Today we eagerly set off on our first family vacation of the year! A ski trip to Panorama Resort, a mountain I haven't visited in many years. We are all very excited! The drive to the Interior of BC is a long one, and in order to minimize stopping time, and maximize nutrition, I decided to pack appropriately themed ski bento lunches in our EasyLunchBoxes for the kids to eat … [Read more...]
Back to School Koala Bear Lunch
It has been an unbearably long time since I posted a bento lunch (see what I did there?!). Not for a lack of making bento's either, I suppose I've just been lacking inspiration, motivation, or just bento-mojo I suppose. What better time than the New Year to raise the bento bar? After doing some holiday cleaning, I stumbled upon a box containing some bento supplies that I had … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Cheddar Ranch Biscuits
It's no secret that I'm a lover of all things bread, with biscuits ranking high on the list. Incredibly versatile, not to mention quick and easy to make they're a simple addition to any meal, and these Hidden Valley Ranch Gluten Free Cheddar Ranch Biscuits are no exception. I love to entertain over the holidays, but I'm finding lately there are more and more food allergies … [Read more...]
A smoothie for every season
I almost don't want to talk about it for fear of jinxing it, however Vancouver has had quite possibly the most amazing weather as of late. I keep referring to it as an Indian summer, but in reality we're just having a really fantastic fall. In fact, I was recently in both Toronto and Vancouver on the same day. It was shocking that the temperature was 3°, and 26° respectively. … [Read more...]
{Giveaway} KitchenAid Stand Mixer
I'm going to tell you a little story. I need you however, to sit down and brace yourself as this story will shock you, horrify you, and leave you in complete and utter amazement. I have a brand new (albeit 2 years old now) KitchenAid Stand Mixer sitting in an unopened box in my garage... It's been there for yes, 2 years... And yes, I had to buy it because I absolutely had to … [Read more...]