The recipe I’m sharing with you today is one I’ve been making for many years, and it’s a family favourite. Whenever I announce that we’re having sloppy joe stuffed buns for dinner, there’s a lot of cheering, fist-pumping, and exclaims of “YES!” from the whole family. So why have I waited this long to post it, you ask? Let me tell you,…
Category: Life with the Whiners
40 Grab-and-Go Breakfasts for Busy School Mornings
Over the past week, I’ve been sharing some fun ideas for portable breakfasts that you can easily grab on your way out the door to school, daycare, and/or work. September is a busy month for many of us, with school and various activities starting up again. Getting back into a routine can be challenging, so…
Chocolate Banana Loaf
I know this isn’t the first time I’ve posted a recipe with chocolate and bananas (like Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Cookies, Chocolate Banana Ice Cream, and Banana Maple Brownies) but I just can’t help myself! It’s one of my favourite flavour combinations. Bananas make this loaf nice and moist, while the cocoa powder makes it a little more…
RV Camping Food {Stuck on You Giveaway}
I admit, I’m not much of a camper. I don’t enjoy sleep on the ground in a tent with no electricity or running water, especially when I have small children with me. Camping is not for me, but “glamping,” on the other hand, is actually pretty fun. I get to enjoy the outdoors, with campfires,…
Plan Meals Like a Boss, with Yummly
I recently discovered Yummly and I’m totally hooked on it! Whether you’re a food blogger wanting to increase your traffic, or you’re simply looking for a better way to organize and plan your meals, this is a really helpful tool. So here’s a tutorial on how to use Yummly, if you’re not familiar with it already. Or even if you are, you might…
Easy Chicken & Broccoli Divan
Well, we’ve made it through the first week of spring break! Just one more week to go! I did my best to keep the kids occupied, but I had to work (I have a home office), so they had to entertain themselves a lot of the time. And that’s not a bad thing – it gave…
Are you ready for the LISTERINE® Challenge?
I write a lot about foods that keep our bodies healthy, but let’s not forget how important it is to keep our mouths healthy too. I try to set a good example for my kids by brushing and rinsing twice a day, and flossing every day as well. I admit, I’m not perfect at it. Sometimes I get lazy…
Orange Yogurt Loaf
The first time I made this loaf was for Ayla to take to daycare to celebrate her birthday. I figured the daycare staff and the other parents might not appreciate me giving the kids a sugary treat, so I decided I’d go with something healthy and low in sugar. I still wanted it to be…
5 Ways to Make Dishwashing Less of a Chore
Dishwashing is my Never-ending Story. Do you remember that movie? Actually, scratch that. Dishes are nothing like that. They’re more like that annoying Lambchop song – what was it called? The Song that Never Ends. Yep. That’s what dishes are like…but even more annoying (if that’s possible). There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t have to…
What Kind of Kitchen Clean-up Rockstar are you?
It’s the start of a new year! I like to think of it as a good time to start fresh and give the house a good cleaning. Tony had some time off over the holidays, and all of us pitched in to clean the house top to bottom. We de-cluttered, getting rid of a lot of stuff…
Food and Whine 