Summer Grilling Tips for Beginners

The summer months offer up the ideal chance to get outside and fire up that grill. Whether you are a seasoned grill master or are just starting out, the summer is the perfect time to back away from the frying pan and get your oven mitts on some delicious good old-fashioned grilled goodness. If youContinue Reading …

6 Weekend Projects to Share with Your Children

There is no such thing as too much time spent with the children. There are countless activities to try with your kids, promising countless hours of fun. The challenge is choosing the right activities to share with them. You have to think about what gets them excited or even involve them in the planning process.Continue Reading …

Light and Easy Turkey A La King Recipe with Giveaway #TimeForTurkey

The following post has been brought to you by Canadian Turkey. All opinions are my own I think it is finally safe to say the cold winter weather is behind us! Today I had my windows open and went out in a tank top. I was even looking for new flip flops to wear asContinue Reading …

8 Tips For Consistently Preparing Excellent Meals

If you are one of those rare people who view cooking as an art form, then you are probably always on the lookout for ways to improve how you cook. One simple tip for cooking delicious foods from scratch is to always use the best and freshest ingredients. Regardless of what you are making, the food will always taste far superior then ifContinue Reading …

Better than Carnival Caramel Corn

Popcorn is my go-to snack food. I love it on its own or with butter, chocolate, caramel etc on it. Why I never tried making my own carnival popcorn before now I have no idea! The salty sweet combination makes for a yummy snack. My family enjoys it as a snack after school and duringContinue Reading …

Dark Chocolate Flourless Torte Recipe

If someone were to ask me what my weakness were, I would have no choice but to reply with “Chocolate cake”. I just love the rich sweet flavour and texture of a moist chocolate cake. Perfect on its own or done up with icing, fruit or whip cream. Truly a fave in my home! TheContinue Reading …

Life in the Kitchen Made Easy with my New Scraper Mixer Pro™

My oldest daughter loves to bake! She is always telling me if I had a good mixer, I would love it too. Mixing recipes by hand just does not combine the ingredients like required and is a tiring experience. So this year I have a new mixer and am putting it to the test! BrevilleContinue Reading …

Four New And Exciting Ways To Enjoy Vanilla Bean

Vanilla bean is usually considered to be an unexciting ingredient—people often use the word “vanilla” to describe something as boring or plain. If you want to open your heart and taste buds to the misunderstood ingredient, try these four different ways to enjoy vanilla bean. In Your Morning Brew You can start your morning offContinue Reading …