Salad Dressings
Raspberry Mustard Dressing 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp Unsweetened raspberry jam 11/2 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tbsp sesame seeds or 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil (a little splash of maple syrup can be added) Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy keep in the fridge Miso dressing […]
A week in the Caribbean and a Royal 8th birthday…
I just got back from Paradise! I went on a wonderful trip to Tobago with my amazing friend Lori. There was plenty of swimming and sunbathing and a really great boat trip with dolphins and fishing (I caught two fish) . We met great people, had yummy home cooked meals and even went out dancing. […]
Easter Cookies
We had a great Easter weekend! The kids had yoga, went to the park, watched a bike race, walked downtown, baked egg shaped cookies and best of all had their Lala (grandmother) here from Canada for a visit! Easter weekend yummyness.. leek and corn soup and Pesto pasta!, Udon and Sushi galore!, Polenta and roasted veggies!, walnut cake! […]
Mmm…Soups
[youtube width=”300″ height=”300″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avy5o93sGKU&list=UUBNTCGgPOkhaHg8ENxAJpYw&index=13&feature=plcp[/youtube] Lucy’s Cauliflower Soup 1 lg onion, diced 2 potatoes, diced or 1/2 cup cooked rice 2-3 cloves garlic, diced (optional) 1 whole cauliflower 4-5 cups water 1 cup vegetable stock 1 Cup plain unsweetened soy milk 1 tbsp basil, chopped 1 tbsp parsley, chopped 1 tsp sea salt pepper(optional) Add Onion, potatoes, […]
Having a Mom moment
What better time to do house work than on a rainy day! I must say that piles of laundry or dishes are not really our cup of tea but we managed! We put on some fun music, had a little dance and got it all done. But there are those days when some one has […]
Have a Fun Weekend! Happy Spring!
Breakfast
…”You wouldn’t try and drive an empty car to work would you? So why drive an empty body?” Breakfast – (Literally breaking a fast ). It is the meal eaten after a long period of sleep. Eaten mostly in the morning, it is the most important meal of the day. Without breakfast you simply will […]
Lucy and Khadija’s Slumber Party
Whew! I wasn’t sure how that was going to go. I was thinking…eight 10-year old girls… CHAOS! But they were amazing! They were polite, they shared, they took turns. We adults were not even needed! My friend and neighbor Annie and I decided our girls could collaborate and have one party (Khadija and Lucy have […]
Valentines Day
One of the ways I like to show my love for others is through cooking( I’ve heard said ..What better way to a man’s heart then through his stomach) For the past 10 years, since we started a family. Pan and I stay in for valentines. We feed the kids early and put them to […]
Birthday Parties! Cakes, Snacks and Games!
It can be really easy to get stressed out over birthday parties! Whether it’s for you, your husband, sibling, friends or children! The easiest is to do something outside if possible. Less mess, less clean up and less hectic energy if you invited lots of people! My daughter is turning 10 on Feb 23rd. This […]