Chicken…on a stick. It seems I’m on a perpetual mission to make food more appealing to my kids. I’m always on the hunt for new and creative ways to present normally mundane meals. Chicken is one of those foods that isn’t all that interesting to my kids unless I spice it up somehow. Chicken fingers with dip is one…
Chocolate Cake in a Mug
I’m sitting here sipping my morning coffee in a mug with rainbow-coloured circles that remind me of jawbreaker candies. Mug Shot This psychedelic mug is my favourite thing right now, because it was a Mother’s Day gift from Cole. He had been excited all week to take me to his preschool for a Mother’s Day tea…
Yogurt Pancakes
Beautiful thick pancakes with yogurt and flaxseed to stick with you all morning (or evening if you have them for dinner like we do!). Most of my weekday evenings go something like this: I walk over to the daycare to pick up the boys after I finish work. When they spot me, they shout ‘Mommy!’ and…
Cheesy Potato Leek Soup
This simple creamy soup is so incredibly satisfying that it can easily be enjoyed as a meal in itself. 1/2 tbsp olive oil 2 leeks, sliced 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 2/3 cup chicken broth 1 (14.5 oz) can evaporated milk 1 cup shredded cheese salt and pepper Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium…
Ham and Pineapple Asian Noodles (Redux)
Revisiting one of my favourite recipes, Ham and Pineapple Asian Noodles. This version is healthier but still delicious and so easy to make. 6 oz whole wheat spaghetti (about 1/3 of a box of spaghetti) 2 cups broccoli crowns 1 cup diced ham 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 can pineapple tidbits (juice reserved) 1 tbsp soy sauce…
Impossible Coconut Pie
Coconut custard pie that is impossibly easy to make. Just throw all the ingredients in the blender and you’re good to go. 2 cups milk 1 cup flaked coconut4 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour6 tablespoons margarine or butter3/4 cup white sugar Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a…
SmartSeat Giveaway Winner
First of all, thanks to everyone who participated in this giveaway. The SmartSeat Chair protector is such a great product for young families and I’m happy I was able to share it with all of you. If you’d like to purchase your own SmartSeat Chair protectors, please visit their website at http://www.smartseatdiningchaircovers.com/.Now finally, the winner is……
Guest Post by Anne Simpson: Making the Most of It
“Waste not, want not.” Wise words from a bygone era that prove useful in these times of soaring fuel and grocery prices! “Extreme frugality” has made a comeback it hasn’t seen since the thirties, when it was a habit borne of necessity. If your own grocery budget is being stretched to the limit (and crowded…
Maple Pecan Granola Bars
Sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans are a lovely combination in these healthy granola bars. 3 cups rolled oats 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 mashed banana 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp maple extract Combine oats, flax, raisins and pecans in…
SmartSeat Chair Protector Review and Giveaway
Kids can be rather messy at the dinner table, in case you hadn’t noticed. Clearly, I didn’t realize this fact when I purchased diningroom chairs with white seat cushions shortly before we had children. We ended up re-upholstering our chairs with a vinyl faux-leather fabric which works pretty well, but if you don’t want to go to…
Food and Whine 