I shared this with my email list today and thought I’d post it here too, because honestly, it’s such a simple idea and might be just what you need if your mornings have been feeling a little off lately.

What’s the first thing you do in the morning?

Hit snooze? Check your phone? Shuffle into the ki...

Soup season is here, and I'm all about giving classic dishes a bit of a makeover to fit our healthier lifestyles without sacrificing flavour. Today, I'm excited to share my twist on the traditional Portuguese Caldo Verde soup, substituting potatoes with cauliflower for a lighter yet equally satisfyi...

How often do you hear someone say, "I'm busy," when asked how they're doing? I've been reflecting on what being "busy" truly signifies. Does it mean, "I don't have time to chat right now," or "I'm too swamped for anything"? "I'm soooo busy" has become a modern mantra, almost an automatic response, a...

Holy cow! We're already almost halfway through 2024! Time flies when you're... well, living life. As we hit this mid-year mark, it's the perfect opportunity to pause and take stock of how things are going. Grab a cup of coffee (or tea, or whatever your beverage of choice is), and let's explore some ...

Whenever summer rolls around, I get excited about the bounty of fresh fruits it brings, especially peaches. They are my favourite to include in desserts not just for their sweet, juicy flavour but for their impressive health benefits. Paired with raspberries and a crunchy oat topping, this Peach and...

I once had a diet so regimented that I found myself eating chicken and broccoli off the floor of my car. It sounds absurd now, but back then, when I was competing in bodybuilding competitions, the thought of missing even one of my six daily meals seemed unthinkable. It's moments like these that brin...

Kale can sometimes be a tough sell, but with the right combination of ingredients, it can be transformed into a delicious dish. This Kale and Apple Slaw combines the crunchy texture of fresh apples and red cabbage with the nutty flavour of toasted pumpkin seeds and the sweetness of dried cranberries...

My kids are usually skeptical when they hear pork tenderloin is for dinner, often complaining about the meat being too dry. Inspired by a method I learned from Carlsbad Cravings, I've started brining the tenderloin first. This simple step has made all the difference in keeping the pork moist and fla...

I'm a big fan of mushroom risotto—it's one of my go-to dishes when I want something rich and comforting. However, I thought it might be fun to switch things up a bit with asparagus coming into season. Asparagus adds a lovely, fresh crunch that lightens the dish, making it perfect for spring evenings...

Ever found yourself staring into your fridge, pondering what to do with those almost-forgotten veggies? In today's world, where food waste is a pressing issue, every neglected vegetable in the fridge represents a missed opportunity. There's an unspoken guilt that accompanies tossing out produce that...

It's a running joke in my home that when dinner rolls around, more often than not, chicken is on the menu. When my daughter asks, "What's for dinner?" and my text pings back with "chicken," I can almost see the obligatory eye roll. This universal sentiment was perfectly captured in an Instagram vide...

In a world that often glorifies perfection, it's easy to fall into the trap of believing that we should have everything mastered by now. This belief can lead to a constant feeling of inadequacy and a never-ending pursuit of an unattainable ideal. But what if we redefined success not as the absence o...