Over the summer at the cottage I bought a lot of mini eggplants to cook for dinners. The thing is I didn’t cook half of them! Instead of crying over all the eggplants I had leftover, I decided to cook through them, and out came a super simple and delicious lunch (or dinner!). Got eggplant in your CSA […]
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How to Make Pumpkin Puree
It’s pumpkin season and although it’s super easy to grab a can of pumpkin puree, it can be so satisfying to make your own. When they’re in season, pie pumpkins are inexpensive to buy. I found two pumpkins for $4 at the local market. Canned pumpkin puree can range from a couple of dollars to […]
How Eating Real Food Can Help Us Achieve Better Health
When I speak to people these days, nine times out of 10 the same issue inevitably comes up: how can I put healthier food on the table for my family? This question is easy to answer, but tough to act upon. These days we’re all rushed, coming to and from work, activities, and other commitments, and so […]
Where We Ate in San Francisco
My husband Mark and I just got back from a six-day trip to San Francisco. Yes it was six days without the kids. I was bliss! As I mentioned in my post about travelling, Mark and I like to stay on track when we’re travelling. We’ll have some extra drinks of course, but typically we’ll […]