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…
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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…
The Do-It-Yourself Dinner
I’ve never been much of a DIY kind of gal. Making my own, well, anything? So not up my alley. Getting all crafty? No thank you. I save my creativity for the kitchen. And this is one of my favourite ways to get the creative juices flowing. What The Heck is a Do-It-Yourself Dinner? It’s…
Our Top Ten Favourite Summer Recipes
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Okay – maybe the SECOND most wonderful time of the year. It’s SUMMER! And most of the time, it actually feels like summer. I don’t know about you, but once the summer months hit, my desire to cook kinda wavers. The days are long and beautiful, and…
Cookbook Review AND Giveaway: 175 Best Small-Batch Baking Recipes
I don’t think I would ever really call myself a baker. Baking requires attention to detail, and if you know me, you know that detail oriented I am not. Big picture people. But I do love my cookies, and cakes, and biscuits, and scones, all which require some level of baking. So when we were…
Creating Family Friendly Meals with One Simple Strategy
I love coming up with ways to make mealtime family friendly, but making each family member their own meal is not one of them. Erin and I are both firm believers in the motto… Be considerate without catering. This means I refuse to be a short order cook for my family, and I make ONE…
Top 10 Spring Recipes
We are approaching the end of May. The Victoria Day long weekend is almost here. One would think a Spring recipe round up would be outdated. But see, we’ve been dealing with some infamous Canadian weather. And only now is it starting to feel like Spring is in the air. It’s that time of year…






