Finding Your Balance: From Workouts to Delicious Marinated Bean Salad Life often feels like a constant juggling act, doesn’t it? Between personal commitments, professional deadlines, and the desire to maintain a healthy lifestyle, finding equilibrium can be a challenge. This past week has been a whirlwind of activity, offering a perfect illustration of this balancing … Read more
Easy Raspberry Saskatoon Galette: A Perfect Free-Form Summer Pie Recipe There’s a special kind of magic that unfolds in the kitchen during summer. When the days are long, the sun is generous, and local markets (or even your backyard!) overflow with nature’s bounty, the urge to create something delicious becomes irresistible. Often, these culinary adventures … Read more
Easy & Authentic Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta Fazool) Recipe: A Heartwarming Hug in a Bowl Ah, to be three again. When the most pressing concerns of the day revolved around the distribution of Halloween candy, the sudden disappearance of a favorite toy thanks to a playful pup, or the sheer horror of hair-washing day. These … Read more
Delicious & Easy Plum Crumb Cake Recipe: Your Perfect Summer Dessert There’s something inherently delightful about summer baking. It calls for vibrant, fresh fruits, simple preparations, and treats that taste equally wonderful served warm or cool. This past week, as we celebrated a special birthday, these elements converged in the creation of what I can … Read more
Grandma’s Beloved Antipasto: A Timeless Family Tradition for the Holidays Some recipes are more than just a list of ingredients and instructions; they are edible heirlooms, imbued with memories and the comforting warmth of family tradition. This particular antipasto recipe is precisely one of those. It’s a cherished classic that has graced our holiday tables … Read more
Hearty & Flavorful: Your Ultimate Sausage, Black Bean, and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe Life, much like a good soup, often throws unexpected ingredients our way. Just yesterday, I was praising Lou, our furry friend, for his good behavior, deeming him worthy of the finest homemade peanut butter and cheese treats. Fast forward to this morning, … Read more
Handcrafted Joy: Decorating Gingerbread Cookies for Charity at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge with Elizabeth Baird A touch of festive magic arrived a little early this year, but for the most delightful and heartwarming of reasons. While it might seem premature to dive into the world of Christmas cookies, especially gingerbread cutouts, the story behind this … Read more
SONY DSC Beyond Fast Food: Crafting a Delicious Salmon & Veggie Dinner in Just 8 Minutes In a world obsessed with speed, we often compromise on health and flavor, especially when it comes to dinner. Many of us turn to pre-packaged, frozen, or drive-thru options, mistakenly believing they’re the only “fast food” solutions available. But … Read more
Indulgent No-Bake Chocolate Salami: Your New Favorite Easy Dessert Recipe Homemade Chocolate Salami slices, a delightful no-bake treat. There’s a special place in my heart for beautiful cookbooks. You know the kind – meticulously designed, brimming with brilliant ideas and mouth-watering photography that makes you want to drop everything and start cooking. I have one … Read more
Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars: The Ultimate Sweet & Salty Treat for Any Occasion Hello, dear readers, from the curious land of the medicated and barely mobile! As I type this, propped up awkwardly in bed amidst a fortress of pillows and heating pads, I’m reminded of the incredible, yet sometimes physically demanding, joy … Read more