Even though I am long finished my school years, I still get those butterflies in my stomach come labour day. In past years I chalked this up to simply some nostalgic feeling – missing my high school and university days. But this labour day was different. These anxious knots in my stomach were due to…
Dinner
How To: Recipe Makeover – Cornflake Crusted Fish Sticks with Spicy Pineapple Ketchup
So we seem to be on a roll with ingredient and recipe repeats here. First it was corn – grilled and buttered and then battered and frittered. And now, fish sticks. But instead of crusting in parmesan, these are coated in cornflakes crumbs. A rolling pin makes it easy to crush a bag full of…
Broccoli and Cheddar Patties
I’m always very happy and consider it a huge win when I make a new recipe that has my husband reaching for seconds. But even better is when my 11 month old daughter gobbles up this recipe with such enthusiasm that she can’t seem to get the food into her mouth fast enough. A double…
How To: Kitchen Tip – Multi-Purpose Spice Mix for Meal Prep
We have obviously been inspired by summer to light up the grill. Or in my case, turn on my electric stove and bust out the indoor grill pan. Whatever method you choose, this do it yourself seasoning mix and meal prep tip will become a staple in your house too. Prepping a batch of freshly…
How To: Quickie Meal – Thai Kale Salad with Sesame Tofu
We are definitely making up for our long and cold winter – this weekend was hot hot hot! I normally am not one to complain about a beautiful sunny summer day. It’s never a bad thing when you have a drink in hand and a pool to sit by. However, when your air conditioning breaks…
How To: Healthy Side – Roasted Cauliflower and Kale Salad with Miso Tahini Dressing
Cauliflower has definitely shown to be the new “it” vegetable. Move over kale – cauliflower is here to stay. But what happens when the two most popular cruciferous vegetables join forces? Magic I tell you. Magic in the form of a delicious salad perfect for your long weekend barbecues or any time dining. Just take…
How To: Quickie Meal – Fettuccine with Creamy Avocado Sauce
So I actually had a whole other recipe and post planned for today. And it was good – another quickie meal, also vegetarian, and also delicious. And you will eventually see that post and that recipe, just not today. See, I made this pasta on a whim when I remembered I had some fresh fettuccine…