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I recently saw an article with the advice that a good approach to dealing with the issue of body image and girls is to just not talk about it with your girls. People seemed to love this idea, based on how many “shares” I saw of it. But…really? I certainly get not criticizing your own […]
About Anna
I believe in God, the power of optimism, and the ability of food to bring people together. I love to share everyday homemade food with family and friends (and the internetz)! I love cheese, proper grammar, an organized house, dark chocolate, my husband, and my 5 sweet kids.
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Saturday Sweets: Death By Chocolate Cookies
*Don’t forget to enter the little giveaway for $25 in personalized paper products on yesterday’s post! If you’re looking for the perfect chewy, rich chocolate cookie recipe, look no further. These are, quite literally, my favourite chocolate cookie ever, and I’ve done more than my fair share of sampling. I’ve actually made these numerous times […]
Have you heard about Minted? (Giveaway Closed)
It’s not too often I feel comfortable talking up a product here. I know you come here for recipes, maybe for my silly little stories, but not to be sold things. So no, I won’t review shelf-safe milk(!?) or an extra special variety of raisins, thank you very much. But Minted is a site […]
Ginger Soy Chicken Stirfry
My kids are all about rhyming. We spend a good part of many days taking turns shouting out rhyming words, and I can rhyme like it’s my job, but lately they’re upping the ante. In the car we seem to get especially good ones, which is turning into a great opportunity to dramatically increase their […]
Monday Moments
Settle in, boys and girls, the pictures are going to come fast and furious today, just like they do in my home. We signed Gemma up for a one-week art camp this summer to foster her beautiful abundance of creativity, and she loved every minute. Rather than exhausting her appetite for art, it simply focused […]
Saturday Sweets: Oatmeal Fudge Sandwich Cookies
Dare I say I have found the world’s best way to take in your fibre? I believe I do dare. Fibre-packed cookies stuffed with a generous slab of fudge – how often do you get your fibre and your fudge in the same bite?! The cookies are a delicious chewy oatmeal cookie, and they are […]
Mom’s Hawaiian BBQ Meatballs
Since my mom is here all week (YAY!) I thought it only fitting that I share another of her famous recipes – it’s been too long since a Mom guest post! I think these meatballs are part of the reason Carl married me, thinking they would be a regular staple in his diet if he […]
Monday Moments
A couple weeks ago we went to a local Reptile Rescue Centre for the morning, admittedly with very low expectations. In an unexpected turn of events, Gemma spent the visit asking when we could leave while Kristopher, who usually mimics her every motion, loved every minute. He has played “Reptile Guy” almost every day since, constantly […]
Saturday Sweets: Peach Raspberry Crumble Bars
Peach season always totally sneaks up on me. It’s here, but it’s not here for long, so get out and get some peaches before it’s too late! Carl’s away for 20 days (I know, right? How am I even expected to recognize him at the airport?) so any baking I do has to be consumed […]
First on the First: Pickled Roasted Red Peppers {Cookbook Review}
The challenge for this month’s First on the First event was pickles. But…I don’t like pickles. I don’t think I’ve ever had or seen or smelled pickled anything that appealed to me. Having said that, I’m pretty sure that puts me in the minority. So I’m thrilled to participate in a round-about kind of way […]
