Black Bean Salsa

Black beans are a good source of fibre and protein so this bright and flavourful salsa isn’t just delicious, it’s good for you too! Serve with tortilla chips. Protein is kind of a buzz word lately, and that’s a good thing! Protein is the building blocks for our bodies. It… Read more“Black Bean Salsa”

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

I’ve been on the hunt for an oatmeal raisin cookie recipe I enjoy. Scrolling through facebook, I came across a post with a tattered picture of a recipe from a rolled oats package. I thought, “this is probably pretty good” reasoning that the company producing the product would want to… Read more“Oatmeal Raisin Cookies”

Belgian Waffles

An overnight visit to Grandma and Grandpa’s house guaranteed a big breakfast. Grandpa would be up early to cook up a feast of bacon and eggs, fruit and cheese, and waffles. I would load up my plate and carefully fill each waffle cubby with syrup. (Now you know those waffle… Read more“Belgian Waffles”

Puffed Wheat Squares

Puffed wheat squares were invented in 1914 by candy store owner, A. J. Russell in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. You can read more on the history of puffed wheat squares here. They are a quick no-bake snack the kids can make. I remember making them as a kid for brown… Read more“Puffed Wheat Squares”

(Nanny’s) Mayonnaise

The end of April marks the beginning of lobster season on Prince Edward Island. Setting Day is a ceremonious event. Many Islanders wake up early to see the lobster fishers off for their first sail to set the traps. Parades of lobster boats head out from north shore wharfs; the… Read more“(Nanny’s) Mayonnaise”

Sweet Chilli Chicken Salad

Sweet chilli chicken salad is so good your family won’t realize they are having salad for supper. The crispy chicken, the soft noodles, the crunchy veggies and a little sweet with heat give this salad variety in every bite. I have also made this with boneless chicken wings. When my… Read more“Sweet Chilli Chicken Salad”

Chicken Fricot

Chicken fricot is a traditional Acadian stew. Although often served with dumplings, I usually serve it with French biscuits. I was introduced to chicken fricot at the Farmers’ Bank of Rustico and Doucet House Museum on Prince Edward Island during an Acadian experiential meal. The three-course meal started with the… Read more“Chicken Fricot”

Meal Planning Made Easy is now available on Amazon!

Meal Planning Made Easy is now available on Amazon.ca and Amazon.com. Meal Planning Made Easy is a complete guide to meal planning. It offers strategies that will save you time and money and will reduce the stress around getting healthy meals on the table regularly. This book includes eight weeks… Read more“Meal Planning Made Easy is now available on Amazon!”

Meal Planning Made Easy Kindle Edition

The release of my first book, Meal Planning Made Easy, is going well. Now I have some more exciting news! Meal Planning Made Easy Kindle Edition is now available on Amazon. Meal Planning Made Easy is a complete guide to meal planning. It offers strategies that will save you time… Read more“Meal Planning Made Easy Kindle Edition”

Book Release – Meal Planning Made Easy

I am thrilled to announce the release of my first book! Meal Planning Made Easy is a complete guide to meal planning. It offers strategies that will save you time and money, and will reduce the stress around getting healthy meals on the table regularly. This book also includes eight… Read more“Book Release – Meal Planning Made Easy”