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Appy December, guys! As heavy as this year has been, it certainly has gone by in a flash. I will not peak your holiday stress more by giving you the countdown, but seriously, I’m feeling a little unprepared. I still have 99% of my Christmas shopping to do, so while it may look like I have my holiday ducks in a row with some of
I don’t know about you, but our Cucina has turned into one, big holiday food workshop over here! We have lots of simple, delicious recipes coming at’cha in the weeks ahead that we think your families will love to make together and enjoy savouring the season with, even amidst the holidays that are looking a lot different this year. Today we’re sharing a super easy
It’s an understatement to say 2020 has been a challenging year. So many have lost so very much and our hearts go out to each one of you. This year really highlighted the importance of aligning with projects that reflect our core values and ensuring we build those into the work we put out and the partnerships we take on. Well, we are pretty proud
It’s hard to believe we’re in the midst of November with the Summer after Summer weather we’ve been gifted this week in our neck of the woods – warm enough we had to pull the shorts back out for our gang! Coupled with the massive historical turning of the tide for our friends & family in the USA yesterday, it felt like a great time
**Updated February 2023** We’ve had this recipe in drafts for a while now, and I don’t know about you, but this time of year always has me craving comforting pasta dishes. This easy-peasy Tex Mex Pasta Bake is a Taco Night leftover makeover I made using all the leftover taco bar fixings plus a few other simple ingredients. You can file this recipe under “no
Our local Farmers’ Markets began to reopen last month & we learned our favourite family farm Brooks Farms was opening for Strawberry picking (a Summer tradition with my girl). It was our first “field trip” away from the house since lock down & virtual schooling became a part of our lives – simple joys! We also support eating local grown, and Ontario strawberries are
What’s your signature Summer or family gathering dish? You know, the one friends/family always request of you for celebrations, potlucks or casual cottage meals? This simple Greek Pasta Salad would be mine. I’ve made this for everything from our babes’ buffet birthday spreads, baby/bridal showers & SO many family BBQs! We’ve just been given the green-light to hug our Grandparents again via safe social
While many of the fun family things we love to do in the Spring are on hold, we’re bringing more Spring-y vibes to our kitchen and dinner plates instead. We love all the fresh ingredients that come to market this time of year, and have a simple, quick & nutritious recipe for you to try with your own gang – our Springtime Asparagus &
Exactly one year ago this week we were packing up our mariachi band and heading for a Mexican whirl in beautiful Playa Mujeres. We’re daydreaming of when international travel will be possible again, but until, we’re going to bring some cultured cooking to La Cucina and share some recipes from our favourite international destinations with you over the coming weeks, like this easy, simple &
Hello friends. How are you? It’s been over a week since our world shifted into a complete state of uncertainty & social distancing became our new norm, and as a parent and citizen, I’ve felt the full range of emotion of what it feels like to be human right now. BUT, being of service and spreading light seems to be helping keep my spirits high,
