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- toddler-food
- December 12, 2018
Easy Toddler Meal: Chickpea Patties

Here's a toddler meal idea for those picky eaters in your family.
- No Category
- October 6, 2016
Thanksgiving Dinner Doesn’t Need to Cause Discomfort

I am very aware of the stomach issues some of my family have.
- food
- April 11, 2016
Meal Plan April 11, 2016

Okay, let's get right to it! You've got birthday parties to drop a kid off at, soccer games to shiver through and by God you've got groceries to buy. This
- food
- April 4, 2016
Meal Plan April 4th, 2016

How is it time to grocery shop again already? Honestly, this week flew by. Because the kids had Monday off for Easter I felt behind all week long. Oh, well,
- food
- March 29, 2016
Meal Plan March 28, 2016

I'm starting to feel a bit selfish, creating these meal plans. They're making my life so much easier! I've been loving cooking along with you guys and I only had
- food
- March 21, 2016
Meal Plan March 21, 2016

Okay, how did you do last week? Were you able to make dinner at home four night? Pop the champagne, you are a superstar! Only made two dinners? You're a
- family-life
- March 15, 2016
Five Ways to Simplify Dinner Prep

Now, with four kids, I feel like Supermom when I put a meal on the table each night. I'm tired and old and just a bit bored of the whole making dinner thing. And by "a bit" I mean sooooooo bored. They would be just as happy with macaroni and cheese as t
- food
- February 4, 2016
Cabbage Casserole – Super Fast Meal!

I came across this recipe while reading the blog of my absolute hero. It's called Runs For Cookies. She has no idea that I exist, but I came across her a few months ago and have been slowly working my way through her posts, from 2009-present.
- family-life
- January 26, 2016
Mealtime Mistake #1 for Parents with Picky Eaters

Just as you have a bedtime routine that starts with a bath and ends with a book, every meal should have certain elements repeated with diligence. This is one step many parents miss that may fuel a temper tantrum at the table.
- food
- January 26, 2016
Maple Glazed Trout on a Cedar Plank

This Maple Glazed Trout regularly makes an appearance on our dinner table year round. The maple syrup adds a nice Canadian touch, but I really love what trout offers up nutrition wise. Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and high in protein, it's a no-brain
- food
- January 8, 2016
8 Delicious Winter Crock-Pot Recipes

There is nothing better than coming home and having a freshly made meal, except maybe coming home to an already cooked, homemade meal. In the winter we rely on our trusty Crock-Pots and slow...
- food
- January 8, 2016
BBQ Chili Cheese Biscuit Casserole

A hearty, make ahead and freezer friendly meal with loads of veggies snuck in for those picky eaters! A meal the whole family is sure to love! Forgive me if you've heard me say this about half a million times, but I am a bit of a picky eater. This doesn
- food
- January 6, 2016
Free Printable Meal Planner Kitchen Set

Well it's Christmas Eve and I have a special gift for you… a Free Printable Meal Planner Kitchen Set. In January I will be sharing a little more about meal planning and kitchen organization but for now, I am going to enjoy a much needed break and
- food
- October 9, 2015
Ask a Sweet Potato About Meal Planning

Okay, this is it. The strategy of all strategies. It's meal planning and you're going to wonder how you ever did without it. Oh, and you're also going to save
- mom-101
- October 6, 2015
Tips For Delivering Meals to New Moms

When we brought each of our babies home from the hospital, my mom stayed with us for a few days. But she had responsibilities to get back to, and when she left, we were on our own. That's when our church family stepped in. Every night around 5pm, a ho
- food
- October 5, 2015
Crockpot Chili

Thanks so much for stopping by! For more recipes and other nifty things, come join me over on Facebook!I love having extra meals in the freezer for a sick day, moving day
- food
- August 13, 2015
Pork Rib Roast, Marscarpone Polenta & Garlic Asparagus

Lately I haven't been in the mood to cook. Maybe it's the weather changing, but I've been in a funk.
- food
- July 24, 2015
Greek Picnic Salad Or How to Get More Feta in Your Life

Hand over my heart as I tell you this, no carb has ever passed my lips that I didn't love. Bread, pasta, rice—I love them all. That's why this Greek Picnic Salad gets me excited because
- food
- July 20, 2015
Salmon Quiche

Use leftover salmon to create an entire meal with this Salmon Quiche Recipe!
- home
- July 1, 2015
How to Choose the Perfect Knife

Few items in your kitchen are as important as your knives. You'll use them for nearly every meal you create yet choosing a knife has left me with severe buyer's remorse in the past.
- food
- June 29, 2015
Quinoa-psicles: a Healthy Toddler Meal Popsicle

A few weeks ago, after my daughter's 18-month doctor's check up, I was concerned about my daughter's very minimal growth and slow weight gain.
- food
- June 24, 2015
UrbanKitchen: Kiwifruit Corn Salsa

Recently I had a chance to see kiwifruit in action. Sure, I was a bit surprised when I was invited to a three course meal featuring, of all things, the kiwi.
- food
- April 22, 2015
Our “Fired-Up” Veal Roll-Ups

Little guy was eager to help me in the kitchen the other day. He saw the veal scallopini
- food
- March 25, 2015
DIY Weekly Meal Planning Board

Dinners have been the bane of my existence for a long time. Not only is it frustrating trying to decide what to have for dinner, but if you're budget is small and you appreciate a home-cooked and nourishing meal, you also have to make that meal you've fin
- food
- March 25, 2015
One-Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese

I just recently saw online that bacon has hit its peak as a “food trend”. That will never happen if I have any say in the matter. Now I'm not some crazy lady that has bacon at every meal (and I'm not judging you if you are a crazy bacon lady – w
- mom-101
- March 13, 2015
One Family, One Meal

When did kid food and adult food become two separate things? Do you remember your mom making you a different meal than what her and your dad were eating? Why do we feed our kids shit that we would not eat? Leigh and I are taking a stand. On aver
- family-life
- February 13, 2015
Cooking with Canned Foods / Cans Get You Cooking

Did you know that canned foods have a month? And by that I actually mean did you know that February is National Canned Foods Month?! It's true. Okay, please don't tune out. Stay with me here. Pretty Please! I'm working on a great series this yea
- food
- February 4, 2015
Easy Braised Beef in Red Wine

A quick and easy slow cooker meal that takes a few minutes of prep first thing, but yields a mouth watering meal the whole family will love
- food
- February 2, 2015
Bacon Vodka Caesar: A Complete Meal

Not really sure what I can say here besides, BACON! BOOZE! How about, “You're welcome?” Yes, that sums things up nicely. Now go enjoy responsibly. Are you still here? If you're new to the drinks world — or not Canadian — a standard Caesar is m
- family-life
- January 26, 2015
Meal Prep, Treadmills and Recovery, Oh My!

Happy Monday everyone! I hope everyone enjoyed the weekend! I know I did. This past week, we dealt with some seriously cranky, teething, sick baby, our first nursing strike (thankfully, only lasting a couple of days and loooooooooooong, nights) and gettin
- food
- January 14, 2015
How To Cut Your Spending By Making Meal Plans

4 easy to use tips to help you cut your spending by making meal plans. Meal plans are great for the wallet and help you save time by knowing what to make.
- mom-101
- January 12, 2015
Meal Planning for Beginners

Last week I posted about Dean and I working on getting healthy this year. I talked about not using a diet program but that we'd be focusing on moving more and eating well. One thing that has helped me stay on top of healthy eating in the past is meal p
- mom-101
- January 7, 2015
Little Bites

I'm a grazer. A total snacker. Don't get me wrong, I love a meal (especially the ones that are cooked for me) but I could honestly eat little snacks all day and be equally satisfied
- family-life
- January 6, 2015
3 Essential Tips to Meal Prep Success

If you asked me what one of the keys to balancing work with home life, I would say, without hesitation, that meal prep is the single biggest factor for me. It's so vital on so many levels: It takes the stress of “what's for dinner” off my shoulder
- food
- December 8, 2014
Slow Cooker Roast Beef Dinner

A roast beef dinner is one of those classic meals that is all at once comforting, filling, and nutritious. And there is nothing like coming home to a home cooked meal all ready and waiting after a long day of work.
- food
- October 27, 2014
Pumpkin Week: Pumpkin in Every Meal

Since we're guessing you all have a deficit of time but are loving pumpkin right now, here are some more recipes from our archives.
- food
- October 12, 2014
Roundup: Apples In Every Meal

It's not just a convenient snack, apples are a great addition to a long list of recipes for any meal. And, if you've recently gone apple picking, you need to deal with a whole lot of apples.
- food
- September 10, 2014
Be a Domestic Superhero With This Slow Cooker Bolognese

I don't know about you but I always feel like a domestic superhero whenever I make a slow cooker meal. Dinner made before 8am? Yeah, that's right, this kitchen in my bitch. Booyah!
- home
- August 26, 2014
Free Meal Planner Printable

It's not fancy – but this is the meal planner printable I use every week. Okay, every week that I'm organized and on the ball. Which would not include summer and school holidays.
- food
- August 18, 2014
My Anniversary Dinner – A Romantic Meal!

Lamb Chops, Pasta Toss, and a delicious Mint, Pea & Feta Salad!
- family-life
- July 29, 2014
Meal Prepping and Forceful Nesting

With baby time fast approaching and coinciding directly with Fit Boy's emergence into the world of preschool, I have decided that even though I have no desire to nest, I need to get my butt nesting. Pronto.
- food
- April 14, 2014
Cabbage Casserole – Super Fast Meal

I came across this recipe while reading the blog of my absolute hero. It's called Runs For Cookies. She has no idea that I exist, but I came across her a few months ago and have been slowly working my way through her posts
- family-life
- April 2, 2014
OCD to The Rescue, It’s Meal Planning Time!

I don't know why it's taken me so long to write a useful post that might actually help other Mom's out. Perhaps it's because I really don't have a lot of useful information to share, just a shit
- mom-101
- March 17, 2014
Meal Planning…to Grocery Shop or to Wait.

Today's big decision is whether the groceries can wait since school is back in session next week. I think if I run to Walmart and get the short list for school lunches than I'll be ok
- family-life
- January 17, 2014
Meal Ideas for Tweens and Teens

The tween and teen years can be, shall we say, delicate? Ensure that they are as healthy as can be with a meal plan. Here's a sample to help you on your way!
- mom-101
- January 10, 2014
Meal Plan (From December 30-January 5)

We realized how much chicken we have, UNFORTUNATELY — my daughter is having a hate on for chicken but I have to use what I have. I spent $158.50 (not bad considering I haven't done groceries in 9 days). The plan is: Monday: Fish Sandwiches, Fries and
- mom-101
- January 5, 2014
I Suck at Meal Planning…

Oh ladies, I have tried and tried and tried again, but meal planning does not work in this house! At least not in the way that many do it. It's not the planning that bothers me. In fact, the organi...
- food
- January 3, 2014
Meal Plan (From December 30-January 5)

We realized how much chicken we have, UNFORTUNATELY — my daughter is having a hate on for chicken but I have to use what I have. I spent $158.50 (not bad considering I haven't done groceries in 9 days)
- christmas
- November 28, 2016
The Perfect Christmas Dinner Plan

Our 15 day plan for the perfect Christmas dinner is a step-by-step guide on what to delegate, what to make ahead, and even comes complete with a printable check list for D-Day.
- food
- December 2, 2013
Cabbage Casserole – Super Fast Meal!

I came across this recipe while reading the blog of my absolute hero. It's called Runs For Cookies. She has no idea that I exist, but I came across her a few months ago and have been slowly working my way through her posts,
- food
- November 23, 2013
Easy Meal: Coconut-Beef-Rice

This is an easy meal that even my toddler loves. It's simple and cheap.
- food
- November 12, 2013
My Anniversary Dinner – A Romantic Meal!

The 11th was our anniversary. It's been 4 years, and we couldn't be happier. Seeing as we just moved into a house, we decided that instead of going out like we normally do
- food
- November 3, 2013
Meal Plan for Week of November 4th

So here goes my meal plan for this week: Monday – Grilled Garlic Butter Chicken with Butternut Squash Coucous Tuesday – Tex Mex Sloppy Joes with salad Wednesday – Homemade Pizza with salad Thursday – Salmon (white fish for me)
- food
- October 20, 2013
Grocery Spending/Meal Plan

I did groceries today at Superstore because I want my PC points. I intend to save them till Christmas as well as I'm saving my Optimum Points at Shoppers till closer to Christmas
- food
- October 20, 2013
Why Fake It, Just Make It: Beef Barbacoa

First of all, I hope you can join us +Bruna Myers (beeswithhoney.com) and myself in another delicious meal link up party.
- food
- October 3, 2013
Hamburger Soup: An Easy Weeknight Meal!

A hearty, delicious and super easy weeknight dinner! Get into fall with the simply hearty dinner idea.
- food
- October 2, 2013
A Meal Idea for You to Make Tonight

A lip smacking finger licking meal swapping good old blog post that delves into the age old question of What's For Dinner!
- food
- September 30, 2013
Why Fake It, Just Make It: Beef Barbacoa

Barbacoa does not equal barbeque (BBQ), although it involves
- food
- May 3, 2016
6 Meals in 6 Minutes Meal Planning

6 steps to 6 meals in 6 minutes meal-planning
- food
- September 16, 2013
Meal Plan Monday!

I went to the grocery store this morning and spent
- food
- September 9, 2013
Meal Plan Monday!

So this week I'm cooking out of this cookbook
- mom-101
- June 2, 2013
Magical Meal Moments…mostly

Family dinners are loud and messy. Just like life
- food
- October 8, 2012
Kale and Aged Cheddar Quiche

My idea began with a bunch of organic Kale and some eggs
- food
- October 2, 2012
Roasted Beet Borscht

It couldn't be helped – I had to make borscht. The kids were not at all impressed. But I was.
- food
- October 1, 2012
Twice-Baked Butternut Squash

If I had a vegetarian friend, which I don't, I wouldn't hesitate to offer this as a main course meal option for her.
- food
- September 30, 2012
Butternut Squash Soup with Gruyère Croutons

Our French classic dinners were a hit this week. The soup was probably the most liked meal.
- food
- September 27, 2012
Swiss Steak

I picked up the ingredients to make Swiss steak – Mike's favourite childhood dinner, which I've made maybe once since we started going around in 1988.
- food
- September 23, 2012
Recipe Success: Sweet Potato Vegetarian Chili

Now that the temperature is dropping, it's time to break out all of my favourite ‘one pot' and crock pot recipes
- food
- September 20, 2012
Flank Steak Fajitas

I've been seriously slacking on the recipe front. Sorry. I just haven't made anything fun and exciting lately. The flank steak fajita is one of my go-to beef dishes
- food
- September 20, 2012
Flank Steak Roulade

We were entirely unprepared for what we were about to see – the deep redness that developed from smoking, the mouth-watering aroma that permeated every corner of the kitchen as we let it rest and the soft supple texture as we cut into it.
- food
- September 20, 2012
Toast Bar: As Awesome as It Sounds

As promised (yes, I was serious): how to fancy up your brunch spread with the soon-to-be-all-the-rage toast bar.
- food
- September 10, 2012
Crunchy Hawaiian Chicken Legs

The thing I love about this quick weeknight meal is everyone is happy when I put it on the table and the drumsticks are fabulous cold the next day in a lunch box.
- food
- September 3, 2012
The Easiest Warm Potato Salad You’ll Ever Make

We've eaten a variation of this salad every week since the beginning of summer. It's exceptionally versatile, allowing you to make use of whatever you have lingering in the fridge
- food
- September 3, 2012
Lisa’s Letters Home: The Italian Job

I was talking to a friend about this great substitute for pasta. It's an eggplant lasagna, I told her, feeling quite smug about my amazingly fabulous creation. Oh, you mean eggplant parmigiana!
- food
- August 30, 2012
Recipe Success: Peanut Chicken and Rice

This was super easy to make (I subbed sesame oil and the type of vinegar) and it was really tasty.
- food
- August 27, 2012
Farmers’ Market Roasted Root Vegetable and Wild Blueberry Dinner

Recipe for roasted root vegetables served with grilled chicken and wild blueberry sauce. Easy and delicious.
- food
- August 27, 2012
Lemon Garlic Spaghetti

My husband was on vacation the last two weeks and took over the kitchen. This was a mixed blessing. On the plus side, he's a damn fine cook.
- food
- August 20, 2012
Roasted Shrimp and Broccoli With Soba Noodles

I'm going to try the cumin route again eventually but for now my kids really go for this lemon-y, kind of Asian flavours of this speedy dinner.
- food
- August 6, 2012
Lisa’s Letters Home: Curry In a Hurry

One of the most quintessentially British dishes isn't fish and chips, pie and mash, or toad in the hole - it's a good ol' curry.
- food
- July 29, 2012
Fish Week: Best Fish Sammie

This sandwich is the bomb – let me know if you try it! It's great to make on a hot evening
- food
- July 23, 2012
Farmers’ Market Dinner

Meal planning straight from the farmers' market
- food
- July 23, 2012
Skillet Bacon and Cheese Strata

I remembered seeing this strata recipe in my special recipe edition of Canadian Living magazine.
- food
- July 23, 2012
Chop-chop Chicken Pie

To make the best use of time, I have been preparing meals the night before, and baking them the next night, before dinner.
- food
- July 16, 2012
Cabbage Rolls

My mom would be so proud of these cabbage rolls.
- food
- July 15, 2012
Yummy Stuffed Peppers

There's nothing like the delicious taste bell pepper's bring to a meal.
- food
- July 9, 2012
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the "in" dish and it's relatively easy to make.
- food
- June 21, 2012
How To: Make Your Own Vegetable Stock.

I realized that this would be a good time to do a blog post called How to Make Your Own Vegetable Stock!!
- food
- June 21, 2012
Firecracker Chicken Salad

You know how I know if a recipe is a keeper? If I want to make it again right away. That's how I felt about this Firecracker Chicken Salad.
- food
- June 20, 2012
Caramelized Onion Turkey Burgers

Here's a burger for all taste buds. Since the onions are caramelized, its a mild enough flavor for kids, while still pleasing adult tastes.
- food
- June 12, 2012
Macaroni Salad

Remember the macaroni salad your mom used to make for picnics and the beach? Whatever happened to that anyway, right? Well, here it is.
- food
- June 12, 2012
Rainbow Quinoa Salad

Everyone has heard about quinoa by now, but many are stumped with what to do with it
- food
- February 21, 2012
Italian Meatballs, Two Ways

You know how parents can sometimes dream about what our children's futures might look like? Here's my fantasy. The boys are away at University (preferably the same one so they can keep tabs take care of each other) and I envision them standing in the
- food
- January 13, 2012
Cheesy Pasta with Squash and Bacon

Although I could probably cook all day long for the holidays and still think of plenty of seasonal goodies to make, the reality is I have a family that still needs to eat dinner every night. So while it would be nice to do nothing but bake cookies and mak
- No Category
- April 8, 2016
Nutrition Know-How

Get the new year off to a healthy start with these five tips from a local nutritionist to help get your family diet in order.
- food-news
- April 8, 2016
Our Ideal Meal

‘Tis the season to: eat, drink and be merry.