Name: Breakfast Berry Parfait
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Oikos Greek Yogurt (plain); 1/2 cup Kind Healthy Grains Cinnamon Oat Clusters Granola; 1/2 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)

Make Road Trips Delicious with Homemade Blueberry Muffins and a Quick Road Trip Checklist

July 25, 2017 by Kathryn 39 Comments

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While an exotic vacation is always a treat, I have to say that I have just as much fun on a good old-fashioned family road trip as I do hopping on a plane. Finding the many beautiful landmarks and cities that are just a short drive away is such a treat and of course, the journey is always half the fun as well!

Right now, we’re preparing for a road trip to the beautiful Big Muddy region in Southern Saskatchewan, and that means I’m ensuring that my car, house and family are all ready for our upcoming adventure!

With two hungry boys to feed, good road trip food is a must when I’m planning a trip. We have a few top road trip food choices, but muffins are probably my personal favourite. They’re portable, relatively mess-free to eat and can be baked up in a variety of flavours to suit my boys’ tastes. And in the summer, these Blueberry Muffins are always a hit, though I often make them with freshly picked Saskatoon berries when I can! [Read more…]

Best Ever Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Two Cheeses and Roasted Garlic Artisan Bread

December 5, 2016 by Kathryn 38 Comments

Like most kids, I loved grilled cheese sandwiches when I was young. The sandwich of my youth was the classic processed cheese slice on white bread flattened down as much as possible and cooked to a golden brown. I still love the idea of grilled cheese, but my tastes have matured since those days. So I decided it was time to make my grilled cheese sandwich gourmet!

With two cheeses, artisan bread and a creamy tomato and roasted red pepper soup served on the side, this sandwich was everything I had hoped it would be. If you’ve been looking for a top-shelf grilled cheese, look no further!

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A Creamy Greek Pita Sandwich with Summer Fresh Tzatziki Dip Makes a Delicious School Lunch

August 24, 2016 by Kathryn 17 Comments

Preparing for a new school year means preparing ideas for school lunches that are quick to pack, healthy and tasty enough that my boys will actually eat them! I have a few tried-and-true favourites, but I’m always trying out fun new recipes too. And when I want to add extra flavour to any of my creations, I turn to Summer Fresh!

Summer Fresh hummus, dips and salads are delicious, nutritious and made with fresh, wholesome ingredients that my whole family loves. To be honest, my favourite way to use Summer Fresh products is to just cut up a big plate of fresh vegetables, open up a container of my favourite Avocado Hummus or Three Cheese Dip and dig in! But I do like using the products in other ways too. And this tasty Creamy Greek Chicken Pita is the perfect example of how Summer Fresh can make fall lunches easy and delicious! With only six ingredients and minimal time, I was able to whip up a sandwich the whole family loved!

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Best Ever Guacamole Recipe and Que Pasa Organic Tortilla Chips

May 5, 2016 by Kathryn 206 Comments

Even though it’s not an official holiday in the United States and Canada, I love celebrating Cinco de Mayo in some way every year. Sometimes I plan a whole big Mexican-themed party just for fun. Other years I’ll just use the day as an opportunity to whip up a pan of tasty enchiladas for supper. But I always try to add a little touch of Mexican fun to the fifth of May in some way!

This year, the boys are both in different sports each week and free time is at a minimum. But that doesn’t mean we have to skip the celebration! When Que Pasa sent me an assortment of its popular organic tortilla chips and salsa, I knew I had everything I needed to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fun Mexican after-school snack. And to make the treat even better, I decided to whip up my incredibly popular Best Ever Chunky Guacamole! [Read more…]

Stay on the Path to Good Health this Year with a Nature’s Path Coconut Chia Tropical Smoothie Bowl-Giveaway #OnMyPath

January 26, 2016 by Kathryn 218 Comments

While a new year starts out with great intentions for many people, it’s usually around the end of January that resolve starts to fade and we start to slip in our attempts to stick to our new goals. Whether a bought of cold weather convinces you to skip that run or an especially busy week has you reaching for the phone to order takeout instead of cooking at home, little stumbles don’t have to mean the end of good intentions! And this year, Nature’s Path wants to help keep you on the path to good health.

First of all, try making this Coconut Chia Tropical Smoothie Bowl! Packed with fruit, yogurt and delicious Nature’s Path granola, it’s a breakfast that will have you feeling full and energized all day. Personally, I love how easy this recipe is to customize with different fresh and frozen fruit!

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Host a Gourmet Holiday Lunch with Open-Faced Apple and Gruyere Sandwiches and Happy Planet Soup

December 10, 2015 by Kathryn 18 Comments

Holiday entertaining often means evening parties with plates of appetizers, huge turkey dinners with all the fixings and a large variety of sweets and treats. But what if you want to do something a little more low key for your holiday event, yet still just as classy? A gourmet luncheon may be just the holiday event you’ve been looking for!

I decided to throw a little lunch party recently for a few friends, and I knew just where to start when it came to planning the menu. Happy Planet Fresh Soups are the perfect gourmet addition to any meal, and I decided that a simple menu of the new West African Squash and Cashew Soup with Open-Faced Apple and Gruyere Sandwiches would be the perfect way to impress guests without too much effort!

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Wake Up with an Easy Three-Star Breakfast Berry Parfait

August 13, 2015 by Kathryn 28 Comments

Everyone knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and to ensure that I have the energy I need when I’m especially busy, a good breakfast is a must. This month, as part of the President’s Choice Guiding Stars program, I was challenged to create a recipe using only ingredients that the program has awarded three stars. Since so many women find it hard to enjoy a nutritious breakfast, I decided to share my quick and easy Breakfast Berry Parfait recipe! It’s filling, packed with nutrition and uses all three-star ingredients!

Breakfast Berry Parfait

Easy and healthy breakfast parfait with berries and granola!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1

Author Kathryn

Ingredients

1/2 cup Oikos Greek Yogurt plain
1/2 cup Kind Healthy Grains Cinnamon Oat Clusters Granola
1/2 cup mixed berries fresh or frozen

Instructions

Layer ingredients in bowl or parfait glass.
Serve immediately.

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Going Back to School is Better with Ozery’s Pita Break Mexican Mini Breakfast Pizzas

August 6, 2015 by Kathryn 169 Comments

The school year is fast approaching and I’m already starting to plan out some easy and delicious meals for the busy school season. While I tend to stick to fairly basic sandwiches and snacks for the most part, I like having some fun and creative meal ideas at the ready as well. And that’s especially true for breakfast! Even though my boys love their cereal, they also love heartier options in the morning and since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I want to make sure that they head out the door feeling satisfied.

This year, Ozery’s Pita Break is helping with that thanks to its extensive variety of delicious and healthy Morning Rounds and Just Minis pita breads. I recently received a variety of products to create a tasty back-to-school recipe, so I decided to combine a few kid-friendly favourites into one quick and easy breakfast idea: Mexican Mini Breakfast Pizzas! [Read more…]