One of the fall traditions as a family is to go to an apple orchard and pick apples….lots and lots of apples. And there’s only one place we like to go….Applewood Farm Winery! That’s right – apples and wine ALL.IN.ONE.PLACE! We’ve been visiting Applewood Farm Winery for the past few …
I’m always looking for snack options to keep Peanut & Pofaroo fueled for the day at school. Being at an Eco-School, I try to eliminate as much waste as possible throughout the school year and making your own snacks is one way to do that. One of their favourite snacks …
Being in the kitchen for me is usually a pain. I don’t really like cooking but I do like baking. I am trying to not pass on my dislikes to my daughter which I feel is important. Whenever she asks to help she is usually dragging a chair across the …
You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! I love summer and all the yummy cool treats that the summer brings. That’s not to say you can’t enjoy these same cool treats during our Canadian winters but there’s nothing better than a cool treat on a hot day! …
Coming up with a dinner that will make everyone in a family of six happy can be nearly impossible, but if your family likes chicken, rice and a mild sauce, they should love this, it’s super easy to make and the entire family can help. 1 tblsp of olive oil …
In my last Post, I shared with you the recipes I used to make my fabulous Rainbow Surprise Cake – a towering six layer multi-coloured cake which I baked for my Rainbow and Stars themed Baby Shower. Although it looked cloud-like and beautiful frosted just in my delicious buttercream icing, …
This weekend was my Baby Shower and I am so fortunate to have had one of my dearest friends do such an incredible job at planning and hosting all of the fun and festivities for us (we chose to hold a co-ed afternoon soiree with hors d’oeuvres, hilarious games and …
Although I am not of Italian heritage, I was raised in an extended family and neighbourhood which certainly was and so I developed a strong appreciation for the culture, the language, and the FOOD from a very young age. Italian cuisine, while based on simple techniques and wholesome ingredients is …