Easter Sunday is a time to reflect on your blessings and enjoy the closeness of family and friends. But being in charge of Sunday dinner can be very stressful. Of course, you can play it safe and serve traditional favourites such as turkey and ham, but if you’re looking to elevate your dinner this year…
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Easy Keto + Paleo Crispy Almond Crackers #Recipe
Do you want to impress your friends and family with homemade crackers that are only made with 3 ingredients and are healthy? Are you on a diet and want a high protein and low carb snack? I have one of the best kept secret recipes to share with you today. If you love crispy savory…
Keto/Paleo Friendly One Pan Meal – Juicy Roasted Tenderloin and Vegetables
There is nothing more satisfying than cooking a healthy and delicious meal that requires minimal effort. Especially after a busy work day or juggling the kids, it’s nice to be able to have a quick hot meal without all the fuss. Often, we associate roast dinners with time and effort in the kitchen. However, with…
Homemade Oreo Cookies #Recipe
Do you have a party to host for New Year’s or do you need to bring food for a potluck? STRESS NO MORE because I have an amazing solution to your problem! Dessert for Two has an “Easy Homemade Oreos” recipe on their blog. This recipe is great because it requires no baking! I tried…
Matcha Mille Crepe Cake #Recipe
My mom has recently become a fan of making her own crepe with strawberry jam or marmalade jam. She was happy to find an easy crepe recipe on Food Wishes (Chef John) website and shared it with me. Then I suggested that we make a Matcha Mille Crepe Cake! It’s so easy, but required a…
Foolproof Scrumptious Chewy And Soft Oatmeal Cookies
I’ve been on the hunt for the most delectable chewy and soft oatmeal cookie to impress the pickiest cookie connoisseurs. After several failed attempts from multiple recipes found online claiming fame as “the best cookie recipe,” I felt discouraged. Fortunately, my colleague at work had made one of the best batches of cookies I’ve ever…
Savour: Evening with Ned Bell & Best Buy Canada
Last week I was one of several lucky media guests invited by Best Buy Canada to an intimate evening dinner with Ned Bell, Ocean Wise executive chef at the Vancouver Aquarium. Savour was a memorable dining experience in the heart of Yaletown. An empty storefront was transformed into a longtable dining room, with decor mimicking…
Cooking with the new Becel Avocado: Quinoa Bowl with Turmeric Cauliflower #Recipe
With winter straight ahead, I’m looking for comfort foods. Trying to find a balance between comfort and wellness can be difficult; but lucky for me, I was approached by Becel to try out their recipe for a Quinoa Bowl with Turmeric Cauliflower. This bowl is the perfect balance of wholesome and satisfying; and the Becel…
This is the summer to try Canadian Lentils
Believe it or not, Canada is now the world’s largest exporter of lentils to the global marketplace, selling to over 100 countries each year. Yet this humble legume is still fairly unknown, aside from being a Vegan diet staple. I’ll be honest with you, aside from curries and the occasional soup, I haven’t really been…
BC’s Hands-on Cook-Off Contest Celebrates + Redefines Family Meals
What does family mean to you? To me, it means the warm and safety of my close friends and family; sitting down and eating together, sharing and preparing a meal – it symbolises intimacy. I knew from the start, as soon as I became a parent, that food and eating together would be a big part…
Mary in Vancity 