Top 10 Recipes of 2014
2014 has been a super exciting year. Mostly, of course, because baby Olivia joined us right at the half-way mark. She’s brought us so much joy and makes us very proud parents. She also is the reason...
View ArticleRecipe Fails of 2014
And here we are. A new year. New opportunities. New recipes. But before we start with the first recipe of 2015, inspired by Lindsay I thought we’d have a look at some recipes that didn’t make the blog...
View Article8 Things I’ve learnt in 8 Months of being a Mommy AND Food Blogger
It is hard to believe, but my little baby girl is now 8 months already. There were so many things to learn and get used to when we brought home this new family member. And I even had to relearn how I...
View ArticleMy Top 3 Favorite Kitchen Tools + Williams-Sonoma Giveaway
If you want to skip the intro, scroll right to the bottom for the giveaway. Olivia and I are in Kelowna at the moment to visit my family here and enjoy the beautiful warm weather this place has to...
View ArticleKelowna Vacation Pictures + Big News
Woahh…things are just a little bit (or actually SUPER) crazy right now! Olivia and I spent all of last week in beautiful Kelowna visiting with my family. Konrad joined us half-way through. We had a...
View ArticleLife Lately
If you have read the last few posts, you know that we are in Thailand right NOW!! Like Woahhh! Life has been very busy leading up to this big change. So I am trying to back up a little and take you on...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Pumpkin Recipe Round Up
It’s Thanksgiving weekend in Canada and I can’t think of a better and more fitting time to look at all the BEST Pumpkin Recipes. Apparently I had the same idea last year, when I shared pictures of our...
View Article$650 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway
You guys!! I’ve got an early Christmas present for you! Or maybe a Christmas shopping present? I teamed up with a group of lovely, talented food bloggers to bring you this awesome giveaway: a $650...
View Article2015 Review + Top Recipes
Well, welcome 2016! I am not really into resolutions, but I like to make plans. My first step in planning a new year, is looking back at what worked well previously (and what didn’t). So before we...
View ArticleSharp Gourmet Giveaway
I regularly get asked for tips or tricks how to best cut squash, especially the notoriously tough butternut squash. It’s usually this Quinoa Butternut Squash Stew (a super popular recipe especially...
View Article$525 PayPal Cash Giveaway
I hope you are getting ready for a fantastic Easter weekend. Let me make it even better with this awesome Giveaway for $525 in PayPal cash. This week I found a bike rental that had a kid’s seat as...
View ArticleTop 10 Recipes of 2016
And just like that 2016 is coming to an end. It’s been a tough year in some aspects. Many can’t wait for it to be over and to turn over a new page in 2017. I am not one to dwell on the past, but I...
View ArticleCan You Eat Popcorn while On a Diet?
We all know the deal when it comes down to dieting. Whip out the celery and spandex, and start the diet and exercise routine. At least for a little while. Most of us unfortunately aren’t thrilled by...
View ArticleThe Secret Life of Popcorn: Why “Old Maids” Exist
Anyone who has ever popped a bag of delicious, buttery popcorn has probably contended with an old maid. The unpopped kernels of popcorn that somehow refuse to submit to the heat of the microwave....
View ArticleIn Search of Flavor: The Lost Art of Heirloom Popcorn
Take a bite of air-popped corn made from grocery store popcorn, and pay attention to the flavor. Pay attention to what it tastes like before you add flavorings. While you might certainly feel the...
View Article20 Exciting Facts about Popcorn
Popcorn was once banned in movie theaters When we think of popcorn, often movie theaters aren’t far behind in our minds. The classic snack served up alongside new shows, popcorn and movies have been...
View ArticleHistory of Popcorn
Popcorn has delighted us for generations. It’s our favorite theater snack, a comfort food at home, and a near endless way to entertain children. Popcorn has been around for thousands of years, and has...
View ArticleDid You Know Shoe Stores Once Used X-ray Machines?
Did you know that for 50 years, variations of x-ray machines were popularly used in shoe stores? Yup, it’s true! A kid would try on a new shoe – then put his foot inside the x-ray machine – while the...
View ArticleMy BeautyCounter Journey & Review
To give this BeautyCounter review context, I believe it’s important to start with a bit of backstory. What made me choose BeautyCounter? What products did I try? And most important of all, do I still...
View ArticleGluten Free Taco Seasoning Recipe (low carb, keto)
Make your own homemade gluten free taco seasoning! You save a lot compared to store-bought taco seasoning packets and on top of that you get to avoid the fillers and preservatives. There is even a good...
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