June 2015 archive

Brownie and Fruit Pizza Dessert Recipe

Now that we have our new deck, it will mean more summer entertaining, parties and BBQs, yippee!  We have our regular go-to dishes and desserts but I also wanted to add some new meal and dessert recipes to choose from! This is truly one of our most favourite, simple and delicious desserts and will absolutely […] Read more…

Incredible Summer Pineapple Dessert Recipe

Okay, this one is totally NOT on my diet, but I had to share my mom’s recipe for this incredible summer pineapple dessert. Some people might call this Pineapple “Delight” but in all seriousness, it is worthy of a much better name, so I call it Pineapple Orgasm. My mom makes this dessert throughout the […] Read more…

Making the Perfect Gift for a Special Teacher

Is anyone else like me and struggling to find a unique and thoughtful gift for a teacher who has made a difference in your child’s life? I’ve thought of just about every kind of gift card, walked the aisles of HomeSense and thought of making a donation but they just don’t seem right for Jayden’s teacher. […] Read more…

Grief is like wearing a new pair of glasses

Grief is like wearing a new pair of glasses that I wear everyday. That’s how I explained it to someone the other day.  It’s a lens through which I now see all aspects of my life. It’s the experience that I can’t escape and that has become a part of who I am. I’m often […] Read more…

Family Dinner Time: Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese

Tonight we are excited to have a special dinner with all of us sitting around the table, having our meal together. But this is definitely not the norm during the week. For us, it’s Paul’s crazy work and travel schedule plus his daily commute downtown that makes it next to impossible to eat more than […] Read more…

My Favourite Crunchy Asian Slaw Salad Recipe

Who every said salads were boring? Definitely no one that tried this crunchy Asian slaw salad! It’s become a staple in our house, especially for summer backyard entertaining! Now that I’m on a great weight loss plan and eating healthy everyday, I want to share some of my favourite salad recipes and go-to meals that […] Read more…