Apr
22
2014

Easy But Fancy Arugula, Prawn, And Pesto Gnocchi

Sometimes the best meals are the simplest to make—this is one of those

This recipe was one of those "throw together the ingredients that you have on hand" types of recipe, but turned out amazing. My family and I are currently in between homes right now. We sold our house—the one that we started our family in—about a month ago and don't take possession of our new house until July. So, we are living at my parents' house for a couple of weeks while they are on vacation and then we will be staying with my husbands parents until we take possession of our new home in the summer.

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Mar
10
2014

Nutrition Labels: The One And Only Thing You Need To Know

Don't be fooled by misleading health claims and confusing nutrition labels

If it were a perfect world, we would all eat fresh whole foods that do not come in a box or bag. We would enjoy seasonal and fresh vegetables and fruits, fresh fish, and local ingredients from the farmers market year round. But, unfortunately, we don't have access to a wide range of local fresh foods year round in most parts of Canada and life gets busy, so whipping up meals from scratch three times a day just isn't possible. For most of us, anyway.

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