I LOVE COFFEE! Coffee makes me happy. I love to sit along with a hot coffee and some sort of a baked good and take some time for myself. Just sit and drink coffee. I was a Tim Hortons girl. I loved Tim Hortons. I remember when my kids were small I would drive the … Continue reading
Tag Archives: clean eating
“Clean” Pie Queen
Have you ever gone to a pot luck dinner and your friends either assume or hope that you will bring your signature dish? I have a friend who brings a layered taco dip to every party. If she doesn’t- well let’s just say it isn’t pretty. My signature dish was always pie. I love making … Continue reading
Bye Bye Pizza Night- Make Your Own Shawarma is Healthier!
My husband is part Lebanese and not only did he share with me his difficult to spell last name, he also introduced me to Lebanese Food. I remember the first time I went to his parents’ house for dinner. I was 18 years old and super nervous about what they might serve for dinner. Having … Continue reading
Can a Kale Salad make you happy?
I was a “Kale virgin” up until February. I was overweight, unhappy and had a huge feeling of hopelessness. I really didn’t think the yo yo diet, down 10lbs then up 15lbs roller coaster would every end. I had joined a gym five months before. I remember being super scared that first class. I was … Continue reading
Fast & Clean Eating
Picture the scene: picked up two hungry kids from day camp, hubby is working late and the dog needs a walk. The thought “no clean eating tonight- no time” enters my head. Rip open a frozen box of easy and throw it in the microwave or finger cooking (using your fingers to dial the pizza … Continue reading