One of the tips we’ve all heard when it comes to keeping our grocery spending under control is never to shop hungry or without a plan. I have to say that 9 times out of 10, I practice that. But sometimes I find myself needing to make a quick stop in at the grocery store […]
When my sister and I were growing up, one of our favourite things to do was visit my grandpa’s house and pick raspberries in the backyard. We’d each be sent out with an empty ice cream bucket, instructed to ‘pick dessert’ for that evening. Following the one-for-the-bucket-one-for-the-mouth rule (because I’ve always been big on quality […]
When it comes to summer fruits, peaches have always been one of my favourites. My mum grew up in Windsor ON, so for most of my childhood summers, we flew from Edmonton AB (or our later home in the Middle East) to visit her family. With Essex County being a region known for peach production, […]
To all of my fellow early risers out there, let’s be real: Sometimes, even the most dedicated morning people need a boost when it comes to finding energy in the early hours, right? Consider this smoothie a delicious liquid answer to that. I’ve been resisting hooking up my portable air conditioning unit for as long as […]
One of my favourite things about being a blogger is the unexpected opportunities that come as a result. As I’ve mentioned in the past, I work with a bunch of remarkable people every day in my full-time gig at lululemon, and together, we’ve managed to produce some amazing work that I’m really proud of. Not only […]
This is hands-down one of the most popular smoothies that I get asked about, and that I’ve heard from so many friends is one of their favourites on the blog. Lemon Meringue Pie was always a favourite dessert of mine as a kid, and I remember my Gran would always make them for special occasions. […]
There’s no doubt that cauliflower is having a moment, and I’m certainly not complaining. As a kid, I remember only ever being served it in boiled form, and only eating it because my sister and I would smother it in cheese sauce first. It was more of a “would you like some cauliflower with your cheese” […]
Seriously delish snackage, coming riiiiiiight up. But first, a story. One of the things I’ve learned over the past year or two is the importance of knowing what restores you when life gets crazy. I’ve always been the type that feels fairly capable of doing what I set my mind to, and believe that while having a […]
Hello there! Happy Monday, friends. ? How was your weekend? I’m coming back from mine feeling pretty darn good, re-energized and ready to start a fresh. See, work has been pretty nutty lately with a lot of change going on, and by Wednesday of last week I just felt scattered. Nothing terrible or anything, but just not 100%. While […]
I don’t know many people who don’t like snacks. Talking about snacks, making snacks, eating snacks, thinking about snacks… you can’t even say the word ‘snack’ without a little smile. But let’s face it – just like with meals, it’s easy to fall into ruts and lose inspiration. Recently a reader sent me an email, asking if […]
