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When you cook as much as I do, having fresh herbs to use is so nice and elevates even a simple meal into something delicious. Oregano, basil, chives are common herbs that are easy to grow and adds immense flavour to your recipes. All of this is why I am so excited to finally have …
What are you having for dinner tonight? How about tomorrow? What’s the plan for the next day when you’re working late and the kids all have to be in different places? Sound familiar? This is the all too common reality facing so many people each week. The never-ending question…”what’s for supper?” You know what helps? …
Most often if I am in the city (about an hour away) for meetings, they frequently fall on a Friday. The best case scenario for me is that I then have enough time when the meetings conclude, to quickly stop in to Costco before I head home. Our house is full of teenagers on weekends …
OK….I wasn’t planning on writing this, but realized I am fairly organized with my storm day meal prep. (We are currently under a Blizzard Warning) I did a quick grocery store run this morning, home before 9:30am, and started cooking. I live in a very power deficient area. We lose power. A lot. A memory …
As we step closer to officially being fall, there are a number of great, outdoor events taking place, from yoga, to try-it biking, to your own personal Terry Fox Run. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, there is plenty to do indoors or online like art shows, book signings, craft shows and Open Farm Day. Let’s …
Just like that the kids are back to school and we seem to have a little more routine in our weekday lives. There is plenty to do this weekend to celebrate making it through this first week, either with the kids, or without 😉 Let’s see what’s happening on the South Shore this weekend. What’s …
So much has changed in the past week, as we deal with the Coronavirus pandemic here locally, across our country and around the world. Schools are now closed, Canadians abroad are urged to get home while they can, and social isolating and social distancing are now common phrases, and a reality we all need to …
It looks like we have another beautiful weekend on the way, and it’s a good thing too because the South Shore is jam packed with events. The highlight of the weekend may be the 23rd Annual Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival and Antique Fair, but there are events of all shapes and sizes taking place. Scroll …
Christmas is in 5 days…how are you doing? Got everything wrapped up, under the tree, sipping on an eggnog latte? I didn’t think so. Do the thoughts of hitting the mall make you feel woozy and faint… or maybe that’s just my husband who gets like that anytime he is near a mall in December? …
September means back to school time for most, and if you are like me, you need a few recipes with some really quick prep. It’s also a great time to get the crockpot out and put to use. With some meal planning and adding a few slow cooker recipes, your week can feel much more manageable …