A Family + Lifestyle Blog
We’ve just enjoyed the first long weekend of our warm weather season here in Ontario and the switch to meals on the BBQ has been turned on! More time enjoying our all-too-short sunny season and less around the oven is how we roll this time of year. One of our favourite meals to make on the ‘cue is a Grilled Mediterranean Platter with all our
DadChef and I just celebrated our 17th Anniversary (*28 years of couplehood*). Amidst a very fast and full family life, being the “forgot my hockey equipment” fetchers, viral laundry load washers, last minute grocery-getters, “can’t find my library book” finders, and Mom/Dad Uber-drivers, time and energy for romance is beyond minimal. Love isn’t those insta-glamourous, fancy, candle-lit moments, though, is it. It’s a million different
Family Staycation Toronto: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore! Some of my fondest core memories from childhood happened in the City – the fun of riding the boats at Centreville with Dad, the thrill of candy hauls, ride-hopping and winning stuffies at The Ex and so many more. The best part about this season of family life is enjoying those nostalgic, and even some new,
California Love – we’ve got our minds on Cali, and Cali on our minds! Our family vacation to The Golden Coast was one of those plans that flew out the window the last few years, but we’re back in planning mode and bringing a simple recipe forward to commemorate. More of a food-torial then a recipe, these California Dreamin’ Veggie Burgers are a narly idea
Our family’s love for Québec is deep – the breathtaking landscapes, the gastronomy, the ‘joie de vivre’ culture, and the many affordable types of accommodations for our big brood have made it a top choice for us to vacation over recent years. On our way to some of the province’s popular getaway hubs – Mont Tremblant, Québec City and even passing through Ottawa, Ontario before
There might not be an Olympic medal yet for parents/caregivers keeping up with the homebound hunger games of the times but there should be 😉 (*virtual toss 🥇 – you’ve earned it*). If you’re looking for some snacking ideas for sporting events-heavy February or just the endless family feeding frenzy, we’ve rounded up some of our fave game-viewing snacks & champ chomper-approved bites for
We just spent the weekend doing our annual pre-holidays mission purge & declutter in between rink-hopping and woke up to our first snowfall of the season, and when I think of a cold weather comfort meal that warms our large brood’s bellies, clears out the fridge & takes minimal time to prep (a trifecta of dinner simplicity!), our Penne Pasta al Forno dish is always
Nothing warms me up to the idea of classic comfort foods than just having spent the last weekend brr-ing our way through a hockey tournament 😉 Life is feeling fast & full again, and while we’re VERY grateful for every bit of goodness that’s been allowed back into our world, all those slow-cooked meals we enjoyed when things were on pause feel fewer & far
We’re going on our second week back in stay-at-home orders & full time virtual school. Are they taking Mrs. Mom-Teacher sabbatical applications yet?! How about a culinary escape with our taste buds instead?! Cooking has become a great release & where I center myself in the chaos and perpetual uncertainty this year has brought. I got inspired to change up our usual meal suspects last
If there’s one thing that gets me really fired up (in the best way) lately it’s discovering a way to take a traditional family recipe and make it in an easier, fun way. We have a Tex-Mex themed night almost weekly – alternating between tacos, fajitas, burritos & quesadillas. I stumbled upon Pioneer Woman’s Chicken Chili Quesadilla demo last week & once I saw
