One of my mom’s favourite treats is Baklava. We’re going to do Baklava two ways today, because I have two great ways to make it. One is my favourite way and the way I first learned how to make it, and the other way is my aunt’s way. My Tita Fely always cooks for huge […]
Recipes
Quick & Easy Mongolian Beef Recipe #MyCanadianBeef
This quick and easy Mongolian Beef recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish! Disclosure – This post is written in partnership with Canadian Beef. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Now that we’re well into the first month of […]
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade cinnamon rolls are a favourite with my husband, daughter, and our friends and family. The funny thing is that though I love baking for others, I actually am not a fan of baked goods? I love the incredible smells that permeate the air while I’ve got goodies baking in the oven. The entire house […]
Savoury Barley Salad
I had the idea of this savoury barley salad because I wanted to come up with a variety of recipes that call for barley as the main ingredient. It’s September and the weather is getting cooler. This time of the year calls for soups and stews. I don’t know why, but every fall, I make […]
Travel
Manitoulin Island Restaurants Serving Up Manitoulin Beef
As beef farmers, it is really important to us to see Manitoulin Island restaurants serving up local beef. Disclosure – This post was written in partnership with Canada Beef. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Supporting local businesses has always been important, and with over a year living in a […]
Experience PEI with PEI Food Box
PEI holds a very special place in my heart and I am glad we can experience PEI with PEI Food Box. Disclaimer – This post was written in partnership with Meetings & Conventions PEI/@meetinpei. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Growing up, it was my dream to one […]
Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Fern Resort: Ontario’s All-Inclusive Resort
Disclaimer – This post was written in partnership with Fern Resort – Ontario’s All-Inclusive Resort. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Fern Resort, Ontario’s All-Inclusive Resort Parents, imagine spending a few days enjoying time with your family and letting others take care of all […]
Farm Life
Fall on the Farm – Pride of Producer #MyCanadianBeef
Disclosure – This Pride of Producer post is written in partnership with Canadian Beef. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. People often ask us when the slow time on the farm is. To be honest, there really isn’t a downtime on the farm. Each season has its various […]
Sustainability on the Farm #MyCanadianBeef
Sustainability on the farm is of the utmost importance to farmers. After all, our farm is our livelihood, so it makes sense to have good practice on the farm. Disclosure – This post is written in partnership with Canadian Beef. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Some of […]
2018 BMO Farm Family Award
Our family is a BMO Farm Family Award recipient. To be a farming family means to be prepared for lots of uncertainties. One never really knows what to expect when there are so many elements which we have little control over. We just went through a summer of next to no rain, which led to […]
Family
Iron for Teen Girls #MyCanadianBeef
I’m a mom of a tween girl, and I’ve been reading up on iron for teen girls. Disclosure – This post about iron for teen girls is written in partnership with Canadian Beef. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. I have have been iron deficient for much of […]
Let’s Make Lunch – Kids’ Online Cooking Camp
Disclosure – This Canadian Beef Kids’ Online Summer Cooking Camp post is written in partnership with Canadian Beef. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. Little One has been my little sous chef ever since she was a toddler. Now that she’s 11 years old, she has decided that she wants […]
Family Fun with PlayMonster’s Stacktopus Game!
Disclosure – We were given PlayMonster Stacktopus to facilitate this honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Our family enjoys family games nights. It’s a great opportunity to foster togetherness, but we’re also big into games! Now with COVID-19 and practising social distancing, we’ve been spending quite […]
Lifestyle
Western Manitoulin Community Garden selected as 1 of 5 finalists for David Suzuki Foundation Future Ground Prize sponsored by the Desjardins Group
We were excited to learn that Western Manitoulin Community Garden has been selected as 1of 5 finalists for David Suzuki Foundation Future Ground Prize sponsored by the Desjardins Group. This contest highlights existing, citizen-led initiatives within Ontario that have had a positive impact on the environment and local communities. To win, Western Manitoulin Community Garden […]
Manitoulin Mother’s Day Gift Ideas + GIVEAWAY
Are you looking for Mother’s Day gift ideas? Our province has just entered another Stay at Home Order and this pandemic has been challenging for everyone. We have been thinking of how to support our amazing local Manitoulin Island artists, artisans, and businesses during these challenging times. What better way than to promote shopping and […]
In The Book Personalized Books
In The Book Personalized Books make the perfect gift! Disclosure – We received product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. The best fairy tales don’t start with “Once upon a time”. They begin with your child’s name intertwined into the book, where they’ll journey along […]