Typically speaking, by the time August wraps up Iโm completely over burgers of any kind. That was until we made these Cedar Plank Salmon Burgers. Where have these been all of my life? Now, Iโve had salmon burgers before, but…
Cedar Plank Salmon Burgers
Halibut with Mango Salsa & Coconut Rice
As a new mom of two boys, I now โget itโ. ย I finally understand what my friends were saying when they told me that having one kid is like having a pet, but two is like having a zoo. I…
Piรฑa Colada Oat Bars (gluten-free)
Oat bars are a perfect snack, and with school back in session, having homemade, easy-to-grab foods on hand is a must.
Blueberry Crisp
We had the best time at the cabin picking Saskatoon berries this summer. ย It’s one of the things that I most look forward to up there, there’s something so therapeutic and simple about gathering your own food. Now that Charlie…
Arugula & Quinoa Salad
We’ve been seriously crushing on arugula lately. Maybe it’s a consequence of eating our weight in spinach (we go through so much spinach!)?ย ย Paired with quinoa, this hearty arugula salad is enough for a meal, but you can top it with…
Plum, Thyme & Gouda Pizza
Pizza is our ABSOLUTE favourite food for entertaining guests – you simply can’t be uptight with pizza on the menu! We usually prepare a number of different toppings and everyone takes their turn creating their own unique pizza for the…
Fit Mom Snack Guide
Snacking. ย Let’s face it, the humble snack has gotten a bad rap. ย Visions of late nights on the couch cuddled up to a tub of ice cream or a bag of potato chips seem to come to mind for many…
Breakfast Popsicles
Feeding kids (and some adults) at breakfast can test the patience of any mom, and Iโm no exception. We eat a lot of fruit parfaits around our house, but even those can get old for the little ones. Now popsicles…
Vegan Rice Krispies Squares
Growing up in the 80’s, Rice Krispies Squares were a childhood staple in the treat department. ย The funny thing is, they are the most simple thing to make, and are ALWAYS a crowd favourite.
Cherry Chocolate Amaretto Creamsicles
Summer is made for fruity deserts. And ideally not the kind that you have to slave for hours in the kitchen over a hot stove or oven! If this is your ‘cup of tea’, look no further. Meet: Cherry Chocolate…
Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Crepes
Summer makes me happy. ย Anybody who knows me can attest to the fact that I’m ALWAYS cold, and the warm Okanagan summer days are what I live for! ย And the fruitโฆ it seems like there is a never-ending train of…
Frozen Chocolate Almond Bananas
Bananas have to be one of the most amazing foods ever. ย Fresh, cooked, baked or frozen, this fruit knows no limits. ย I’ve been making banana ‘ice cream’ out of frozen blended bananas for awhile now, but I’ve never actually eaten…
Chickpea Feta Salad
Chickpeas get a lot of love in our house. Then again, what is there not to love? This Mediterranean powerhouse is full of fibre, protein andย a long list of vitamins and minerals. Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) have shown…
