Fall is definitely one of my favourite seasons…I love that crisp cool air (although how nice has this warm weather been?!), the changing colours of the leaves, and all things pumpkin! There may have been oh one or two or ten pumpkin spiced lattes purchased since their debut, which to me, is the signal that…
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How to: Make Your Own Naan Bread
Warm. Chewy. Savoury. A triple threat. Naan’s got it all. Naan is a leavened flat bread. Sounds like an oxymoron, but I swear it’s both flat and light as air all at once. It’s typically known to accompany curries, soups and stews in Indian cuisine where it can be used in lieu of pesky utensils…
How To: Make Your Own Veggie Burgers – Southwestern Bean and Corn Burgers with Chipotle Ketchup
It may seem weird that we’re posting a veggie burger recipe just as summer is winding down and bbq season will soon be over. But here’s the thing, it doesn’t have to be! With these Southwestern flavoured veggie patties, you can continue your burger eating well into the cold winter months. Mashed black and kidney…
How To: Big Batch – Butternut Squash, Corn, and Coconut Soup with Corn Relish
This post could have been titled “The best soup I ever made” And all the credit must go to my cousin, who kindly had my husband and I over for dinner and boldly claimed that very statement. And I concur, it truly is the best soup. After one bite I began harassing asking her…
How To: Homemade Granola Bars – Banana and Cranberry Granola Bars
We are big granola bar eaters in this household. They really are the perfect grab and go snack. And prior to our first homemade batch, I would scout out the grocery stores for when our favourite brands were on sale. But after seeing just how easy it was to make my own, no sales are…
How To: Big Batch – Zucchini, Corn, and Mushroom Enchiladas
It’s often tempting when the summer heat hits to do anything in your power to avoid turning that switch on your oven. I’ve been there – a sandwich for dinner, a salad for lunch, and repeat. But what if I told you that you only had to turn your oven on once to produce a…
How to: Healthy Snack – Fruit and Yogurt Popsicles
The heat has officially arrived folks. And with it comes my cravings for all things cool and refreshing. I will not say no to a jumbo Mr. Freeze on a July scorcher. Especially a white one. The ice and sugar combo does make for a delicious cold treat. Perhaps not a ‘healthy’ one though. In…