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Preparing Family for Winter Cold and Flus

November 25, 2016 by Kathryn 36 Comments

My mother always told me that I was a very healthy child overall but when I did get sick, I REALLY got sick. I remember some of my worst illnesses from my youth and my mom remembers even more, including an occasion when I had to be rushed to the hospital because I suddenly and inexplicably started convulsing on the floor. The doctors couldn’t explain the cause and it never happened again, but I can only imagine how terrifying that day must have been for my mom.

Now that I’m a parent myself, I’m happy to see that my own boys seem to have taken after me with regards to illnesses. Neither gets sick very often and sometimes we even manage to make it through an entire blustery Saskatchewan winter without so much as a cough or a sniffle. But when my boys do feel under the weather, I’m always ready to help them feel better as best I can!

Personally, I’ve found that having Children’s TYLENOL® and Children’s MOTRIN® in the house is one of the simplest ways to ensure I’m ready to help my boys feel better. Just last winter, Benjamin woke up in the middle of the night hallucinating with a high fever, though he’d gone to sleep feeling fine. He was almost in tears thinking that there were mean people in his room, and my heart hurt for my poor, confused boy. I gave him a dose of Children’s TYLENOL® to bring down the fever and soon his forehead was cool and he was sleeping peacefully once more. [Read more…]

Trying Three Delicious French Recipes Perfect for a Classic Dinner Party

July 24, 2015 by Kathryn 45 Comments

I love to cook and I especially love mastering new cooking styles and techniques from around the world. But, until recently, I’d never really delved into French cooking. Broil, braise, sauté, flambé…the techniques seemed a little too intimidating for me! Luckily, that all changed when I took part in Motrin’s #MakeitHappenMonday challenge! I set myself a goal of mastering a dinner-party-worthy menu of 3 classic French recipes and then spent the next two weeks turning my dream into a reality!

Now my menu has come to fruition and, thanks to a lot of preparation and some great advice from chef friends and others, it was absolutely spectacular. The three-course meal was everything I hoped it would be, and I loved learning so many new things along the way. [Read more…]

Delicious Basic Crepes Recipe for Crepes Suzette

July 17, 2015 by Kathryn 64 Comments

On Monday, I shared the news about my exciting new partnership with Motrin and my upcoming Make it Happen Monday challenge. I decided that I wanted to master some new cooking skills by creating a classic French menu. With Coquilles St. Jacques as the appetizer, Coq au Vin for a main dish and Crepes Suzette for dessert, I’m looking forward to tasting the results!

I’ve already been busy working towards reaching my goal by reading about some of the classic techniques I’ll need to employ, shopping for ingredients and talking to friends that have made the dishes before. And since there will be plenty of cooking to do on the big day, I also decided to make part of the food in advance.

The basic crepes I’ll be using for the Crepes Suzette can be prepared in advance and frozen. And while I’m sure they’ll be delicious in this recipe, they’re actually great to have on hand to fill with all kinds of tasty delicacies! [Read more…]

Mastering Basic French Cooking with Motrin #MakeitHappenMonday

July 13, 2015 by Kathryn 47 Comments

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.

Now I’m teaming up with Motrin to take on a new challenge over the next two weeks. It’s one that I’ve thought about for quite some time. Since I love cooking as much as I love new challenges, I’ve decided to master three classic French recipes that will require learning some brand new cooking techniques. French food is so delicious and I’ve always wanted to be able to make a few of the most beloved dishes.

I’ll be starting with a simple appetizer that looks impressive: Coquilles St. Jacques. Served in natural shells, it’s always a beautiful way to start a meal. Then I’ll perfect a flavourful Coq au Vin for a main dish. Finally, I’ll attempt flambé for the first time with Crepes Suzette for dessert! [Read more…]