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Browse all articlesI’ve been wanting to make Pavlova for weeks and finally decided to take the plunge. I’m going out of town for 3 weeks starting tomorrow, so I wanted to squeeze it in before leave. Plus, Ryan had never eaten Pavlova…
When I was a teenager, you couldn’t pay me to eat rhubarb and now I count the days until it’s in season. Rhubarb and strawberries are the perfect combination of tart and sweet, and work well together in all kinds…
This tortilla wrap is full of wholesome goodness and provides an easy way to get your daily dose of vegatables. On a hot summer day, this sandwich makes you feel good and full of energy. This recipe is a guideline…
I could eat hummus like ice cream. It wouldn’t taste very good in a cone, but you get the gist. Red lentils are underrated and have many health benefits. They are a great source of fibre and iron, help lower…
This easy-to-make recipe can be created in a jiffy for those last minute cocktail parties or backyard barbecues. All of the ingredients put together create a fresh and light summer bite. Recipe: Mini Caprese Bites Ingredients 10 Cherry tomatoes, halved…
When Ryan and I were in Portugal this May, we stayed in a lovely town called Albufeira - located in the south of Portugal. We came across a little restaurant called Dom Carlos , which we think is the best…
These were gone in less than 24 hours – between 2 people. Can’t wait to make them again. Enough said. Recipe from Cooking Classy Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 large egg 2…
Ryan is in the midst of final exams (i.e hell) – so I thought making a healthy lunch might be a good way to boost some brain power. Quinoa is my new favourite dish – it’s so versatile, healthy, and…
My youngest sister, Alex, is getting married at the end of May which means I have less 6 weeks to fit into a bridesmaids dress. Let’s just say that if I don’t lose 5 pounds before then, there’s no sitting…
Yum. Yum. Recipe from Lucy Waverman – The Globe and Mail Ingredients Toasts 3/4 cup Roquefort cheese 3 tbsp soft butter 1/4 tsp chilli flakes 8 slices toasted baguette (cut diagonally) 4 cups arugula 1/2 toasted pecans 12 slices dried…
You want to know what love is? Love is sifting through the Christmas bag of Rice Krispie Cereal and hand picking all of the green ones out in order to make a Valentines Day treat for your sweetheart. Ryan, I…
I love mini-foods. They’re cute and fun – especially the non-traditional mini foods like mac n’ cheese. Ryan and I hosted a Super Bowl party with some of his law school buddies and I wanted to serve a few non-traditional…
My friend Connie sent me a (much needed) reality check this week. She sent me an email about a friend who’s little son, Griffin, has aggressive cancer and is getting radiation and chemo on his 2nd birthday this week. Heartbreaking.…
