Creativity is Not a Hobby; it's a Way of Life!
Easter is right around the corner and I’m always looking for something a little bit different to serve when it comes to side dishes. These Honey Maple Bourbon Glazed Carrots certainly fit the bill. Simple and delicious, they’re perfect for any occasion – or no occasion at all! Don’t drink alcohol? Well contrary to popular […]
Another Christmas Day has come and gone. In my social media feed are all sorts of people talking about spending today cleaning up from the festivities. Some are taking down their trees and packing away the decorations. Not my family. We prefer to linger in the holiday season. Earlier today, my daughter breathed out a […]
Last night I engaged in something very special to me – a solitary Christmas celebration. Before anyone gets confused or upset, let me clarify something. I’m not suggesting that you ditch your family for the holidays. And I don’t want anyone to think that I’m all alone for Christmas because if you have seen my social […]
Do you have any special Christmas Eve family traditions? Traditions have a lovely way of bringing a family together. They help create and maintain those bonds, build feelings of warmth and contentment, and provide a link between the generations. When I was a kid, we opened our gifts on Christmas Eve. Being descended from German […]
The holiday season is one of abundance, boasting several different ways to indulge. From the delicious Christmas dinner, to all the treats and festivities, it is difficult to refrain from partaking, and why should you? After all, balance is key! And if you are sticking to an exercise routine and making sure to get your […]
We have a longstanding tradition in our family of having pancakes on Christmas morning. After all, they are my daughter’s favorite! Usually, we make them in the shape of reindeer (with bacon antlers). This year, I thought I’d make some fun Christmas tree pancakes to go along with them! When I was growing up, we […]
I originally saw this recipe for Neapolitan Layered Pasta Bake on the Rachael Ray show. I have made a couple of minor changes to it and made it with some variations from time to time. It is a very quick and easy recipe to prepare. It was an instant hit with my family and quickly […]
Happy First Day of Spring! Hygge. You’re probably hearing that term more and more lately. It refers to a Danish concept of embracing coziness and contentment and is becoming rather trendy. Personally, I think as we get more involved in technology and all that it brings with it, our North American interest in hygge is […]
Crocuses poking up through the ground. Birds singing away in the backyard. Me sneezing my head off. And Cadbury Mini Eggs starting to show up in the stores. All signs of spring, am I right? These mini egg recipes are a perfect way to celebrate spring and Easter. Save a few bags from your Easter […]
Looking for something fun to do with your family this Easter? I have rounded up some of the fun family friendly Easter weekend activities in the London, Ontario area for you here! UPDATED FOR 2019! Please note: I included a few events that are not actually being held on Easter weekend but they are Easter […]
