Tater tots. Blog post, complete. Kidding. Sorta. I don’t have much to say to convince you to try these because closeted or not, you love tater tots. We all do. They’re a universal crowd pleaser that may even lead to world peace one day. Pizza and tater tots. They can really bring people together. How simple are…
Snack Healthy
How To: Snack Healthy – No Bake Chocolate, Coconut, Almond, and Date Snack Balls
The other day I was wheeling a cart around my local grocery store and noticed that all the Passover foods were out on the shelves in all their unleavened glory. How on earth is it time for Matzah already?? This Friday evening Passover begins once again – the time when matzah replaces the usual bread…
Whole Wheat Maple Oatmeal Banana Muffins
Our broken oven saga has finally come to an end! After going back and forth too many times to count with a kitchen appliance company that shall remain nameless and too many weeks of frustrations, our oven is finally in working condition. What better way to celebrate this victory than by baking muffins? Maple sweetened,…
How To: Snack Healthy – Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins
My 2 year olds new favourite activity is sitting on the counter and “helping” me cook. I use the term “helping” loosely as I usually end up with an extra scoop of flour in the bowl, and all over my counter. Now, I love getting her in the kitchen and cooking or baking is the…
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…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Homemade Apple Sauce and Crispy Apple Peel Chips
Quelle surprise. It’s fall and I’ve got an apple recipe for ya. These little dandies are brand new and Ontario grown. They’re called Ginger Gold and they’re perfect for eating, baking or…applesauce as it were. Sweet as pie on their own, this recipe requires zero added sweetener. Don’t go out and buy yourself fancy apples…
How To: Snack Healthy – Chocolate and Dried Fruit Granola Chunks
If we are being honest, this recipe didn’t quite start out as “chunks.” In fact, it wasn’t even in the “healthy snack” category. I had originally titled this post a “make your own granola bar” post. However, that didn’t turn out quite as planed. I even posted a photo on instagram commenting on my failed…