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There are so many uses for silicone muffin cups. Here are some of our fav's:  Baking! Of course. Depending on the thickness of the silicone it can be a bit of trial and error at first as a thicker silicone can bake more quickly than paper or a greased pan.  Serving kiddos snacks. It is the perfect holder for cheese, fruits, vegetables and more! Great to put multiple options in a container and keeps everything separate so foods do not touch one another.  Mold for making fat bombs or homemade gummy's.  To have big ice cubes on-hand for cocktails or the...

Let’s talk about fruit flies. Even with taking all the precautions, summer is when most of our kitchens get infiltrated by the little buggers. General tips for keeping them away: Empty the compost daily  Cleaning up after every meal    Not leaving fruit out on the counter  The kitchen sink drain is a great spot for laying egg's. Splash a couple tbsp of bleach down the sink drain weekly, let sit for 10 minutes and then rinse with hot water.   To follow the step-by-step instructions on how to make the cone, click here.Most of us have set the trap with wine or...

Packing a lunch when you're on the go and during work days is convenient and and helps us with healthy choices. It also saves money. The easiest way to plan tomorrow's lunch is by cooking extra dinner with leftovers put away in individually portioned containers so you can grab and go in the morning. Here are a few tips for getting out the door efficiently: Pre-set the brew time on your coffee maker if you have one. Have your thermos ready to go next to the machine.   Put your meals in the appropriate sized container so you can just open the fridge to quickly...

Sending kids to school with a home packed lunch means they are getting the right type of healthy fuel to keep them focused for learning. It also lessens our environmental footprint with less packaging from granola bars, yogurt containers or individually wrapped cheese slices.  A big part of packing your own lunch is having healthy options that are easy and convenient to grab. Here are some idea's of things that can be prepped in advance to grab and go:  Crackers with wavy cut cheese slices  Fresh fruit such as watermelon or kiwi cut into fun shapes adds a little fun into kids lunch...

Family road trips are the best way to explore our own backyards!  Recently I drove from Alberta to Nova Scotia, 55+ hours on the road with a friend over the course of 6 days. We primarily stayed in Airbnb's which had the kitchen basics including pans, stove, BBQ, and fridge to cook, unpack the cooler and refreeze ice packs each night.  1. FOOD STORAGE   The first thing is to make sure there is car space for a hard cooler and have a few cryopack ice packs in the freezer. There are lots of different cooler options out there including electric, but it...