I'm going to be completely honest and admit that there are many mornings you will find me at my favourite coffee joint in the drive-thru line up patiently waiting for my soy latte. I have a well rehearsed repertoire of excuses in my head to justify my "need" for a fancy take-out drink: - I was up … Continue reading Chaga Mushroom Tea Latte
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Warming Minestrone Soup & 10 Things I Love About Winter
I pride myself in being a hearty Canadian girl and as such I usually embrace the winter and truly enjoy the snow and seasonal outdoor activities. But I've got to admit that this frigidly cold weather is really starting to get me down. Thankfully a good friend reminded me yesterday that the days are slowly getting a … Continue reading Warming Minestrone Soup & 10 Things I Love About Winter
Veggie Eggrolls – A Christmas Eve Tradition
Every family has their own special traditions that make the holidays meaningful and personal. For my family- cutting down our own tree, hauling out our old boxes of decorations, cranking up the Christmas tunes and trekking to the mall for Santa photos all make it feel like the festive season. We also have a few weird and … Continue reading Veggie Eggrolls – A Christmas Eve Tradition
Make Your Own Sub Night
Nothing is more popular in my house than "make your own" nights. Make your own stirfry, salad bar, burritos and pizzas are staples on my menu because there is a much greater chance that the kids will actually eat something they've prepared themselves. I provide the basic supplies, lay them out on the kitchen counter … Continue reading Make Your Own Sub Night
Spaghetti Squash Noodles and Why I Keep Trying
I follow a number of awesome food bloggers and they constantly inspire me to try out new foods and dishes. Recently, I noticed that spaghetti squash was popping up a lot on different sites as a gluten-free and high-fiber replacement for noodles so I decided to give it a whirl. As I was preparing to cook my lovely … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Noodles and Why I Keep Trying
