The arrival of spring always seems to get me thinking more about my diet, and what I can do to eat healthier. Maybe it's because I've started to see more delicious looking fresh fruits and veggies displayed at the grocery store. Maybe it's because the price of those fruits and veggies have started to come down just a bit. If I'm honest though, it's probably just because I know … [Read more...] about Get Your Boost Of Self Esteem From Cigna
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It’s as Canadian as a Double-Double
You've heard the saying, "it's as American as apple pie". But what about Canada? What would we Canadians use in place of apple pie? It's as Canadian as...poutine? As a double-double? I over-heard someone on tv the other day referring to the iconic American apple pie, and it made me think. As Canadians, we aren't famous for our apple pie, but we sure are famous for many … [Read more...] about It’s as Canadian as a Double-Double
Celebrate Father’s Day With DK Canada Books #Review #Giveaway
Photo of baby grackles in their nest taken by my boyfriend - Spring 2013 With Canadian Father's Day fast approaching here in Canada this weekend, DK Canada recently contacted me to suggest I review a few books - books that father's might like for their special day. I just cannot pass up an opportunity to review a DK Canada book. I got to have my choice of DK Canada books … [Read more...] about Celebrate Father’s Day With DK Canada Books #Review #Giveaway
Canadian Blog House Homemade Summer Popsicles
One of my all-time favourite summer treats are these homemade popsicles. My mum used to make them numerous times every summer. We spent so many hot summer days out by the pool slurping on these yummy frozen treats. I recently came across my mum's recipe in her old recipe box and, with summer temperatures arriving later this week, I decided to get some in the freezer … [Read more...] about Canadian Blog House Homemade Summer Popsicles
Spanish Tortilla – Family Favourite Recipe
Have you ever eaten Spanish Tortilla? By tortilla, I don't mean the kind of flat round bread you find in your local grocery store. I mean a real Spanish Tortilla. Spanish Tortilla (or Tortilla de Patatas in Spanish) is actually a Spanish omelette, and is a popular dish in Spain. Consisting of very basic ingredients including Spanish onion, eggs, yellow flesh … [Read more...] about Spanish Tortilla – Family Favourite Recipe