This homemade Quinoa, Black Bean & Lentil Veggie Burger packs a punch in the nutrient department with a host of rich, super food ingredients. This recipe is both quick and easy to make, and it becomes infinitely versatile by adding, subtracting, or omitting veggies (or even proteins) as you please. Make and eat these right away, or individually freeze and enjoy later. … [Read more...]
National Hot Dog Day!
Happy National Hot Dog day! If you know anything about my son, you'll know that he LOVES hot dogs, so today might as well just be his birthday. He's definitely celebrating this joyous occasion as he's had a hot dog (or two) every day for the last couple of days. Thankfully, our favorite Maple Leaf Top Dogs Less Salt Wieners were on sale at Walmart last week, so I … [Read more...]
The Crabby Crab Bento Lunch
Croissants were on sale at Superstore the other day, and this is great news because I LOVE croissants. This is also great news because croissants make super cute crabs in a bento!One problem...I apparently suck at making a croissant into a super cute crab bento lunch. You know the times when you have an idea, or see a picture, and go "oh, I got this"That was me!But oh no... I … [Read more...]
Sunny Days Bento Lunch
I can't even begin to express my love for summer.Hotter daysColder drinksDarker skinLighter clothesWhat's not to love? It's not uncommon for this theme song to be playing in my head at all times between May and September! This cute, simple and most importantly quick bento is one of my favorites to make. Simple ingredients, quick, easy, and the kids love it! Nothing like opening … [Read more...]
4th of July Bento Lunch
Happy Independence Day / 4th of July to all my American friends... No to ALL of my friends! I am Canadian through and through, however, between living in a border city, and the fact that my family has had a home in the US since before I was born means that I have spent a LOT of time down south. This also means that I consider American to be part of my culture. In fact, … [Read more...]