The Best Summer BBQ Recipes

There is nothing better than getting the BBQ fired up for the first time in the summer! We were fortunate to have a bout of summer heat in the middle of May so we got our BBQ going a little earlier than normal this year! I'm always on the hunt for new recipes and to …

My Favourite Cookbooks

It's taken a little while but I can finally say that I really enjoy cooking at home. When Greg and I were first married, and I was still working, I found it really hard to balance working my stressful job until 5 pm, then coming home and trying to figure out what we were eating …

It’s Watermelon Day!

Just in time for the long weekend, it's National Watermelon Day! But really, when isn't it watermelon day in the summertime? First off, a little fun watermelon(ish) fact for you... After I found out I passed my gestational diabetes test when I was pregnant three and half years ago, I went straight to Bulk Barn …

Super Easy Caprese Salad Bites

Need an appetizer for your next get together that's not only transportable but also super impressive? I've got the simplest recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to put together and just 5 ingredients! Ingredients: Cherry or grape tomatoes, rinsed and dried Bocconcini mozzarella Fresh basil leaves, rinsed and dried Cream Balsamic Vinegar Instructions: 1. …

Friday Feels – Thanksgiving Edition

It's Thanksgiving weekend! Can you believe it? Every holiday weekend, swimming lessons are cancelled so on Saturday, I'm looking forward to a sleep in (HA!), grabbing a pumpkin spice chai latte from the Bliss Bakery in Peachland and then getting the house ready for dinner Sunday evening. The weekend highlight though? We're heading downtown Saturday …