The holidays are a busy time of the year. It leads many of us grabbing for some quick, unhealthy snacks. Put an end to the unhealthy grab and enter our SunRype prize pack giveaway hosted by MommyMatter.com. MommyMatter has teamed up with Life on Manitoulin, This Lil Piglet, and Ninja Mommers to bring you this awesome giveaway and give you more opportunities to win!SunRype is a … [Read more...]
Grace’s Sweet Life – Review
I love to bake. I love creating delectable treats for friends and family to enjoy. I have to admit that I do a lot less baking now that I'm married. When Hubby and I were still dating, I did a lot of baking! My Grandmother always told me that the way to a man's heart was through his stomach! Boy, was she ever right!On a recent trip to Montreal and Quebec City, we were able … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Spotlight: Gypsy Family Farm
Since we do live on beautiful Manitoulin Island, I thought it would be wonderful to incorporate a bit of the local flavour and share some Island gems with you. Every week, I'll be showcasing a different Island "must see"!My very first Island spotlight is the amazing Gypsy Family Farm.If you've ever visited Manitoulin Island and have stopped by the Farmers' Markets, undoubtedly … [Read more...]
Weekends, Friends, and Other Good Stuff
When my lovely friend, AwesomeGal said she would be in my 'hood, naturally we had to plan a visit! AwesomeGal and I worked at the same school in Toronto TEN years ago! Whoa. That makes me feel really old! AwesomeGal was the Activities Coordinator and I was an English teacher at the school. We've kept in touch ever since I left Toronto. We have been trying to meet up over the … [Read more...]
Total Paranoia & Addicted to #PresidentsChoice
Hubby: So, you mean we wasted over $1000 on getting a new water purifying system installed in the house?Me: No. We didn't waste money. You drink the tap water. I trust our tap water. I do! I know it's perfectly good for us to drink! I just feel even better if it's filtered even more. Hubby wasn't too happy when I came home from the Superstore with a PC universal water filter … [Read more...]
Recipe to Riches Season Finale TONIGHT!
If you've been following Food Network Canada's hit reality TV show, Recipe to Riches, you'll no doubt be excited about tonight's episode! It's the season finale of Recipe to Riches and we've been waiting in anticipation to see who the $250,000 grand prize winner will be!Each week, we checked in to see who won $25,000 and their recipe made into a President's Choice product.Who … [Read more...]
Recipe to Riches Winning Entree: Pulled Pork Sandwiches
The Recipe to Riches Entrées episode was a really nerve-wracking one. All three recipes sounded delicious! I have to say that my husband was confident that the pulled pork sandwich recipe was going to win. We had a friendly bet going on (as we do each week for Recipe to Riches). He was rooting for the pulled pork. I can't say I don't blame him. It's such a "manly man meal"! … [Read more...]
"This Tofu isn’t so Bad", Said the Non-Tofu-Eating Beef Farmer
Truth be known, my husband has an aversion to any recipe that does not contain meat. Oh, he'll eat whatever I serve him, if he knows what's good for him! Just kidding. He's pretty open-minded and will try anything and everything I serve him. Tofu just isn't one of those things. Though he likes how I season them and infuse certain flavours in the tofu dishes, he claims that that … [Read more...]
A Taste of Manitoulin
Many of my readers always ask me the following questions:"Where is Manitoulin Island?""Are you located in British Columbia?""How do you pronounce that again?"Oh, Northern Ontario? Like, are you really north? Is it cold up there?""Why would you leave Toronto for a place up north?" "What is there to do in a place like that?" I have to say that I am truly blessed to have been … [Read more...]
Recipe to Riches – Bannock Hazelnut Pie
"Mmmmm! What is this, Hon?", inquired Hubby. "It's really good!""It's Bannock Hazelnut Pie. I got the chance to make the winning recipe for Wednesday's Recipe to Riches show and blog about it.""Oooh!" said Hubby with a note of surprise in his voice. "I'd actually highly recommend it. It's got lots of flavour in there. It's very good, considering there's no meat in it!"Did he … [Read more...]
Recipe to Riches Addict! Cakes & Desserts by Melissa
Remember last week when I confessed what a hardcore Food Network Canada/Recipe to Riches fan I am? You may recall me telling you that I've dragged my husband and toddler deep into this addiction with me. Yes, I have a soon-to-be three year old who can point out the Recipe to Riches displays at grocery stores and name the winners and their recipes.I've been chatting on Twitter … [Read more...]
Recipe to Riches: Are You Getting Excited?!?
By now, many of you might know how much I love FoodNetwork Canada. I may have mentioned just how much I love the new show, Recipe to Riches too. The concept is pretty incredible. Home cooks from all over Canada compete to have their original recipes turned into a President's Choice product and win $25,000. Winners of each episode are eligible for the show's grand prize of … [Read more...]
Recipe To Riches
I have a confession. I am addicted to Food Network Canada. Addicted!Truth be told, I wasn't always a good cook. In fact, my family will tell you how awful a cook I once was. I was a spoiled child who never ever had to cook a meal until I moved out on my own. Not-quite-done okay, still very pink! baked chicken, hard-as-nails pasta and rice...Yes, I was a failure at culinary … [Read more...]
Diwali Festival Recipes for Finicky Vegetable Eaters
I'm sure it comes to no surprise that many children are not fans of veggies. According to a survey commissioned by VH Sauces, households across Canada have some moms trying to find clever new tactics to get their kids to eat their veggies."And it’s not just the kids, as 16 per cent of the respondents said their spouses are the veggie-phobes. The surveyed moms reported trying … [Read more...]
She’s Connected Conference 2011: Part Deux
Part One of my ShesConnected wrap up was all about what I learned at the conference. This post is a fun one. It's got pictures!The past week was a week of firsts for me. It was my first social media conference, the first time I have been away from my toddler overnight (and for a few days!), the first time I roomed with someone I had never met in person before, and my first time … [Read more...]