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Muffin Tin Mom »

Last night as I was surfing around the mommy blogosphere, I came across a link for something called Muffin Tin Mom. I admit, it caught my interest and I had to check it out. I was pleasantly impressed. 
I mean, what could be wrong with a meal in a muffin tin!? Isn't this cute?
The basic premise […]

Slash Food Waste »

From the September edition of Chatelaine Magazine.
As I was sitting in the waiting room for an appointment, I abstractly picked up a magazine and flipped through the pages. Before I knew it, I found myself reading a great article about the amount of food our society wastes and how we can be better at […]

Durham’s Food Budget Kit »

I recently stumbled on a great FREE find here in Durham. It's called the Food Budget Kit. >
The Durham Region website says this:
"The Food Budget Kit was created to help you and your family eat healthy when on a budget. It includes information and tools to help you learn about menu planning, smart shopping, following Canada's Food […]

Romantic Ideas From the Kitchen - Breakfast in Bed - Blueberry French Toast Casserole »

I got my new February Tupperware newsletter today and in it was a delicious looking recipe that I thought I would share - since it happens to co-ordinate with the romantic recipe theme I've been working on! Another easy, delicious morning-in-bed breakfast to enjoy with your loved one.
Blueberry French Toast Casserole

8 slices of white bread […]

Romantic Ideas From the Kitchen - Breakfast In Bed - Ham & Potato Hash »

Breakfast in Bed is a wonderful way to start a day of romance (although, admittedly more challenging when you have a family with children!)
Try this simple, but easy to please, breakfast meal to woo your sweetheart first thing in the morning.
Ham & Potato Hash
Chop up 4 cups of potatoes in small cubes, and 1 cup of […]

Romantic Ideas From the Kitchen - Fondue For Two »

One of the most romantic treats a couple can enjoy is fondue for two. Let's face it - with the ability to combine well-known aphrodisiacs like chocolate and strawberries, pineapples and bananas, fondue is a powerful romance tool!
Here are some simple fondue recipes that you can enjoy with your sweetheart.
Toblerone Fondue:
Simply melt 2-3 mini Toblerone […]

Romantic Ideas From the Kitchen - Champagne Surprise »

It's closing in on Valentine's Day quickly, so I thought I'd post a bunch of ideas to share with your special someone on the 14th. 
Starting with a tasty little drink called Champagne Surprise.
Ingredients:

1 Package of fresh, ripe and red strawberries.
GOOD champagne
Large wine goblets. 

Directions:

Wash the strawberries and cut them into small bite size pieces. […]