I’m proud and flattered to announce that I’ve been nominated for my second Liebster award by my fellow (local) blogging mom at JoyfulParentingWEC! (By the way, a HUGE thanks!). What’s a “Liebster” award, you might ask? It’s basically a virtual award passed on from blogger to blogger (almost like a chain mail…do you remember those […]

Well, we are back in the homeland after four long summer months at our home away from home! It’s good to be back but we are also overwhelmed with nostalgia thinking about the food, the gelato, my daughter’s baptism, the list goes on! Our itinerary for the return flight was (unfortunately) the exact same as on […]

In the blogging world, Wordless Wednesday is basically a post (posted on a Wednesday obviously) with ONLY pictures…NO WORDS. Anyone who knows me knows that this is, well, impossible! (Proof in this Blog post right here!). I’ll keep it short and sweet though! We’ve been in Italy for four months now and our vacation is coming […]

Did you know that we’ve been nominated for Circle of Moms Top 25 Canadian Moms of 2013?! (Of course you have! I’ve been posting it on my Facebook page like it’s going out of style!) Did you also know that I check my votes at least 15 times a day too?!  For those who have already […]

Arancini, the traditional Sicilian rice balls stuffed with tomato sauce, ground beef, cheese, and peas are one of those quintessential classic Italian meals. Arancini are the ultimate excuse for repurposing leftover rice, and they’re easier to prepare than you might think! Spending our summers in Italy allows for me to watch the locals prepare homemade […]

Have you heard of the term “Agriturismo?” An agriturismo is primarily a farm that contains a number of rustic farmhouses restored into rooms and/or apartments, most of which are found on quiet and beautiful estates. Many agriturismo’s produce their own food products, such as wine, olive oil, cheese, honey or jam. Many agriturismi, such as Tenuta Pilastru (the local agriturismo […]

Let’s talk back-to-school snacks. As a teacher, I often see students’ lunches filled with pre-packaged foods – sometimes healthy, but more often than not, far from it. As a parent, I understand the convenience of packaged foods, but as a foodie and clean eating nut, I choose not to purchase these products for my children. […]

It’s back to school time, which also means “It’s back to finding time to balance everything in ONE day, plus cook 3 meals a day for the entire family!” (Let’s not forget that if there is a baby or little ones 2 and under this task can be even more daunting!) I’ve been there (not […]

My “Baby Bites” category on the Blog has been quite uneventful for the last few months. (Have you noticed?!) The reason? I’ve been quietly working on a TON of “secret” purée recipes lately…which will NOT be posted on the Blog…EVER! Can you guess why? (First person who guesses correctly will win a prize!) 😉 Here […]

Summer!  A few things come to mind when I think of summer…vacation, sun, sand, heat, beaches, and if you’re in Italy…GELATO! Gelato just tastes better in Italy.  Period.  (Although I’m sure the summer heat and the “I’m-on vacation so I can eat whatever I want, especially if I’m in Italy” mentality has something to do […]