Booking vacation is so exciting. The thought of a new city, unseen sights and all of the possibilities that await. From the time you book, until the day you depart, the excitement begins.
Once planning begins, the reality sets in for all of us who suffer from food allergies or intolerance. What to eat the entire time you’re away? Three meals, each and every day. Just thinking about the food planning process can be exhausting. Continue reading
I love the versatility of the Dutch Oven. You can cook on the stove top or in the oven. I love that I can cook anything from a large batch of soup to a whole roasted chicken dinner (including potatoes and veggies!)
One pot, one mess, one incredible meal…count me in!
Dutch ovens can be a somewhat expensive investment, but they are well worth the price tag. I’ve had mine for close to ten years and I use it daily. When you factor in how many cooking hours my pot has already seen and how many more it will still provide for me…the investment seems small and the payoff large!
My dutch oven truly is my go-to pot. Hands down. Continue reading
I have a little secret that turns healthy eating into fun! It’s so simple and yet can really make a clean, healthy meal turn into magic!
Presentation!
Presentation really is key and sometimes can make or break a meal (to me anyways).
I love serving my soups in deep white, wide-brimmed bowls. The outcome is so elegant. I feel like my family is dining at a fancy restaurant about to dig into some classic or exotic cuisine. The bonus, though, is that I know what all the ingredients are…healthy, allergen free and completely homemade.
If I really want to “spice it up” I add some beautiful fresh garnish to the top and it takes the meal to a new level! It may just be all in my head, and that’s ok! What matters is that meal time is fun, my family gets excited by the fantastic looking food they’re about to dig into and I’ve turned a simple meal into something great. Continue reading
Maple Drizzled Sweet Potatoes, Oregano Roasted Potatoes with Lemon and Garlicky Button Mushrooms. Need I say more?
I would like to share a few of my go-to and favourite side dishes, which I call, Simply Sides. I love them because they all have few ingredients, take only a minute to prep and go with almost everything. The real bonus is the oven temp and time is the same for all three dishes. Three simple sides that pair well together for taste as well as cooking convenience. Love it!
Sweet potatoes are little nutrition powerhouses packed with the good stuff…they even say sweet potatoes can help stabilize blood sugar levels! I find that potatoes and mushrooms are great company pleasers. What’s better on a busy night than a simple side? 3 simply sides! Continue reading
I spent the day (Sunday) co-hosting a bridal shower for my lovely sister. The day turned out magical (my sister’s face lit up as she entered the party!) and the day truly was everything that I hoped it would be!
We decided on a light pink theme (her wedding colour) with pink everything!! We made use of mason jars, home made tags and baby breath to help create a magical and romantic theme. Continue reading
Simply Whole Foods 