Anyone else feeling like this cold and flu season has been particularly brutal? Granted, my daughter is spending her first year daycare, too. Also known as the world’s biggest germ factory. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised it’s been cold central around here. When my nose is raw and my throat lumpy, all I want is a magical cure for my…
Seasonal Cooking
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…
Spring Pizza with Asparagus, Peas and Proscuitto
It’s upon us. It’s in the smell of the air, the lingering daylight, the tiny crocuses breaking ground with a pop of colour. SPRING! It’s giving me the warm and fuzzies and making me feel like anything is possible. Such as an egg on pizza. One of my favourite Instagram hashtags is #putaneggonit. People be…
Broccoli and Cheese Spaghetti Squash Casserole
If you can resist broccoli and cheese casserol-y things in the winter, you’re one up on me. Also, the squash is still rolling in weekly with my produce box delivery, so I’ve been needing to get creative all up in here. This isn’t totally brand new, though. This recipe was inspired by another recent spaghetti…
Thai Sweet Potato Soup
Anyone else disturbed by the amount of their grocery bill lately? Not OK. With the tumbling loonie, word on the street is grocery costs will continue to rise. It’s all of that fancy imported food we like. Like cauliflower, the caviar of 2016. Not to worry though, friends. I’m here to give you an insider…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Spaghetti Squash Gratin
In an attempt to maintain some creativity in my cooking, I’ve signed up for weekly delivery of a produce box. After winning a sample box from Front Door Organics through an Instagram contest, I’ve decided it’s a great way to inspire new recipes and eat a wide variety of fruit and veg. Also, it gets…
How To: Snack Healthy – Pumpkin Muffin Tops
I was not prepared for the weather this weekend. All my winter gear is still in storage, I have only recently embraced my scarves and boots, and I’ve yet to purchase a winter jacket that will fit over my ever growing belly. And what was falling from the sky this weekend? SNOW! Wasn’t Thanksgiving just…