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- April 13, 2016
Lemon Chicken

This lemon chicken recipe is a bright, fresh spring dinner recipe that pairs well with fresh vegetables and a side of rice. Spring is here but it sure doesn't feel like it. I just got back from a short trip to California and Disneyland with Ava wh
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- December 1, 2015
Easy Creamed Peas

A super easy holiday side dish made from scratch! Easy to make ahead and keep warm in a slow cooker or crockpot. What is your favorite holiday side dish? Many of you know I'm not actually that adventurous when it comes to my veggies. You know that I can
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- November 17, 2015
A $10 side table redo

I think this might be my favourite furniture redo yet. I'm really in love with it. This little $10 1950s side table was cute when I bought it despite the fact that the finish had water rings on it and it was flaking off on the top. Still, it was cute an
- mom-101
- November 11, 2015
Spending Remembrance Day As A Family

In the crisp November air, my son and I stand side by side. It's Remembrance Day. We have come together to pay our respects to the veterans. His father and I taught him that thank you is a magic...
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- October 19, 2015
Green Bean Casserole Recipe: No Canned Soup

This delicious Green Bean Casserole will make the perfect side dish to any meal. No Canned soup used in this Green Bean Side Dish! Try it today!
- food
- September 2, 2015
Zucchini Bake

Zucchini Bake. This easy to assemble Zucchini Bake makes a delicious side dish! It's a great way to use up this plentiful summer vegetable!
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- August 21, 2015
Enough Wasps Already! Seriously.

Even though I grew up in the country, I've always had a fear of nature. Well the creepy, crawly, buzzing, stinging and biting side of nature.
- family-life
- August 19, 2015
Discover Your Wild Side with Dixie Outlet Mall!

This time around I have started my shopping adventure by completing the Take the Wild Side Quiz to reveal my shopping persona.
- mom-101
- August 17, 2015
5 Unmistakable Signs You’re Doing it Right

People still want to hang out with you. Yes, you've had kids and think they are THE best. The true test however, is if other people like them
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- 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
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- July 20, 2015
Delicious Summer Salads

With summer in full swing salads make the perfect lunch…or dinner…or side dish! Here are some delicious summer salads from around the web.
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- June 8, 2015
That Time I Lost a Toddler in IKEA

By Jac Well, you see, I had to pick something up from Coquitlam, and I had the two littlest kids with me.
- food
- November 16, 2014
Fall Harvest Salad

Fall Harvest Salad is a great winter salad. Kale, kabocha squash, pomegranate and feta cheese are combined with a sweet dressing with a hint of fall spices.
- food
- October 27, 2014
Simple Side Dish: Mashed Sweet Potatoes

The perfect side dish for any meal
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- August 16, 2014
Pizza Stuffed Mini Potatoes

These Pizza stuffed Mini potatoes are wonderful served as a gluten free appetizer, snack or even as a side dish. They are fun enough for even the pickiest kid but delicious enough that adults will be fighting over the last one.
- family-life
- May 26, 2014
Fit Mom vs. the Aerator, With a Side of Soccer

Last weekend was a beautiful weekend. Lots of great time with my family, being outside, going for a run. It was really lovely. Toward the end of the weekend, my hubby decided to aerate our poor lawn in hopes of reviving it so he went and rented an aerator
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- April 1, 2014
Slowcooker Goat Curry

Each week when I grocery shop I like to make sure that I pick up at least once ingredient that is different. Something that I don't usually use and even better-something that I've never used before.
- food
- March 19, 2014
Broccoli Bars

Broccoli Bars are a great way to get your greens. Low carb, gluten free and taste great. Perfect vegetable side, snack or potluck dish.
- mom-101
- January 23, 2014
Second Side

She likes to pretend people can't see it. In her own mind she is lean and lithe and neither the bulges she tries not to see nor the fit of her clothes seem to convince her otherwise.
- family-life
- January 7, 2014
Pop With A Side Of Mashed

Mashed potatoes, a spooky monster mash, Hawkeye from Mash, watching a baby's face as they taste their first mashed banana....these are a few of my favourite (mashed) things.And mash-ups. The really good ones. When they do a mash-up on Glee my heart sings.
- food
- October 22, 2013
A Side Dish or a Great Appetizer: Chilli Garlic Tatertots

This dish started off as a side dish on a Tuesday night where I was just out of steam and inspiration. However, a bit of time playing with a few vegetables and we were all happy campers.
- mom-101
- September 30, 2013
The Whole-Brain Child

Why did my toddler tantrum? A book about insights
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- September 10, 2013
“Mini Basket” Tutorial

So much fun to work & create for 'little ones!
- food
- July 2, 2013
Braised Fennel – A Perfect Side – Lubna Sadik is Socially Engaged

But until a couple months ago I had never had a fennel bulb braised. Our friends had us over for a fabulous steak dinner and the side was Braised Fennel. Â I had expected a strong Licorice flavour but instead I was pleasantly surprised. Â Mild, warm and c
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- June 10, 2013
Cheesecake Stuffed Summer Strawberries

These juicy little bundles are the perfect for a girly get together
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- May 30, 2013
Gatherings: Mixed Drink Mix Tape (A Side)

Mixed tape classics to go along with these summer drinks
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- April 3, 2013
Cherry Tomato Bake

This Cherry Tomato Bake is a household favourite.
- food
- October 19, 2012
Roasted Chickpea Hummus

I got it into my head that roasted chickpeas are fantastic, they could only make hummus more so, right?
- food
- October 8, 2012
Kale and Aged Cheddar Quiche

My idea began with a bunch of organic Kale and some eggs
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- October 4, 2012
Chili Lime Dip

Want an ultra fast dip that goes great with chicken, quesadillas, baked fries and grilled veggies? This is it!
- food
- September 27, 2012
Zummus (Zucchini Hummus)

What instantly came to mind was the term “dieter's delight”, that old adage used to describe plates of unadorned hamburgers topped with a scoop of cottage cheese, tuna salad in lettuce cups, and the like.
- food
- September 27, 2012
Kale Spanikopita Triangles

Will photos and a recipe suffice today? My words are already spoken for (deadlines) and I'm shuffling ingredients together to head to the kitchen theatre
- food
- September 27, 2012
How to make easy deviled eggs.

As part of my food offering for my father's toga party, I brought deviled eggs. I was asked for my "recipe" so many times that I thought I'd post it here.
- food
- August 19, 2012
Truffle Popcorn

I have been trying to replicate this recipe for two years! TWO YEARS people! And tonight I nailed it.
- food
- August 19, 2012
Grilled Corn and Green Bean Salad

Part of me wonders where the hell half the summer has already gone while the other half of me is psyched for the arrival of corn season.
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- August 19, 2012
Grilled Shrimp Guacamole Salad

We're bringing back an oldie but goodie from her. It's a perfect salad for a hot summer night!
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- August 19, 2012
Slow Roasted Plum Tomatoes

To me, there is nothing better than a slow roasted tomato. They are like candy on a tray.
- food
- August 8, 2012
In the heat – Summer Salad Rolls

Healthy and light. Warm or cold. Saucy or not. Something for everyone.
- food
- July 26, 2012
Green Goddess Dressing

My friend Anita tries to pretend she's not all that and a bag of chips in the kitchen, but I know differently. The girl jars her own salsa for Pete's sake!
- food
- July 19, 2012
Easy Creamy Hummus

Easy creamy hummus recipe with Greek yogurt
- food
- July 15, 2012
Shrimp Sliders

Dill, has become a bit of an obsession for me this summer. So, when I had a party recently I looked for something with fresh dill in it. These shrimp sliders were the answer.
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- July 9, 2012
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad is the "in" dish and it's relatively easy to make.
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- July 5, 2012
The Best Guacamole

Very easy guacamole recipe - delish!
- food
- July 5, 2012
Recipe Success: Quinoa Salad

Sometimes, on hot summer days, I have no desire to cook something hard for supper. Worse, some days my appetite disappears in the heat.
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- July 4, 2012
Foodland Ontario – Potluck Potato Salad

Delicious potato, corn and sausage salad recipe adapted from Foodland Ontario's recipe.
- food
- July 4, 2012
Great Goat Cheese Scones

We are always looking for breakfast alternatives. These great, tangy, cheesy, buttery scones are an adaptation of Art Smith's.
- food
- July 4, 2012
Summer Macaroni Salad

I love a fresh and light summer salad. I actually prefer the non-creamy macaroni salads.
- food
- June 29, 2012
Creamy Macaroni Salad

Macaroni salad. Its a staple side dish for any summer BBQ. A perfect addition to a long weekend party.
- mom-101
- June 25, 2012
The Small Stuff Challenge (part 2)

In my last post I presented a challenge: to notice and celebrate the “small” stuff in life. That could be anything - a gorgeous sky, the carefree laughter of a child or the opportu...
- food
- June 13, 2012
Holy Guacamole

There are definite perks being friends with an honest-to-goodness gourmet chef.
- 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.
- mom-101
- June 11, 2012
Being a Mom

Would we have chosen to have kids, had we known what we were getting into? Absolutely.
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- June 3, 2012
Terrific Thai Coleslaw

For Mark's birthday, we had a small BBQ featuring smoked meats, of course. This Thai Coleslaw was a great accompaniment
- snacks
- July 7, 2016
Fred’s Fries