Happy Labour Day from my neeewwww laptop! I didn’t even remember what is was like to have a fully functioning screen at any angle, without mild electric shocks from the exposed wires resting on my rapidly overheating knee. I had forgotten it was possible to unplug a laptop and take it somewhere! Best back-to-school splurge […]
Saturday Sweets: Orange Carrot Popsicles {Cookbook Review}
Theo has reached that lovely stage where it is virtually impossible to get anything done while he’s awake and on the prowl, and he is in this wakeful, prowling state for the vast majority of the day. Yes, son, you can pull yourself to a standing position. That does not mean you SHOULD do so […]
Apple, Bacon & Cheese Omelettes
I hate it when someone asks if I want to go out for breakfast. I usually DO want to go out with the person who asks me, but I feel like it comes with a requirement that I order breakfast. I am that person who makes the waitress roll her eyes when I order a […]
Grilled Vegetable Pizza
The winner of the $25 Minted giveaway is #21 – Marcia! Thanks so much to everyone who entered, and Marcia, check your email to claim your prize :) Want to know some really big news? I went bra shopping yesterday. YES, this does SO qualify as big news, it was glorious. Two hours of shopping […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canadian Preserving Traditions: Red Pepper Jelly Recipe
I have been wanting to make homemade red pepper jelly for an extraordinarily long time. One thing my younger sister says she likes about me is that if I say I’m going to do something I go ahead and do it, usually asap. I am all talk and all action, a deadly combination ;) One […]
Saturday Sweets: Homemade Fudgesicles
I have to thank my BFF Alyssa for even giving me the idea to make homemade fudgesicles! I can’t remember the last time I had a fudgesicle – elementary school sports days come to mind, when we got a treat to celebrate the end of a sweaty, competitive day. I always loved the soft, chewy, […]
Light{er} Creamy Homemade Macaroni & Cheese
I promise to stop complaining about summer soon, but I have to tell you that I’m pretty sure I figured out the problem I have with summer. The problem is that I always feel really heavy. Don’t ask me how it’s possible, since I definitely eat less in the heat. Maybe I’m retaining the 24 […]
