August long weekend is fast approaching. It feels as though school just let out, and all of a sudden, August long weekend is just around the corner! How on earth does that happen? Summer always seems so fleeting. To savour the remainder of our Summer days, we like to BBQ and have friends and family over. If you're looking for a great recipe to make, our eight year-old … [Read more...]
Perfect Pairings this Canada Day! #PerfectPairings #SummerFresh #Canada150
Canada Day is almost upon us, and this Canada Day is a BIG one! Canada 150! Celebrations will definitely be including BBQ parties with friends! We're already thinking about some perfect pairings! I don't know about you, but with school ending and Canada 150 celebrations beginning, we're really strapped for time. Easy, delicious, and quick recipes for the BBQ are what we … [Read more...]
Super Easy Greek Pita Pockets #FreshBTS
Super Easy Greek Pita Pockets made by a 7 year old? I can hardly believe that Summer is almost over! Say it ain't so! It feels like I just blinked and it's almost time for back to school! I won't lie. The thought of back to school has me thinking of school lunches! I asked Little One to come up with some ideas for lunches, as she isn't really a sandwich kind of kid. … [Read more...]
Healthy Back-to-School Sandwiches + a #FreshBTS Giveaway
By now most children are back to school and it's time to start thinking of healthy snacks and lunch ideas.There's nothing quite like the freshness of thick slices of just-picked tomato, some avocado, cucumber, arugula, red onion, sprouts and garlicky hummus on toasted pumpernickel bread! That is my absolute favourite sandwich! I am not kidding when I say that this is my … [Read more...]
Summer Fresh #FRESHBTS Twitter Party
It's back to school time and many parents are thinking about getting kids back into school mode, morning routines, bedtime routines, and more excitingly (or maybe less for some!), back-to-school lunches and healthy snacks! Summer Fresh is having a #FRESHBTS Twitter Party on September 10th from 9-10pm EST! We'll be chatting about back to school sandwiches w/ … [Read more...]
Celebrating Father’s Day with Summer Fresh #FreshBBQ
Father's Day is a day to celebrate Dad. Though we appreciate the important men in our lives every day, Father's Day is a great time to remind them of how special they really are to us. In our family, we celebrate with gathering together and sharing a meal. On special occasions like Father's Day, we let Daddy and Grampy choose their favourite dish. It seems that … [Read more...]
Summer Fresh #FreshBBQ Twitter Party!
I know I'm not the only one who is excited about BBQ season! The sun is setting later in the evening, the days are warmer, the birds are chirping, the grass is green...and the aroma of food cooked on the BBQ just permeates the air! What's not to love, right? I've been a devoted Summer Fresh fan for years. Their hummus and dips are perfect for … [Read more...]
Holiday Entertaining Time #Appys2014 Twitter Party
With Thanksgiving and Halloween just behind us, we're now almost in Holiday entertaining mode again! For me, nothing says "holidays" better than loved ones gathering and sharing an amazing meal together. That's what the holidays really mean to me. Whatever religion or whatever your cultural background, the holidays involve spending time with friends and family and there's … [Read more...]
Summer Fresh #FreshSnacks Party AND a Giveaway!
It's the middle of the day and you're feeling a bit peckish. What do you reach for? One of our favourite snacks is Summer Fresh hummus and veg or hummus and crackers. Our five year old daughter is a hummus monster! She inhales hummus and carrots! Summer Fresh has convenient Summer Fresh Hummus Mini Dippers (4 packs) that come in Original, Roasted Garlic and Roasted … [Read more...]