We’re getting closer to Halloween but there’s still tons to do that doesn’t have a spooky theme. We’ll get back to that next week. For now here’s your Around Vancouver Town for this weekend. We have a list of events and a special place to…
Read More...Out & About, August 9-11th, 2013 | Farmer’s Markets in Vancouver
Hi mamas! This week’s Out & About offering is all where to buy local and in season fruits and vegetables for your growing family in our lovely city. I’m talking really fresh like right off the tree and into your reusable shopping bag kind of…
Read More...Book Review: The Yummy Mummy Kitchen
On many nights, I stay up way too late trawling through cooking websites. I’m always on the hunt for easy and delicious recipes for my family. With a toddler and baby in the house, I have had to change my cooking style. Before having kids…
Read More...Review & Giveaway: Batch Food – Healthy Gourmet Frozen Foods
I was contacted by Joanne at Batch. Food. a couple weeks ago and jumped at the chance to help review and promote her products. Having a hearty, healthy meal with your family is so important, but sometimes you need a little help in getting food…
Read More...Nutrition for Kids – Baby Meets Broccoli (4-9 mos.)
Nutrition for Kids – Baby Meets Broccoli (4-9 mos.) Date/Time: Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: Cactus Club Broadway & Granville, private room, 1530 West Broadway, Vancouver Price: $15 members, $20 non-members, $30 couple *Includes workshop, COBS Bread treats, refreshments, and optional nanny…
Read More...A Delicious Kale Recipe
When introducing solids to my son, I primarily did Baby Led Weaning, so it was mainly finger foods and minimal purees. However, I really wanted kale in my son’s diet for all its nutritional benefits and the texture of kale is hard to chew as…
Read More...February is Apple Month!
Every week when grocery shopping, a 3 pound bag of BC organic apples are always in my cart. We use apples in muffins, slurp up applesauce, cook them to top pancakes, steam them with kale for a yummy and nutritious puree, and of course –…
Read More...Feel good, taste good foods to start the New Year
Welcome to 2013! As it’s January 15th, I am about 2 weeks late to say Happy New Year, but what can I say – the holidays slammed me! After the fun and indulgence of the holidays, January is always a lighter month food-wise. My 2-year…
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Recipe of the week: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Mmm, sweet roasted butternut squash, sharp monterey jack cheese, and pasta shells – a delicious combination from Tyler Florence’s baby cook book, Start Fresh! I made this recipe last week and it’s a big favourite for my son and husband. And it’s so much easier…
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Weekly Meal Planning: Jan 16-20
As an avid cook, planning a menu of food and groceries for the week is great fun, so I thought I’d share my plan for the week plus a feature recipe. Please do share your own tips and tricks for your weekly meal planning too…
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