You really don’t need an excuse to create a delicious frozen Greek yogurt recipe! Who doesn’t love a frozen treat?! Not to mention…what mom doesn’t love when it’s both kid-approved AND nutritious?! This registered dietitian sure does. Summer is finally here and I cannot tell you how excited I am for it! It has been…
Top 5 Baby-Led Weaning – Friendly Ways to Use Fruit and Veggie Pouches (+ recipe)
Baby pouches are a convenient and fun way to get some extra fruit and veggie servings into your baby or toddler. But what about for baby-led weaning? Here are 5 ways to transform fruit and veggie pouches into nourishing finger foods for baby. The importance of fruits and veggies for baby Fruits and veggies are…
5 Easy Ways to Include Eggs in Your Family Menu Plan
If you know me at all, you know this registered dietitian has a slight obsession with eggs. They definitely make their way into my grocery cart every single week without fail, and they get eaten daily in my house. There are SO many reasons why I love eggs so much. They’re PACKED full of nutrition—things…
Rhubarb Recipe Roundup: Help! I Have Too Much Rhubarb!
Anyone else have an abundance of rhubarb growing in their backyard? I do! I admittedly don’t have a very green thumb, I’ve tried growing tomatoes and raspberries with some success, but thankfully rhubarb requires very little attention to thrive. One crazy fact about rhubarb is that it’s actually a vegetable! Where rhubarb is a super…
One-Pot Southwestern Chicken and Quinoa Skillet
One-pan meals are a mom’s best friend. This mom’s, anyways. My whole family loves this southwestern chicken and quinoa skillet, and so will yours! Especially on busy weeknights when the thought of cooking a meal for five seems daunting, and there are activities to get to. What’s even better is when the one pan meal contains…
For me, In 2017, Something’s Gotta Give
2016 has been a a year of growth, discovery and challenge for me. I adjusted to being a mom of three (and couldn’t imagine it any other way!), I continued to grow and shape my business into what I envision it to be, and I learned a lot about myself. I discovered that as resilient and determined…
Clean-Out-The-Fridge Fried Rice
Better than take-out by a long shot, my clean-out-the-fridge fried rice recipe is the bomb. I’m going to keep this post short and sweet and to-the-point, because I know you’re busy. We’re moms, and we need quick and easy recipes that we can throw together at the last minute, right? As much as I make…
Souvlaki-Style Pork Tenderloin With Mixed Vegetables
A DELICIOUS PORK RECIPE YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE! I have been enjoying the sun and surf with my family in Hawaii for the past week and a half and I’m trying not to think about the fact that we are flying home to the bitter cold in a few days. We’ve been getting updates from…
Quick and Easy Muffin Tin Omelettes
If you’re as busy a Mom as I am, you’ll love this quick and easy meal idea- perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Give these muffin tin omelettes a go! These muffin tin omelettes are perfect for baby-led weaning Everything is more fun when it’s made in a muffin tin, right?! I know any kid would…
An Eggcellent recipe for Easter Brunch
My Mediterranean egg scramble is perfect for an easy Easter brunch! Easter is coming, and if you celebrate, this means there will likely be an influx of chocolate and other treats heading your child’s way. But this doesn’t have to be a bad thing! In fact, holidays that involve more treats are a great learning…
On-the-go snacks for Parents and Kids
Some quick and easy (and nutritious!) snacks for on-the-go moms and kids! I don’t know about you, but I’m an on-the-go Mom. I am visiting friends, grocery shopping, running errands, going for walks etc. almost everyday and my li’l guy is right along with me. Before we take off, I always make sure that we…
Toddler-Friendly Tofu Nuggets
These toddler-friendly tofu nuggets are a surefire hit with kids and adults alike! If you’re looking for a party appetizer to bring, this is it. Tofu—it’s easy and quick- you don’t have to worry about defrosting or having to disinfect your counter or sink after. I have started cooking with tofu a lot more now…
Do You Have Skinny-Stress?
We’ve all done it…You and I both know that at one time or another you’ve stressed about your weight… Maybe it was in grade 7 when you were bullied for being “fat”. Maybe it was when your body started to change when you were pregnant. Maybe (cringe) it was when someone mistakenly thought you were…
Two Fresh and Simple Summer Recipes!
Looking for some simple summer recipes? I’ve got you covered with my curry chicken sandwiches and fresh watermelon, mint and feta salad! Both are perfect for summer barbeques or quick and easy lunches. I stole these recipes from my friend Meghan- our sons were born within a week of each other and naturally, we’ve become…
Simple Grilled Tandoori Chicken Recipe
I’ve been going through a bit of a chicken-cooking phase and have a new, delicious one to share. I used chicken breasts, but you can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which tend to be a little bit more moist and flavourful because of the fat content. I usually try to make a big batch…