Packing is the pits! Packing has to be one of the least fun things in the world. We are in the midst of packing up our two bedroom apartment to move to a more spacious abode to make room for the babe that will be joining us in the new year. One good thing that…
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How To: Quickie Meal – Orzo with Cheese and Peas
During my first couple university years, Lipton’s Side Kicks made a regular appearance on my dinner table. From Asian noodles to cheesy linguine, I felt like I was making a gourmet meal when all I was really doing was opening up a bag and boiling a pot of water. But they were delicious, fast, and…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Eggplant Ricotta Bake
When my husband and I were living in NYC for a year I made it my mission to eat as much good food as possible. Over the year I ate some pretty delicious meals – from the best ice cream I have ever eaten to my new favourite pasta dish – there was certainly no…
How To: Healthy Appetizer – Blue Cheese and Greek Yogurt Dip
Can we just talk about tomatoes for a minute? I mean, have they ever been this sweet before? Seriously, we are popping them back like candy in this household. Speaking of candy, we treated ourselves to a bag of sour grapefruits the other night. I mean, they are grapefruit flavoured so it’s basically like…
How To: Big Batch – Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Baked Orzo
Can you believe it? I have an ACTUAL meal to share with you. Not a snack, not granola, but a real live dinner MEAL! After watching my daughter eat one too many bowls of mac and cheese (and it wasn’t the homemade kind), I finally got the kick in the butt I needed to get…
How to: Seasonal Cooking – Crispy Goat Cheese and Cherry Salad
We’re getting to a point in the growing season when I hit the farmers’ market hard and pretty much overdo it every time. This week, cherry overload. Actually…scratch that. No such thing. I’M IN LOVE WITH CHERRIES AND I DON’T EVEN CARE WHO KNOWS IT! (…jumping on couch) Uh. Sorry. HaHa. That may have been a bit…
How to: Make your own – Spanakopita (Greek Spinach and Cheese Pie)
Well hello, savoury delicious pie. Please get in my belly. I looove this recipe. Spanakopita is one of the most recognizable greek dishes. I’ve always assumed the recipe would be too involved to make at home. I’ve been dead wrong. The list of ingredients is easily accessibly and assembly is a snap. You. Yup, all…