HEALTHY & EASY soft boiled “eggs benny” with tomato sauce
I love a good eggs benny but don’t make it at home except on very special occasions because poaching eggs is a bit of a pain and hollandaise sauce (a creamy sauce of melted butter, egg yolks, and lemon...
View ArticleSummer Spinach & Seafood Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
I went fruit and vegetable shopping today and on the days I do this I tend to go a little crazy with my food combinations. I just want to try everything, in every way, right away! Grocery shopping...
View ArticleShallot and Citrus Vinaigrette
I don’t buy salad dressings because they take up prime real estate in my fridge door and I almost never use the same one twice in one month. I MUCH prefer to make my own. They are so quick and easy...
View ArticleBroccoli and Lemon Salad with Feta
When I was working at an Italian Deli a few years back they made the most delicious sandwiches and salads. I loved working there simply because I could pick any combination I wanted for my staff meal...
View ArticleWhat I’m realizing after over 20 years of abusing alcohol
Alcohol has always been a part of my life, for better or for worse. My father was a terrible alcoholic. I grew up being scared of him, feeling sorry for him, loving him and hating him all at the same...
View ArticleCheesy Ground Beef & Vegetable Casserole (the veggies are ‘hidden’!)
I love this recipe. It’s something kids and adults will both love to eat. It’s perfect comfort food on a rainy day – with a healthy twist! One of my favourite food memories from my childhood is going...
View ArticleThe Perfect Caesar Salad Dressing From Scratch
I have a lot of condiments I use often so I have to choose carefully when deciding what I want to take up space in the fridge door! I once bought one of those huge bottles of caesar dressing from...
View ArticleItalian Style Spaghetti Squash with Chicken Parmesan
I’ve been trying to find a way to make spaghetti squash that I really like for a while now. I’ve made several versions and the “Italian Style” is by far my favourite. This squash dish would be great...
View ArticleTips to help ensure you, and your kids, are eating enough healthy meals!
It’s that time of year again! (Already?!?!) The kids are heading back to school and the various sports and activities are starting up. This means everyone is about to be shorter on time and energy...
View Article5 minute amazing caramel sauce
It’s the WEEKEND! I’ve filled my quota of exercise for the week and made sure I’ve eaten enough veggies. Now I want some sugar, baby! I’m having family over tomorrow night for dinner and I wanted to...
View ArticleHow to save money even if you have very little of it! (and/or get out of debt!)
We live in a society of instant gratification. If we want something but can’t afford it, we just put in on a credit card so we can have what we want, when we want it – which is always NOW. No one...
View ArticlePeach, Tomato & Pickled Shallot Bruschetta on a Fresh Mozzarella Crostini
I had family over last night and I always like to serve a beautiful, simple appetizer when guests first arrive while they enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine! I wanted something filling enough that no...
View ArticleWhole Wheat Couscous with Peas, Tomatoes, Almonds and Feta
I normally eat quinoa instead of couscous because it’s healthier, but I love couscous, so when I saw a whole wheat version at the grocery store, I was all over it! I was having people over for dinner...
View ArticleGreen Olive, Tomato and Herb Relish (to serve with snapper or any other...
The sun is still shining and it’s still warm enough for my garden to be flourishing! (I love living on the West Coast). My tomatoes and herbs are at their peak and I’m absolutely LOVING grabbing a...
View ArticleSlow down and live in the moment – before the moment is gone
I’m an admitted control freak. I like to be in control of everything including everyone around me. I make lists for lists and plan everything way in advance to ensure everything goes exactly my way....
View ArticleGrilled Crab Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
My husband had 2 friends over last night for dinner and I wanted to cook a special and memorable meal for them. Anything grilled on the BBQ immediately came to mind for this time of year. So I...
View ArticleComforting, Aromatic Chicken Stock
The weather is getting cooler, there’s rain in the forecast for the next week and I’m feeling a ‘tickle’ in my throat. Yesterday I was feeling a little under the weather as well so I picked up a...
View ArticleHealthy Chinese Style Chow Mein (loaded with vegetables!)
I really like Chinese food but I almost never eat it. The kind you order from a restaurant is loaded with fat, MSG and sodium. It also costs a lot to order Chinese food and you always get so much...
View ArticleSinfully Delicious Double Chocolate Cupcakes
HAPPY FRIDAY!!! I’ve worked hard all week, exercised 4 times and eaten healthy meals, so tonight it’s all about relaxing and indulging with something a little naughty!!! I’m talking about CHOCOLATE...
View ArticleMotivation Monday! (Featured muscle group: Glutes!)
Today I’m starting a Weekly Monday Post entitled ‘Motivation Monday‘. I have endless tips and ideas for different exercises, but in all honesty, there are already a gazillion other sites out there...
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