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Chicken Potato and Dill Lentil Stew

This cool autumn weather has had me craving hearty soups and stews lately-you name the soup or stew and I’ve been craving it (or is it a pregnancy thing?!).  To prove that f...

Cesar, I Need a “Canine-Vention!”

Cesar, I Need a “Canine-Vention!”

Where’s Cesar Millan when you need him?? I have problems…canine problems! I’m realistic enough to admit that my dog does not love children.  He has never been ar...

Nutella Pumpkin Muffins

What better way to welcome autumn than with some scrumptious Nutella pumpkin muffins! These sweet, decadent muffins are made with creamy pumpkin puree and seasoned with a hint o...

Dinner Party Déja Vu

Dinner Party Déja Vu

It’s been a month since we came home from our dinner party-marathon in Sardegna and I think we have finally settled in and are back on schedule-at least enough to organize...

Glucose Screening Test Tauma!

Glucose Screening Test Tauma!

Saturday morning…the day I’d been dreading for 28 weeks…the glucose screening test!! The reason is obvious, hence the title of this post! Any woman who is pregnan...

Chicken Avocado and Cheddar Sammie

Who would have thought that a few simple ingredients and inspiration for my sons’ dinner would end up turning into a new family favourite? Little did I know that some defrost...

Back To Reality!

Back To Reality!

Well, we’ve been home for one week…and things have been VERY different from our 2 month summer vacation in Sardinia!  Those endless summer days at the beach, going out...

Return Flight a Success!

Return Flight a Success!

Well, our vacation in Sardinia is over and we made it home safe and sound and (most importantly) without any major breakdowns! I was dreading the trip home but tried to stay positi...

Italian-Style Cookies n’ Cream

Ricotta and honey…mmm!  Sardinians LOVE their honey and they love drizzling it on cheese, particularly sweet cheeses, such as ricotta. Who would have thought that only two (...

Pesto Caprese Quinoa Salad

I’m not sure if this qualifies as a “recipe”because it is just so simple and quick to make! All you need are a few fresh ingredients to make this delicious quinoa...