We are just over mid-way through our summer break here in Ontario and I know it sounds cliché but time really is flying by. I treasure this time at home with the kids and we've been enjoying a good mix of lazy days by the pool, playdates and fun family getaways (of course punctuated by a few … Continue reading 10 Suggestions for Savouring The Summer
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Week #2 – Getting Vegucated
I bounced up the stairs full of enthusiasm for our second week of family learning - Healthy Eating - only to be greeted with groans, sighs and some fairly harsh commentary. "Geez mom, we always eat healthy. Do we really have to spend the whole week talking about it?" "Oh yay, more smoothies and salad. Can't … Continue reading Week #2 – Getting Vegucated
Barbecued Potato Salad
Potatoes are a fan favourite in my household. French fried, baked, hash browns, mashed...you name it the kids will gobble them up. And nothing says summer like a good potato salad so I decided to tinker with an old recipe to amp up the healthy ingredients while still putting the spotlight on the almighty spud. … Continue reading Barbecued Potato Salad
Reflections on 15 Years
My husband and I are celebrating our anniversary today. I can hardly believe it's been 15 years since a wide-eyed young couple walked down the aisle and began a life together that would include world travel, job changes, more than a few late-night parties, relocations, renovations, a dietary overhaul, some blow-out fights, lots of laughs, 3 … Continue reading Reflections on 15 Years
Raw Cauliflower “Rice” Salad
I learned in a Raw Cooking Class with Meghan Telpner that if you simply whir cauliflower in your food processor you end up with a grain-like consistency. It's actually very cool and tastes remarkably like rice. And it has the added benefit of featuring a cruciferous veggie that is often overlooked but comes loaded with antioxidants, … Continue reading Raw Cauliflower “Rice” Salad
Lori Leigh Wilson 