A spin on an original, these Lucky Charm Bars are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day…or any day you are feeling lucky! If there’s one thing that the kids love, it’s Rice Krispie Squares. Who can resist the gooey marshmallow with the crispy cereal. It’s definitely comfort food at it’s best. It’s also one of the first things my kids learned to make. I mean, once you make those, you would want to spend more time in the kitchen, right? For St. Patrick’s Day, we decided to change it up a bit, replacing the crisped rice with one of our favourite cereals – Lucky Charms! Definitely a guilty pleasure with ..read more

Buttery shortbread with a gooey centre, these Medjool Date and Pistachio Pinwheel Cookies are perfect for Ramadan. Sponsored – This is a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. If there is one food item that is synonymous with Ramadan, it is definitely Medjool dates. Dates are a staple for breaking the fast and definitely plentiful during this holy month. Natural Delights Medjool Dates are fresh dates found year-round in the produce section of your favourite grocery store. They are very high in antioxidants, fibre, potassium and micro nutrients. They are naturally sweet and con ..read more

Savoury egg-dipped bread is topped with tomatoes and mozzarella in this Caprese French Toast. Disclaimer – Egg Farmers of Alberta have sponsored this post but all thoughts and opinions are my own. While making my grocery list this week, I realized just how many eggs we go through in this house. A lot. They are our go-to when we need a quick meal and they provide so much protein. Much needed when we are running from one activity to the next. Eggs are nutrient-dense and contain all nine essential amino acids. They are full of so many vitamins and minerals which include iron, vitamins A, B12, D ..read more

Fresh and flavourful, this pearl couscous salad makes a great side or a filling main. We are always looking for ways to increase our veggie intake. It has to be something full of flavour. If it doesn’t taste good, it is definitely not getting eaten. With the price of groceries these days, food waste is just not an option. This is a salad that’s perfect for cleaning out the fridge. Just use what you have. If I’m buying ingredients specifically for this pearl couscous salad, I love adding peppers, cucumbers and tomatoes. Herbs add even more freshness and the cilantro and mint is key for flavour ..read more

Dill pickle spring rolls with Boursin are a fun appetizer for any pickle lover. Yes please! With the Superbowl coming up and parties abound, I wanted to come up with a fun appetizer. It seems that pickles are still all the rage so I definitely wanted to include them. These delicate spring rolls are filled with a shmear of Boursin and a baby pickle, sprayed with olive oil and then air fried for just a few minutes. Of course a dip is a must and Sriracha Mayo is perfect for dunking. You really could use any cheese here. I like Boursin because its creamy and full of flavour. You could also use an ..read more

Strawberries, marshmallow fluff and Nutella comes together to make these Strawberry Nutella Smores. If you’re looking for a fun treat for your sweetie for Valentine’s Day, look no further. These Strawberry Nutella Smores are the ultimate treat. They are quite impressive for something that doesn’t take long to whip up. I wasn’t too sure what to call these. I mean, there’s no cookie or graham cracker or even crumbs. But chocolate and marshmallow just screams smores so that’s what we are going to call them. All you will need are strawberries, Nutella and marshmallow fluff. To make things easy, s ..read more

Another way to enjoy one of our favourite dinners – poke! The rice waffle adds a great touch. This poke rice waffle was for dinner the other and let me tell you, it was a hit. We love poke around here – it makes for a very quick and easy meal that everyone devours. This version was inspired from TikTok and you can find how to make it here. Costco makes it easy with seasoned salmon poke in the freezer section. The Dash mini waffle maker made the perfect little round of crispy rice. The waffle maker is the cutest and it gets used a lot around here. For veggies, I used what the kids would eat ..read more

These chocolate hazelnut medjool dates are a tasty treat. They make a great snack, are perfect for holiday entertaining and make a very welcome gift. Sponsored – This is a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The highlight of the season is celebrating with friends and family. Naturally everything is centered around food, and delicious treats are in abundance. December is a busy time in the kitchen for us. We love making edible gifts, and this year, we found a new favourite. Chocolate Hazelnut Medjool Dates are little confections fille ..read more

Just in time for the holidays, learn more about the delicious and nutritious egg and a recipe for the cutest meringue trees. Disclaimer – Egg Farmers of Alberta have sponsored this post but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Just in time for the holiday season, here’s a collection of a dozen interesting facts about eggs, one for each of the Twelve Days of Christmas. 1 Eggs contain all nine essential amino acids and are full of so many vitamins and minerals which include iron, vitamins A, B12, D, E, folate, selenium, lutein and choline. From building tissues, repairing muscles, maintaining ..read more

Stumped on what to give for Christmas? Check out our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide! This post contains affiliate links. Looking for some ideas on what to gift those special people in your life? Here are some great ideas! Alberta Food Tours – Chocolate Artisans Box You have to love a company that wholeheartedly supports local businesses in Alberta.  Their food tours throughout the province give you an insight into the local community and allowing you to eat like an insider. They even have a Food Finder game where you solve clues and complete fun and delicious activities – the perfect way t ..read more