It’s hard to believe 2013 is coming to an end and tomorrow night we ring in the New Year. Crazy how fast time flies! I’m not one for big New Years eve parties or fancy affairs, and now with an almost four month old at home, I doubt I will even make it to see…
Archives for December 2013
How to: Make Ahead Meal – Niçoise Salad
When this year’s feast is finally over, this may be the most perfect post-holiday meal there is. Fresh and light yet still satisfying enough to keep that craving for a triple decker turkey/stuffing/cranberry sauce sandwich at bay. Unless of course there’s gravy involved. In which case, game over. I haven’t a clue if this would…
How To: Snack Healthy – Granola Crusted Walnuts
I don’t have much to say about this recipe, except that as I am typing this blog post, I am wiping away stray granola crumbs that have fallen all over my keyboard as I can not stop munching on this addictive snack. And because it is so easy to make, I really don’t need to…
Holiday Appetizer – Crostini Two Ways
I’ve been witness to a lot of food stress this week. I get it, the holiday season is hard. There are just so many delicious and readily available foods everywhere. And sometimes foods are packaged in beautiful shiny paper with ribbons and sparkles so you’re fooled into thinking it has to be something delicious. But then it isn’t. Not…
How to: You Only Live Once – Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce
Salted caramel is a thing lately. I know this because I’ve recently made it for both apple slices and mini soft pretzel bites as a dip-able and shareable snack for coworkers. Has it ever been the talk of the town since. The very first question I get is “Is this on the blog?!” Well, it’s kind of a healthy eating…
How To: Quickie Meal – Kung Pao Chicken Tacos
Toronto has caught a fever…the taco fever that is! It seems like every day there is a new taco joint opening up – trying to come up with a new spin on the classic Mexican street food. Well, we have definitely been feeling the heat and given the success of our fish taco recipe, it…