I truly think that food tastes better when eaten out of a bowl. My husband sometimes makes fun of me, but there is just something about digging into a big bowl of food that makes it taste so much better than scraping it off of a plate. Add in an edible bowl – could you…
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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: Recipe Makeover – Creamy Buttermilk Herb Dressing
For this week’s post, I had high hopes for a delicious twist on an old fave with a broccoli pesto pasta recipe. It was a twist alright. Just not in the delicious sense. I’m planning on tweaking the recipe though, because I still think it’s a fabulous idea, so stay tuned. You know what else…
How to: Healthy Lunch – Peanut Noodle Salad
This past weekend Dara and I attended the first ever Food Bloggers of Canada Conference. It was the most personally and professionally satisfying conference I have ever attended. Not only did we learn more than we could have possible absorbed, we went away full of Canadian pride and in awe of the talented and creative…
How To: Use Up Your Leftovers – Avocado Chicken Salad
I was debating what to call this post: “How To: Quickie Meal” “How To: Healthy Lunch” “How To: Make the most delicious chicken salad you’ve ever had!” But instead, after being left with a couple of leftover chicken breasts from a previous roast chicken dinner, I went with the leftover route. When cooking just for…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Kale and Brussels Sprout Caesar Salad
I’m suffering from an airplane cold. The kind that sneak attacked me on my way home from a relaxing and sunny vacation, thus ruining my healthy glow and all that extra sleep I caught up on. It’s also wreaking havoc on my taste buds. Which is clearly the worst part. So I’m in search of…
How To: Use Up Your Leftovers – Quinoa Patties
By now, you should all be quinoa experts – right? We’ve shown you how to cook it plain and simple, turn it into a delicious breakfast, and mix it with pomegranates, nuts, and a flavourful dressing for a delicious side dish. But sometimes, you want a little something extra special to jazz up that leftover tupperware of simple quinoa…