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What’s So Great About Watermelon
Yes we can all agree that watermelon is the super fun to eat fruit star of the summer. It’s like Easter Creme eggs – nobody eats it the other three
Lisa’s Letters Home: Party Bags Made Easy
My little baby girl turned 5 recently, and she decided on a beach-themed party. Using quite a lot of imagination and wishful thinking, we had a beach party at our
Roundup: Summer Potluck!
There’s nothing better than a long weekend in the summer. With the beautiful weather it’s always nice to be able to head over to a barbecue, or even host one
What’s So Bad About Hot Dogs?
I know, I know….stop the presses. Hot dogs are bad for you?! Say what? We’ve all heard about what actually goes into the ubiquitous summer grill favourite (lips and… well you know, just
Lisa’s Letters Home: A Brief History of Birthday Cakes
I have a bit of reputation as The Baking Lady, which is entirely my fault because I post photos of my creations on Facebook. The truth is, I’m not at
Chef Notes: What’s better? All-purpose or Self-Rising Flour?
My mother and I have a running battle over which type of flour is better as a pantry staple; all purpose, or plain, or self rising. A/P flour is exactly
Grill Week Part Deux: Summer Food Safety 101
Who doesn’t love the way summer meals are served? Nobody, that’s who. Dinner is just better when it’s called a picnic or a barbecue. You’re outside, you’re eating with your
Roundup: Avocados!
I’ve been on a really big avocado kick recently. To me, avocados are just perfect for summer. Throwing them in a salad, mashing them up into a dip or just
What’s So Great About Mood Food?
No, we’re not going to the dark side and suggesting any hallucinogenic fungi! You can actually chemically alter your brain with real food, no criminal record to follow. Turns out there
Chef Notes: The Art of the Stock
Chef Amanda is back with her fast and easy way to make homemade stocks. Yes, you heard me: stocks. Sounds scary, I know. But, thankfully, we have Amanda to make
