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...]
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...]
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...]
Gearing up for BBQ Season with Summer Fresh Sauces! #FreshSauces Twitter Party!
With the May long weekend coming up, all I can think about is warmer weather, sunshine, and hosting lots of BBQ parties at our farm! Who doesn't love dinners on the deck with loved ones? Great family, friends, food, and fun times is what makes life special to me. Some staples at our BBQ parties are Summer Fresh dips and hummus! Did you know that Summer Fresh also has … [Read more...]
Summer Fresh APPYs Recipe Contest: Thai Curry Beef Lumpia #BlogSF2013
I felt like I was Willy Wonka from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory...only this was better! It was almost dreamlike! Imagine being in a plant where all your favourite foods were prepared for you -- from delivery of fresh ingredients (vegetables by the skid loads!) to finished product and ready to be consumed! Oh, it was lovely. I felt as though I could lose myself in … [Read more...]
Summer Fresh Blogger Event #BlogSF2013
To say I am enthusiastic about food is an understatement. Whether it be something as grand as throwing a dinner party to something as small like creating bento lunches for my four year old daughter's school lunches, presentation, nutrition, and flavour are always paramount. There's a little secret I have. Yes, most of the time, I do make all of my own dips, salads, and … [Read more...]
Strawberry Coconut Vanilla Ice Cream Cake #LMDConnector
Lately, I've been on a coconut kick. I don't know why, but I am really craving coconut these days. I've found that my tastes have changed in the past few years. While I loved all things chocolate in the past, my new favourites are lime, lemon, and coconut. Give me anything with any of those three ingredients, and I'm a happy girl. We've had a bumper crop of strawberries, … [Read more...]
More Recipe Ideas with @summerfresh Sauces
I have to say that I absolutely love the new Summer Fresh Cooking Sauces! I've been having lots of fun in the kitchen coming up with new ways to use the sauces and the options are limitless!If you've been following my blog, you may have noticed that the first thing I made with the Summer Fresh sauces was Thai Beef Curry. I used the Summer Fresh Thai Curry sauce.Up next was … [Read more...]
Cranberry Madeira Chicken & Tofu w/ Quinoa & Walnuts ~ @summerfresh @FoodBloggersCA
I'm on a Summer Fresh Sauces kick over here! It's like a Summer Fresh Marathon in my kitchen! Ever since we received the new sauces to test out in the kitchen, I haven't been able to stop coming up with fun ways to use the sauces!The first recipe I made was a Thai Beef Curry. Then the next night, my four year old insisted I add Butter Chicken and spaghettini together and make … [Read more...]
Butter Chicken Pasta ~ @SummerFresh Sauces @foodbloggersCA
Remember the post where I said I was trying out the new Summer Fresh Sauces and trying to come up with some great new recipes to make with those sauces? The Thai Beef Curry was a hit, and the next recipe equally as impressive!I'm a lover of Butter Chicken. I knew I was going to love the Summer Fresh Butter Chicken sauce. The only thing was, Little One wanted noodles! … [Read more...]
Thai Beef Curry! Yum! @SummerFresh
By now you already know that my husband is a beef farmer and he and our four year old daughter love beef. Right?Here's something you probably didn't know (because I haven't had a chance to tell you yet!). I'm a member of Food Bloggers of Canada! Although my blog is not strictly a Food Blog, I do post quite a bit about food. I love sharing recipes and trying new things. I'm in … [Read more...]