When it comes to convenient cooking, the microwave is still the king of the kitchen for most families. Being able to heat up leftovers, cook frozen convenience meals and even sometimes create whole meals in minutes is a lifesaver for a busy family. And now, Breville is making the kitchen’s handiest appliance even more useful …
As adults, we often joke about wanting to be a kid again, but the truth is it can be hard to navigate childhood. They desperately want to be older and do things that are out of their reach, and processing their feelings when we turn them down can be difficult. They have so many emotions …
As somebody that loves to bake, I’m pretty serious about protecting my bakeware. Keeping cookie sheets, muffin tins and pie pans in good condition means I’m always ready to cook up something delicious. So when I had the chance to see how I could keep my pans in better shape by using PAM cooking spray, …
Holiday Chocolate Cherry Biscotti with PAM No Residue Read More »
I am a huge fan of holiday food and while I’ve got a special place in my heart for Christmas sweets and treats of all kinds, I have to admit that as an adult, there’s another type of holiday food that I love even more…appetizers! In fact, our family’s Christmas Eve tradition is to put …
Festive Mexican Layered Dip Makes a Perfect Holiday Appetizer Read More »
Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Motrin. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of McNeil Consumer Healthcare or its parent company Johnson & Johnson Inc. On Monday, I shared the news about my exciting new partnership with Motrin and my upcoming …
Delicious French Crepe Recipe for Crepes Suzette and More Read More »
I have a lot of different interests and hobbies, but if there’s one thing that I especially love, it’s a challenge. The type of challenge doesn’t matter as long as I’m trying something new and that passion has led to so many great experiences, from swimming with whale sharks to perfecting restaurant-quality Chinese fried rice. …
Mastering Basic French Cooking with Motrin #MakeitHappenMonday Read More »
Teaching kids about healthy eating is important, but it can also be challenging! As much as my boys enjoy raw vegetables and fresh fruit, they also like fries, burgers and sweet desserts. Finding a balance between the healthy food and the junk is a constant job in this house! T-Fal Canada understands that teaching kids …
Help Kids Stay Fit with the T-Fal ActiFry and Healthy Cooking for Healthy Kids Program Read More »
As somebody that loves to cook, I have a passion for food and choosing a favourite meal is no easy task for me. But there are a few dishes that I especially love and one of those is a thick and juicy ribeye steak cooked on the barbeque. The rich taste of beef is one …
Cooking Up Carne Asada Tacos with The Roundup App from Canadian Beef Read More »
Halloween is fast approaching and I can already sense the excitement in the air as my boys plan their costumes and anticipate the candy spree they’ll soon be enjoying. I must admit that I never pass up any opportunity to celebrate an event and Halloween is one of my favourite holidays to go all-out decorating …
Scare Up Some Fun with Easy Butterscotch Rice Krispies Lollipops this Halloween Read More »
A few weeks ago I received the Philips Airfryer to review and while I was excited about being able to enjoy crispy fried food without all the fat, I have to admit that I was pretty sceptical it could compare to my traditional deep fryer. Then I heard from readers about how much they loved …
Treat Yourself to this Delicious Messy Fries Recipe with the Philips Airfryer Read More »
Mother’s Day is just a few days away and if you’re still on the hunt for the perfect gift, Breville Canada is here for you! With an assortment of powerful and stylish kitchen appliances that are perfect for every mom’s tastes, choosing the best one for your mom is the only decision you’ll need to …
Find Mom the Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day from Breville Read More »
If there’s one thing that I love about living in a small town, it’s the high number of small, family-run businesses to which I have access. And one of my absolute favourites is our local butcher shop, Jerky Boys Meats. As the name implies, the shop’s jerky is its claim to fame; nobody I know …
Grill Steak, Chicken, Fish and More to Perfection with the T-fal #OptiGrill-Giveaway Read More »
I love to cook, and I use almost any different cooking technique I can when I’m in the mood to get creative in the kitchen. It was about five years ago that I bought a deep fryer for the first time and I have to admit, as somebody that eats a fairly healthy diet, I …
Tasy Fried Food Without All the Oil with the Philips Airfryer #AirfryerIt Read More »
The ground is covered in snow and the wind is icy cold, but spring is here and I am going to enjoy it one way or another! One of my favourite things about spring is the food and fortunately, I don’t need to wait for sunshine and warm weather to indulge in fresh spring flavours…even …
Welcome Spring with Maple-Balsamic Salmon Fillets and Strawberry & Goat Cheese Salad Read More »
I started helping my parents in the kitchen when I was about five years old. From baking cookies with my mom to making pancakes with my dad, if there was something tasty getting made, I was there lending a hand. As soon as I learned to read, I started reading recipes and cooking on my …
There are some small appliances that I’ve considered adding to my home in the past, but decided against. Usually I just feel like the appliance won’t provide enough benefit to offset the space the device would take up, since my kitchen is quite small. But every once in a while I discover a new kitchen …
One of the easiest ways to eat healthier is to prepare food at home, and now Ninja blenders are taking that concept to a new level by making it easier than ever to prepare all kinds of healthy and delicious foods at home. Recently I received the Ninja Ultima Blender to review and I could …
The Ninja Ultima Blender Has All the Power and Versatility a Home Cook Needs Read More »
New kitchen essentials are a great gift for anyone that loves to cook or bake, and since top-of-the-line products can be pricey, it’s a great way to treat a loved one to quality cookware that will be loved for years. Pangea Sales Inc. is an Ontario-based distributor of high-quality and unique cookware and bakeware at …
Home Cooks Will Love Woll Diamond Plus Cookware and PushPan Bakeware from Pangea Sales Read More »
I love having the right accessories to go with my wardrobe and as a busy mom, that means one of my most frequently worn accessories is an apron. Whether I’m doing some Christmas baking or dealing with daily chores that seem unending, an apron is always an essential for me to help keep my clothes …
Protect Your Clothes in Style with Aprons from Jessie Steele Read More »
I love to cook and it’s something that I’ve been doing since I was old enough to knead bread dough with my mother and flip pancakes with my father. I was incredibly lucky to have parents that were willing to let me help in the kitchen and talented home chefs with knowledge to give. From …
Cook Like a Professional with Knives from Cooking with Cutco-Giveaway Read More »
Another year has come to an end and for me, one of the highlights of every year is thinking back on tasty new recipes that I discovered. My boys can be picky eaters, so I spend some time every season looking for new creations that my family will actually eat. And the last year was …
4 Seasons of Delicious – My Top Recipe Picks for Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter Read More »
When the holiday season rolls around, the presents are secondary to the food in my mind. For at least a month before the big day, I cook and bake all kinds of goodies to store in the freezer for Christmas. In fact, I usually make such a huge quantity of goodies that friends and family …
Butter Tart Squares Make a Delicious Holiday Recipe Without All the Work Read More »
I love Christmas baking and I do a lot of it, but with my busy day I need recipes that are quick, delicious and foolproof. Thankfully, PAM, a staple in Canadian kitchens for more than 50 years now, has some tasty new recipes available at PAM Canada that fit the bill perfectly. I decided to …
Easy Holiday Baking with Iced Pumpkin Spice Cake and Other Tasty Recipes from PAM Read More »
I love to bake, but our house is 100 years old and holds heat like an oven, so baking in the summer just isn’t an option for our family. So what’s a creative mom with a dessert-loving family to do? Turn to the refrigerator, of course! I have a great collection of delicious no-bake recipes, …
The Best No Bake Berry Cheesecake-An Easy Summer Dessert Read More »
One of Earth’s Best Organic’s most popular products is its organic and all-natural baby food. When my boys were younger, I liked to stockpile baby food to ensure I would always have a jar on hand when it was needed. But when my boys outgrew baby food, I was left with a number of jars …
Unneeded Earth’s Best Organic Baby Food Makes Tasty Meals for Toddlers Read More »
My boys love to cook with me but using my big, bulky cooking tools isn’t always easy for their little hands. And while they’re happy to help make almost any food item, they especially love cooking fun foods! In 2010, I reviewed the adorable Toy Story 3 Tasty Baker from Pop Art Toaster, a clever …
Get Kids Cooking with the 5-in-1 Tasty Baker with Junior Chef Set Read More »
If you are anything like me and you sometimes find it tricky to find activities to keep your kids occupied during the holidays or weekends, why not make weekends more exciting by doing some cooking and crafts? On a Saturday afternoon when the kids are desperate for entertainment, put on your apron and get messy …
How To Keep Your Kids Entertained This Halloween Read More »
Is there anything better than finding that perfect item you’ve been searching for at a perfect price? When I’m looking for a great new item for my home, I know that there’s no better place to begin my search than at CSN Stores. With a huge assortment of products ranging from modern office furniture to …
CSN Stores Ginsu Knife and Cutting Board Set-Review and Giveaway Read More »
When my oldest son Zackary was younger, he would eat everything that was put in front of him without a complaint. Whether a food was sweet, salty, spicy or bland, he would happily gobble it up. Right around the time he turned three, however, that all changed. Suddenly, he was the world’s pickiest child. He …
Pop Art Toaster Toy Story 3 Tasty Baker-Review and Giveaway Read More »
