Teacher Gift Ideas

teacher's gift

It’s that time of year again! END OF SCHOOL. That really busy, must get all the things done time of year. It happens around these parts in June. The time when everything culminates and needs to get wrapped up. The time when your brain breaks and good ideas and creative thoughts disappear. Happens to also be the exact time we are due to show gratitude to our children’s teachers. Continue reading Teacher Gift Ideas

Freshii For Dinner

Esplanade Freshii

When Freshii offered us dinner (for a collaboration) to draw awareness to some of their local North Vancouver locations, I knew it would be good fit as I was already a fan. And not just a fan of not making dinner! Continue reading Freshii For Dinner

Pecan Pesto – A Family Favourite

pesto

Pesto is a favourite around here. Not just because it’s green. And not just because we love pasta. And not solely because we can grow basil on our back deck either.  However none of these facts hurt it’s popularity! Continue reading Pecan Pesto – A Family Favourite

Al Fresco At Last

alfresco tea party

It is finally here!! The warmer weather has arrived and if you are anything like us, you are tripping over yourself to spend more time outdoors. Through all those rainy and chilly months perhaps you were envisioning leisurely outdoor meals and parties and living vicariously through beautiful instagram images. No, just me?! Ok, fine. But no longer must we pine over other’s warm weather – the time is here to get out doors and dine alfresco ourselves!

alfresco party

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Beauty vs Beast Performance Review

Beauty vs Beast

Beauty vs Beast: An Original Musical Parody of a Tale as Old as Time 

When I received the email inviting myself and my girls to see the Beauty vs Beast performance at The Revue Stage at Granville I was intrigued at the concept of the parody. Then when I learned it was written and directed by a teen, my interest was really peaked. Since the girls and I were going to be in the city that day for an appointment as it was, we accepted and made our way to Granville Island for an evening of musical parody. Continue reading Beauty vs Beast Performance Review

Laura’s Pulled Pork

Pulled Pork *Reduced Fat* Slow Cooker Style!!!

pulled pork

I love pulled pork and I adore a good pulled pork sandwich. I also really like pulled pork on a variety of different items … like nachos or burritos or pizza or Mac and Cheese…. So, it’s probably safe to say it’s kinda a big deal to me! As such I have converted my whole family into a pulled pork loving crew too. Continue reading Laura’s Pulled Pork

Maple Oat Scones

maple oat scones

Hello Scones!!

We are definitely scone people!! Oh yes, yes we are. I learned to make scones from my father. I also developed my love of scones from my father. He appreciates a good scone as much as I do!
Even my Pinterest  has a board dedicated just to scone recipes. Because a good scone is serious business. And our family probably has more than dozen favourite scone recipes that we use throughout the year. Continue reading Maple Oat Scones

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