Tried ‘n True Gear for the Zero Waste Lunchbox
A simple guide for packing a zero waste lunch, with tips for reliable gear. I‘m coming up on a decade of packing school lunches and it’s high time I shared my tried and true gear…
A simple guide for packing a zero waste lunch, with tips for reliable gear. I‘m coming up on a decade of packing school lunches and it’s high time I shared my tried and true gear…
You know you’re in trouble when your lunchbox board on Pinterest fails to spark any excitement. All around us, a spring renewal of sorts is in progress. My Facebook friends are donating their entire closet…
If the current weather is trying to get us in the mood for heading back to school, it’s working. Yesterday morning felt like a brisk autumn day; I sent the boys outdoors with hoodies and socks,…
When my children first started school, I learned a vital lesson in nutrition, communication, and well, Mothering 101. Here’s what happened: occasionally the boys would come home irritable; falling apart at the slightest grievance, snappy,…
I first noticed Noah’s affinity for chicken nuggets on our summer road trip. We ate out more on that vacation that we have all year and he never failed to peruse the menu for this rarity…
Written by Shaina of Food for My Family. I can still hear the tin of my Voltron lunchbox echo as I swung it up onto the long, laminated tables and plopped down on the long…
The following is a guest post by Jan of Family Bites. Welcome Jan! If you’re anything like me, you’re probably always looking for new ways to jazz up the midday meal, whether your packing a…
I whipped up a particularly delicious sandwich the other day. A lunch for one, now that we are back in a school/work routine. I had used up leftovers, with favourable results, and it got me…
Ready in 30 minutes, this simple skillet cornbread has been a favourite side dish of mine for years. Great with soups, stews and chili, it’s essential fall comfort food. When I was growing up, simple…
A reliable recipe for classic homemade lemon blueberry muffins, with do-ahead options, plus tips + tricks for success. Blueberry muffins are a classic bake, timeless and nostalgic. One bite brings us back to childhood and…
A practical and thorough list of essential kitchen tools for baking at home. As a lifelong baker, I couldn’t get by without my battered cookie sheets and trusty 8-inch round cake pans. When I think…
Sugaring Off: it’s the sweetest season here in Eastern Canada. The warm spring air draws the sap up the trunks of the tall maples where it is collected and boiled down for pure maple syrup….
Hello readers! Thank you all so much for the warm response to my last, deeply personal post ‘New Year, New Journey‘. It was very moving to hear your stories; and I thank you for sharing….
Hello 2023! Dear Readers, I’ve never been great at following food trends or blogging for the masses. I write what is close to my heart. I might craft a post about Paska bread prompted by…
Get ready, bakers. The Simple Bites holiday cookie recipe round-up includes all of our current favourites and will have you feeling festive in no time. Sitting around the table on a recent snow day, I…
It’s the best time of the year! I’m sharing my favourite cookbooks of 2022 just in time for you to create a Christmas wish list. I hope you’ll see one or two of these titles…
A practical round-up of family favourite recipes that are all make-ahead dishes. These best batch cooking recipes for fall are all freezer-friendly. The door had barely closed on my kiddos, off to their first day…
Simple strategies on how to plan a picnic, including tips for what to bring and why. Nova Scotia summers are a continuous invitation to bring dinner outdoors and I’m happy to accept. The beach beckons…
Around this time every year, I start to rummage through my disheveled Tupperware drawer in preparation for school lunches. Yep, lazy summer snacking on the back patio is giving way to bagged lunches every weekday….
Sweet, savoury, and pickled, too, this round-up of my best zucchini recipes is the inspiration you need for using up those summer squash. I love zucchini for their versatility. Here’s a vegetable that makes both…
A simple and vibrant five-ingredient recipe that kids can make (for mom!). Features fresh berries, creamy cheese and crispy cinnamon toast. Today, and over the next few weeks, I’m hoping to inspire you with a…
Recipes and tips for cooking nourishing power bowls at home. With a little creativity and a lot of flexibility, nourishing power bowls are a fantastic family dinner plan. They are great use of leftovers, feature…
Simple tips for baking with kids at home. Great for both beginners and experienced bakers. Includes a list of easy recipes to get you started. Lately, we’ve been spending more time cooking and baking as…
Fall baking is a home kitchen tradition, just as much as spring cleaning and summer grilling are established seasonal rituals. For me, the cooler weather sparks a return to baking projects and the desire to…