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Chef Notes: Holy Meatballs
There are few foods more perfect, more enticing, more versatile than meatballs. While a little messy (no one likes forming the balls, they get your hands slimy) they’re easy to
Roundup: Holiday Baking
Can you believe it’s already time to start Holiday baking holiday? Baking is one of my favourite things about the Holidays and there is nothing like a big plate of
Chef Amanda On How to Throw a Dinner Party
Throwing a real grown up dinner party is overwhelming for the accomplished host/hostess. To those with little experience it can be terrifying. We recently hosted Al’s family’s Thanksgiving Dinner and have
Chef Notes: Fast Homemade Marinara Sauce
I’m always looking for quick, easy, homemade dinners. Marinara sauce is one of my favorite go-to’s. In addition to serving it the tried and true way, over pasta, it can
Chef Notes: Lemoncello for the big kids
Now that both American and Canadian Thanksgiving is out of the way, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas. It seems like you hardly have time to get the dishes
Healthy Habits: Handling Holidays
By Theresa Albert, DHN, RNCP www.myfriendinfood.com Much of the disastrous 10 pounds per decade (that is suspected of being the foundation of our obesity crisis) is acquired between Thanksgiving and
What’s So Great About Fat?
Gasp! The F word… on a family friendly blog? Ok, so it’s not THE F word but sometimes it can sure seem like it in the nutrition world. Despite our
Sweet Stuff: Personalized Aprons
Are you bored of hearing me and Laura yammering on about getting kids involved in the kitchen. No? Here’s the re-cap: We think getting kids involved in food is essential
Roundup: What’s So Great About…
I love reading the “What’s So Great About…” articles because they are always filled with great information. Also, I’m a nerd who loves learning new things – especially when it
What’s So Great About Dandelion Greens?
You know how some things just instantly conjure a memory? For me, Ralph Lauren’s Polo cologne re-animates a high school crush (who frankly, marinated in the stuff but I didn’t
