Week one was smooth sailing. Week two presented a few hurdles, but I emerged successful. Week three, however, has felt like a true test of my commitment. My sleeping hasn't improved, my skin is recovering from a breakout and my body has been dealing with some digestive issues. But more than that, I have found …
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Week 2 has come and gone and just like that, I'm half way through the Whole 30. Cue Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" because I'm halfway there! That was pretty terrible, I know, but c'mon! Halfway through a 30 day challenge is a pretty big accomplishment. For those of you who are also doing …
If you've been following me on Instagram, you know that I started my second round of the Whole 30 (and if you're not following me on Instagram, you should really head over there to get the latest updates and some pretty great photos). I just finished up my first week and thought I would fill …
There are some things that just scream summer to me: sitting on the deck with a glass of something delicious in hand, driving in my car with the windows down while singing along to the radio, evening bonfires with smores and BBQ meals on the patio. Typically when I think of BBQ season I think …
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Remember a couple of weeks ago when I shared a recipe with you for Pesto-Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Prosciutto? It was a simple recipe with some simple ingredients that turned out to look and taste great. Well, today I am happy to share another fancy fake-out meal, this time using pork tenderloin and again, it's …
I used to hear the word "meal planning" and cringe. To me, nothing says "You're an adult" like meal planning. It seemed like something only super-moms or people on crazy diets did, but not normal, everyday people like myself. It brought images to my mind of pre-cooked meals, perfectly portioned and frozen in plastic containers, …
I think it's pretty obvious that I love cooking. I like creating recipes, reading through cookbooks and experimenting with flavours I love. I recognize that I am not a professional chef. I have no formal training, I don't know all the techniques and I always feel like there is something to learn. I think that's …
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Comfort food. For some people, it's a time-honoured family recipe, a plate of warm cookies or a bowl of mac n' cheese. When I think of comfort food, I think of a big bowl of pasta. It doesn't matter what type, whether it is a pile of gnocchi in tomato sauce, creamy fettuccine alfredo or …
Since we planted our vegetable garden, I have been eagerly anticipating the day when my herbs and veggies would provide us with delicious ingredients for some summer recipes. One look at my cilantro plant told me that day had finally arrived. Our cilantro plant has been thriving in the window box. Our other herbs are …
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Nothing says summer like a burger on the BBQ, right? It's not summer yet, but we've had some really great weather lately and it just feels right to put some burgers on the grill. Frozen burgers from the store are great in a pinch or when you have a lot of mouths to feed, but …
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