Visiting Santa Barbara, CA: Things to Do as a Family in The American Riviera Santa Barbar-AH – one of our favourite stops during our Southern California family getaway, perhaps leaving the best for last and worthy of a post all its own.  Located about 90 miles from Los Angeles, you instantly understand why its known as “The American Riviera” when you arrive.  Spanish Colonial influences The post Visiting Santa Barbara, CA: Things to Do as a Family in ‘The American Riviera’ appeared first on House of Kerrs ..read more

We’ve just enjoyed the first long weekend of our warm weather season here in Ontario and the switch to meals on the BBQ has been turned on!  More time enjoying our all-too-short sunny season and less around the oven is how we roll this time of year.  One of our favourite meals to make on the ‘cue is a Grilled Mediterranean Platter with all our The post Grilled Mediterranean Platter with Chicken Kebabs & Halloumi | La Cucina di Kerrs appeared first on House of Kerrs ..read more

Dive into this Sea-Crudité family meal simplified with flavourful High Liner® Signature Cuts™ Crispy Breaded Haddock Fillets, surrounded by a medley of all our gang’s favourite veggies and sides for an easy-peasy meal solution to satisfy the whole family’s tastes!  One Haddock fish fillet bake – 3 crowd-pleasing ways: 1) Haddock & Chips; 2) Haddock Tortilla Wraps; and 3) Haddock Lettuce Wraps!  A satisfying family The post Sea-Crudité Family Meal Simplified with Crispy Breaded Haddock Fillets | La Cucina di Kerrs appeared first on House of Kerrs ..read more

Our Lemon Arugula Fennel Salad with Crispy Breaded Sole Fillets pairs one of our favourite Italian-inspired dishes with one of our family’s favourite meal solutions – tasty white flakey Signature Cuts™ Crispy Breaded Sole Fillets by High Liner® Canada.  With a medley of simple ingredients and about 20 minutes to prepare, this recipe packs a revitalizing lemony flavour and refreshing crispness of arugula + fennel The post Lemon Arugula Fennel Salad with Crispy Breaded Sole Fillets | La Cucina di Kerrs appeared first on House of Kerrs ..read more

Let’s make our Lemon and Lavender Bundt Cake!  Each slice has a light and uber-moist texture, bursting with lemony flavor.  Finish with a lustrous touch – a lemon glaze. Serve any time of day for breakfast, on a brunch or dessert table – it’s simple and delish!  Sprinkle with culinary lavender for a beautiful touch and complimentary flavour.  This lemony Bundt cake is a gorgeous The post Lemon and Lavender Bundt Cake | La Cucina di Kerrs appeared first on House of Kerrs ..read more

Charlevoix, Quebec is a beautiful, awe-inclusive region that offers a wide range of family-friendly activities in the winter.  Just 1 hour outside of Quebec City, Charlevoix’s proximity to the winter fun of snow-covered mountains, the St. Lawrence River, and stunning natural surroundings to wander, plus it’s delectable, internationally renowned farm-to-table cuisine, offers families of all ages and tastes the opportunity to immerse in this lesser The post Winter Family Getaway to Charlevoix, Quebec: Where to Stay, Eat & Wander | Travel Guide appeared first on House of Kerrs ..read more

Family travel isn’t as much about the destination but the journey and the memories we’ve made over the years on road trips are some of our very favourite – chaos and all!   We love jetting off to unique international destinations, but also love the freedom of road travel and not having to venture far to enjoy memorable experiences as a family with the convenience of The post Best Family Road Trips from Toronto in Canada & the USA appeared first on House of Kerrs ..read more

DadChef and I just celebrated our 17th Anniversary (*28 years of couplehood*).  Amidst a very fast and full family life, being the “forgot my hockey equipment” fetchers, viral laundry load washers, last minute grocery-getters, “can’t find my library book” finders, and Mom/Dad Uber-drivers, time and energy for romance is beyond minimal.  Love isn’t those insta-glamourous, fancy, candle-lit moments, though, is it.  It’s a million different The post Recipes to Enhance the Romance Made with Aphrodisiac Foods | La Cucina di Kerrs appeared first on House of Kerrs ..read more

Things To Do in San Diego – Golden Experiences Beyond Theme Parks for the Whole Family! San Diego, California is a dreamy destination for the whole family!  Hip, gorgeous and packed with opportunities all-ages will enjoy, this area of SoCal is one of our family’s most favourite!  Even with three full days spent in San Diego, we still didn’t do everything that interested us (our The post Things To Do in San Diego: Golden Experiences for the Whole Family | Travel Guide appeared first on House of Kerrs ..read more

  After a festive season of enjoying all the food things (with ZERO regrets!), I find my cravings turn to lots of seafood infused things come January. In many cultures around the globe (my Italian heritage included), seafood dishes are actually a meaningful way to welcome a new year.  It’s believed eating seafood at the start of the year will bring luck, prosperity and good The post Simple Seafood Recipes Your Family Will Love | La Cucina di Kerrs appeared first on House of Kerrs ..read more