only by one vote. In the spirit of good sportsmanship Sobeys has decided to split the big prize in half, to be shared by myself and the contestant who came in second place. This means I only have $250 in gift cards to give away to … Continue reading →

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A giant list of DIY recipes: maybe you’ll find a new thing to make?

#DailyLunches is getting a little media love

Halloween dinners

Gnocchi – my new favourite side dish. And it’s cheap too.

Canadian giveaway alert: behold the brunch smackdown!