Summer is finally here, and my boys have already uttered the dreaded words “I’m bored” numerous times this past week. I work from home, so I’ve been trying my best to keep them occupied while I’m busy. They spend a lot of time kicking the ball around in the backyard, or if the weather isn’t nice, they’ll be inside playing Minecraft, Lego, or board-games….
Category: summer
Pesto Chicken Kabobs
Kabobs are one of my favourite things to grill on the barbecue. They’re simple to make, they taste delicious, and they look beautiful too. They’re the perfect thing to serve when company comes over on a summer evening. THE WHINE CRITICS Again with the so-so gesture! This time Cole said it was because he liked…
Homemade Popsicles and Freezies
I love the sounds of summer- children laughing, birds chirping, sprinklers spraying, lawn mowers mowing, but one sound that I absolutely dread is the irritating music from the ice cream truck. It’s not just because the songs are annoying and get stuck in my head when I don’t want them to (although I do really…
Summertime Salsa
Summer is the time for barbecues, picnics, pool parties, cookouts on the beach, and sitting out on the patio visiting with friends and relatives. These are all perfect opportunities to make a big batch of salsa for everyone to enjoy. I tried out this Corn and Queso Salsa from Life Made Delicious, but decided that…
Potato and Pepper Foil Packets
I hope you’re all having a wonderful summer! I know I am, which is why- sadly for this blog- I haven’t been posting too much. I’m sure once September rolls around I’ll get back into the routine of posting regularly. I’ve still been taking lots of food photos and writing recipes so there’s no shortage…
Barbecue Favourites
Well, here we are at the beginning of September already, can you believe it? As summer starts to wind down, I’d like to reflect on all the great food we’ve enjoyed on our barbecue during the past few months. Up until this summer, I had left all of the barbecuing to my husband Tony. I liked…
Thai Chicken Salad
Sometimes I let Cole pick the meals for our weekly menu plan by giving him cookbooks with pictures to flip through. One of these cookbooks is The Family Dinner Fix: Cooking for the Rushed, which Cole loves because it has photos of every meal so it’s easier for him to choose something. I love it…
Oatmeal Smoothies
Oatmeal in a smoothie? It may sound strange, but it’s actually delicious! I first came across this concept on Gina’s Skinny Recipes. You must check out her site if you haven’t already, it’s one of my favourite places to find recipes for low fat food that tastes great. She wrote a post about a healthy oatmeal shake known as Avena,…
Black Bean Burgers
Nothing screams summer like burgers, but sometimes the same old beef burgers get a little boring, or are off-limits to many people because of dietary restrictions. Black bean burgers are the perfect alternative. I like them because they taste great, and they happen to be good for you. They’re low in fat, packed with protein, and these ones are really easy…
Hummus
Simple, delicious hummus. As the weather begins to get warmer, I love sitting out on the patio in the sunshine while watching the kids run and play in our backyard. This hummus with veggies and pita is the perfect summer snack to set out on the patio table so we can all graze on it…
Food and Whine 