I honestly can’t believe it has taken me this long to share this recipe with you. My husband actually looked at me wide-eyed and exclaimed “You haven’t posted this yet?!” So, my sincere apologies for holding out on you. I think I’ve made these bars about a million times – okay, maybe that’s a slight…
Archives for June 2016
How to: Recipe Makeover – Broccoli Slaw
I love a classic. Books, movies, and mayonnaise laden salads included. Honestly, I’m never really happy at a barbecue without a creamy potato or pasta salad, so let’s leave those alone for now. This one’s a fun little update on the creamy bacon-y version of the classic broccoli salad. Not to worry, I don’t completely ruin…
How To: Quickie Meal – Pasta with Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes and Broccoli Rabe
When it comes to taking care of household chores we all have our roles. I take care of the cooking, he takes care of the garbage, we both share day to day clean up and laundry duties. I think we have a pretty good groove going. And sometimes, we both step out of our chore…
Cookbook Review and Giveaway – Rush Hour Meals
With new life stages, come new inspiration. Rush Hour Meals, a new cookbook by longtime Canadian food media personality Rose Reisman was inspired by her new life stage as a grandmother to twin girls. In the book’s preface she shares her concerns about families trying to manage in today’s go-go-go world while also making nutritious food a…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Vegetarian Cobb Salad
I know this title may read like an oxymoron. Bacon and chicken are two of the ingredients typically found in a Cobb salad, joining eggs, blue cheese, tomatoes, and avocados. But who says you can’t deviate from the original now and then? What would life be like if we were all the same, right? When…
How To: Snack Healthy – Applesauce Oat Cranberry Muffins
I may be a bit of a weirdo, but whenever I can get some “me-time” I thoroughly enjoy using it for grocery shopping. Having the time to go up and down the aisles without a child requesting every second food item we pass feels like a luxury. This past weekend, however, that was not the…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Garlic & Lemon Grilled Shrimp and Orzo Salad
So, we got a new barbecue! You’ll want to pay attention this summer if you’re looking to up your grilling game. I’ll be grilling damn near everything. Like roasting in the winter, summer grilling brings our the best in so many foods. This post-pardum sweet tooth is still kicking around too, so I’ll take a little…