The month of September brings up a lot of different emotions for everybody. The nervous excitement for back to school season, the relief of getting back into routines, the anticipation of the return of Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy. For me, September signals casserole season. Dishes of hot and comforting baked pastas are not the type…
Archives for August 2017
3-Ingredient Chia Jam
Jam in 15 minutes. It’s possible! This is not even fake news, people. All thanks to the magical magic of chia seeds. Of the same fame as 1970s Chia Pets. I swear. These little seeds have rocketed to the top of nearly every ‘superfoods’ list at some point in the last 5 years. We don’t…
Our Top 10 Favourite Back To School Lunches (That Aren’t Sandwiches!)
My eldest daughter will be starting Junior Kindergarten in September. Which I just realized is a mere 2 weeks away. How the heck did that happen?! The last couple days have been spent frantically messaging friends and family inquiring about all things back to school shopping. I’m just a tad behind. But have no fear…
Four-Ingredient Cheesy Zucchini Bites
How’s your summer going? They seem to go by faster every year don’t you think? It’s already been two weeks since my daughter turned two and I’m seeing so many changes in her. It’s like she’s turned into to a full-on toddler over night. One of the biggest changes I’ve noticed is her acceptance of food. I can’t…
Whole Wheat Tahini Banana Bread
I always seem to have at least one extremely brown banana on the counter at all times. And I find myself googling “what to do with ripe bananas” at least once a week. Anyone else? I can’t be alone in this. Sure, you can freeze them and save them for a rainy day. But if…
Blackened Tilapia Fajitas
My baby turned two last week. A few days before the big day, Dara asked me “So, how does it feel to be the mother of a two year old?”. At first, I was confused by the question, and quickly replied with “Why, should I feel something?”. It’s only been a week or so, but now…