Jill Here… A big struggle in our household is not eating the same 6 meals for supper every night. I am constantly looking for easy recipes that will provide a variety of nutrients, be simple and quick to prepare, and that don’t require a ton of trips to the grocery store. I searched for a …
On Instagram I shared with you that I am a HUGE lover of all things pumpkin. I know that not everyone is and when Starbucks starts to roll out the PSL, there are those that seriously jump out of their pants excited and people that roll their eyes annoyed with the craze. Well, I hope …
In the last week, I volunteered to bring meals to two friends who recently had babies. I love to cook but as soon as I cook for others, I overthink everything- Do I make a new meal I have never tried before? Do I stick with an easy classic? Do I make a freezer meal …
Spring is upon us, yet with all the snow still on the ground, I am still wanting soups for lunch or supper. I am usually not a huge fan of smooth soups (reminds me of my daughters baby food), but the flavor of this soup has converted me. Now to think, if I had garden …
Guest Post by Kimberly Gagnac, Nutrition Student I love to experiment in the kitchen, putting my own twists on recipes in hopes it turns out delicious. I won’t lie, I have had multiple attempts where my recipes did not work out so well, but I also have had great success too. My favourite food would …
The wonderful chef and writer, Jennifer Perillo, helped create my love for chicken pot pie with drop biscuits instead of a flaky pie crust. Who has time to make a pie in the middle of the week anyway? In her cookbook, Homemade with Love, she shares her recipe Drop Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie and it will still be …
My slow-cooker is one of my favorite kitchen appliances, especially in the winter when you want hot dishes for supper. It makes life so much easier, healthier and tastier as you can make delicious, homecooked meals, ready when you get home from work. Anything that makes my life easier, I am in! Thai cuisine has …
With the snow finally falling, I have finally felt ready to pull out some of my favorite soup recipes. Soups are an easy meal for any time of day and are a great addition to the weekly meal plan; you can make it once but serve and enjoy it many times throughout the week. This …
Mashed potatoes are a staple on almost every holiday dinner table but what many people do not realize is that they can have a similar affect to their blood sugar as a piece of white bread or handful of candy might have. Do not get me wrong, I LOVE mashed potatoes on the side of …
I am a BIG fan of Brussel sprouts but not everyone in my household shares this same love. Why do I love these round little veggies so much? A few Brussel sprout facts for you- the name comes from the vegetables origin- Brussels, Belgium. They are a cruciferous vegetable, like broccoli and cabbage and they …