Pecan Pesto – A Family Favourite

pesto

Pesto is a favourite around here. Not just because it’s green. And not just because we love pasta. And not solely because we can grow basil on our back deck either.  However none of these facts hurt it’s popularity! Continue reading Pecan Pesto – A Family Favourite

Al Fresco At Last

alfresco tea party

The time for al fresco is upon us. It is finally here!! The warmer weather has arrived and if you are anything like us, you are tripping over yourself to spend more time outdoors. Through all those rainy and chilly months perhaps you were envisioning leisurely outdoor meals and parties and living vicariously through beautiful instagram images. No, just me?! Ok, fine. But no longer must we pine over other’s warm weather – the time is here to get out doors and dine alfresco ourselves!

alfresco party

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Laura’s Pulled Pork

Pulled Pork *Reduced Fat* Slow Cooker Style!!!

pulled pork

I love pulled pork and I adore a good pulled pork sandwich. I also really like pulled pork on a variety of different items … like nachos or burritos or pizza or Mac and Cheese…. So, it’s probably safe to say it’s kinda a big deal to me! As such I have converted my whole family into a pulled pork loving crew too. Continue reading Laura’s Pulled Pork

Maple Oat Scones

maple oat scones

Hello Scones!!

We are definitely scone people!! Oh yes, yes we are. I learned to make scones from my father. I also developed my love of scones from my father. He appreciates a good scone as much as I do!
Even my Pinterest  has a board dedicated just to scone recipes. Because a good scone is serious business. And our family probably has more than dozen favourite scone recipes that we use throughout the year. Continue reading Maple Oat Scones

Rainy day photos

rainy day spring photos

What if you have photos all planned and it rains?

Go with it!

Let’s be honest. Rainy day photos are going to look very on point for spring in Vancouver. Continue reading Rainy day photos

What it’s Like to Sleep in an Actual Castle

French chateauMello

I have never slept in an actual castle before (and I hardly think that’s rare). So when I had the chance to experience one, I jumped at the opportunity! Continue reading What it’s Like to Sleep in an Actual Castle

Healthy Family Expo

healthy family expo

You ever get that feeling – that you have just witnessed or been made part of something big?! That is the feeling I got when I attended this years Healthy Family Expo as a Media Guest. This is an incredible expo, but a glimpse behind the scenes was even more impressive. Continue reading Healthy Family Expo

North Shore Playgrounds with Spectacular Views

*this post originally appeared on VancouverMom.ca*

seaside playgrounds

The North and West Shore is home to many a playground with a stellar view, but these are some favourites:

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Popcorn Snacking Extravaganza

Popcorn snacking. It has come to my attention that I like popcorn more than a little. So I would like to take this moment to publicly declare my love for popcorn and it’s many forms! Yes popcorn. Of course popcorn. I am pretty sure you all knew that was where I was going with that one! Continue reading Popcorn Snacking Extravaganza

D.I.Y. Snowflake Wands

D.I.Y snowflake wands! How to build simple snowflake wands using only dollar store items. Continue reading D.I.Y. Snowflake Wands

Adventures in baking, decor, d.i.y. and hilarious children