by Julie | Sep 21, 2018 | Appliance Reviews, Sides & Salads
I said I was going to address your kitchen stresses and prep time was a big stress of yours. I’ve got something for you that will take care of this kitchen stress…keep reading! Meal prep saves a ton of time, but it’s the ‘prep’ part that I struggle with. Prep takes...
by Julie | Jun 25, 2018 | Home Style, Julie's Pick List, Mains, Menu Planning, Sides & Salads
This is the first summer we are able to dine outdoors right in our backyard. Since moving into our home, we’ve had so many projects on the go that our backyard was pushed to the end of the priority list. This year, we finally have outdoor dining furniture and dining...
by Julie | Jun 21, 2018 | Sides & Salads
It is FINALLY starting to feel like Summer here in Canada and with this beautiful weather comes lovely thoughts of dining outdoors surrounded by family and good friends. I don’t like to fuss over menu planning so I always keep some great side dish ideas handy and...
by Julie | Dec 11, 2016 | Mains, Sides & Salads, Stories
I have a slight anxiety attack whenever I invite people over to my house for a party. As if the holidays weren’t stressful enough, now I’ve just committed to hosting too! I have to plan a menu, decorate, make sure my house is clean…ah! But, being the stubborn...
by Julie | Sep 28, 2016 | Brunch, Mains, Sides & Salads
When I think of cooking seasonally, Ratatouille is the first thing I think about in the late summer, or early Autumn when vegetables are in abundance and I can’t resist buying a few of each variety from my local market. Traditionally, each vegetable is cooked...
by Julie | Aug 25, 2016 | Mains, Sides & Salads
Summer is nearly over and the sound of the school bell is nearing closer and closer. I felt like I was in a groove in June with school lunches but now that we enjoyed the laid back schedules of summer, I feel like I completely lost that groove. I’m sitting here with...
by Julie | Aug 19, 2016 | Mains, Sides & Salads
Now that we’re nearing the end of summer, you’re probably searching for something different to throw on the grill. This barbecue char siu using LiberTerre pork jowl (also known as pork cheeks) is the perfect option. If you’ve never cooked with pork jowl before,...
by Julie | Jul 28, 2016 | Mains, Sides & Salads
Pork chops are a great choice for meal time but we tend to shy away from them because they are commonly overcooked. Pork is a very lean white meat and It’s done when the internal temperature is 145 degrees Fahrenheit but we tend to overcook it just to stay on the...
by Julie | Jun 2, 2016 | Mains, Sides & Salads
The temperature is changing quickly and so changes our dinner routine. We are removing the dusty cover from our barbecues and taking meals outside to the fresh summer air. Easy meals are essential at this time of year because we all want to spend little time cooking... by Julie | Jan 25, 2016 | Sides & Salads
Also known as “The Perfect, Non-boring Salad”, this is a salad I have no problems devouring. Those who know me well know I’m not a huge fan of salad. The idea of eating just a salad as a meal is ridiculous to me. Growing up in an Italian...