If you need an excuse to visit your local farmers’ market, this cake is it! I refer to this dessert as ‘August in cake form’. Juicy local peaches & blueberries are the star of this recipe and the spiced cornmeal cake acts as the supporting role! Like many of my dessert recipes, this cake is […]
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I LOVE the thick of summertime. The heat. Ice cream becoming its own food group. The fab fresh local produce: watermelon, peaches, cherries, blueberries, not to mention the loads of veg grown right here in Ontario! I LOVE it all!! To celebrate everything summer has to offer, I put together a list of my fave
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At the beginning of July, my oldest son, Tyler, turned 25. Twenty-five?! Seriously, it just seems like yesterday I birthed him (if you’re a parent, you know how the years literally fly by?!?). Like most moms (regardless of their child’s age), I posted a picture of Tyler, and the ice cream cake I made for
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Think outside the burger box this summer! Note: I’m a huge Canadian beef burger fan, but sometimes our tastebuds need a little switch-up. Who’s with me? My Blueberry Turkey Burgers literally explode with flavour and will have your backyard guests raving for days…yes, they are THAT good!! Pair these burgers with: My Loaded Caesar Pasta
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No Victoria Day long weekend is complete without a little s’mores magic, right? The best part about these cookies? No campfire, no problem! You get all that gooey, chocolatey, marshmallow goodness without the smoky clothes…hahaha! Even better, cookies can be made ahead of time and stashed in the freezer. When you’re weekend ready, just pack
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This Mother’s Day, skip the last-minute shopping and consider creating something homemade & heartfelt (from the kitchen) instead. Whether you’re celebrating a ‘Spa Day Mom’ with a soothing homemade body scrub, a ‘Long-Weekend-Loving Mom’ with jumbo s’mores cookies, or a ‘Fit-Fuel-Loving Mom’ with my protein-packed oatmeal mix, the following recipes turn pantry staple items into
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Whether you’re heading to the cottage, camping, or kickin’ it in your own backyard, the first long weekend of summer calls for a fun, delicious & doable menu! Cheers to long weekend eating!! Loaded Caesar Pasta Salad With Roasted Chickpea Croutons This loaded salad is perfect for your long weekend gathering. Because who doesn’t LOVE
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You know that chandelier-like crash when you open your refrigerator door? All those condiments you bought for one random recipe… only to use a few tablespoons (now clanking together, untouched?). In the spirit of Earth Day (using items we already have on hand), I’m thrilled to share some fab recipes on Breakfast Television that help
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Celebrate Spring with this spectacular (if I do say so myself) Easter Feasting menu! In true ‘Char fashion’, recipes are delicious, doable, nutrient-dense and use mostly pantry staple items. No doubt your family & friends will devour these dishes. Note: all recipes are gluten-free with the exception of the bulgur salad. For a gluten-free dish,
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If you have followed me for any time, you know I’m a huge fan of canned beans. They are one of my favourite pantry staple items! If you have never tried my black bean brownie cake, you’re in for a real treat (literally & figuratively). Tip: I find the easiest way to crush mini eggs
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