It’s time to get back to reality folks. The holiday season has come and gone, school is back in session, and vacation time is over. I must say, I really didn’t mind being at work over the past two weeks. There was no traffic, I got the best parking spots, and everyone just seemed happier….
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Perfect for Spring Asparagus and Quinoa Salad
Nope. Still haven’t had enough asparagus. And I’ve made this salad four times since the it’s spring debut. There has been a lot of stinky pee in this house. What? It’s just nature. 2 potlucks, a dinner party and a big batch for lunches later, I think I’ve garnered enough high fives for this recipe…
How To: Quickie Meals -Curried Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potato
As the snow falls and the weather gets colder, all I crave are comfort meals with warm spices and flavours that sooth my hungry belly and soul. The problem is, after walking in the door from a long commute home, I also want this comfort dinner to be on the table as fast as possible….
How To: Lunch Sandwiches – Mashed Chickpea and Avocado
The sandwich. Probably the easiest lunch you can make. Two pieces of bread, some sort of filling…that’s it! Growing up, turkey sandwiches, pb & j, and cream cheese made regular appearances in my lunch box. Now that I’m older and wiser, I realize that there is much more to a sandwich than the traditional deli…
How to: Hummus
Seems as though I have a little thing for chickpeas these days, no? While I do love this legume, I also love a good sale and thus, stocked up on multiple cans when on a recent grocery store visit. So what’s a girl to do but make some hummus? Just like the saying goes, when…
How To: Roasted Chickpeas
If you were to take a peak into my pantry on any given day, you would likely find a can or two of chickpeas sitting comfortably next to my back stock of cereal, oats, peanut butter, and marshmallows…all of the essentials. A good old can of chickpeas is a quick lunch or dinner hero. But…