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Litter-less Lunch Must Haves

Posted by Laura S on

Litter-less Lunch Must Haves

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...

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Eating Healthy On A Road Trip

Posted by Laura S on

Eating Healthy On A Road Trip

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...

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5 Handy BBQ Cooking Tools

Posted by Laura S on

5 Handy BBQ Cooking Tools

We are in the middle of BBQ season which makes an evening walk that much better with the aroma of what neighbors are cooking! There are a few tools that are good to have on hand making cooking on the barbecue or outdoor grill that much easier.  1. Igniter & Flamethrower If cooking on a charcoal grill or fire pit, having a proper lighter to get coals and wood going is key. An igniter means you can easily light without worry of a Bic lighter running out of fluid or hands getting too close to the flame.  2. Patty Maker  Having a...

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Susan & Tony's Kitchen

Posted by Susan Swim on

Susan & Tony's Kitchen

We are the gadget peeps. We love exploring new and handy kitchen gadgets and tools that will make our daily meal preparation and big family dinners quicker and easier.  Our main passion is eating lots of local fresh fruits and vegetables, going to the farm for freshly butchered meats, and we even have an awesome fresh egg delivery service that comes right to our door.  Supporting local for quality fresh produce is important to us.  Tony loves to explore different cooking modalities with just about any ingredients.  I love to eat whatever Tony makes, although clean up can be a challenge with his cooking...

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Eating Together, Apart

Posted by Elysee Swim on

Eating Together, Apart

Covid-19 has reshaped our lives for a few months. This has certainly impacted the way we break bread together. As restrictions are lifted across the Country here are some suggestions to stay safe while enjoying a meal together. Quality time spent over meals is how most families and friends connect and socialize. Here are a few ways we have  enjoyed spending time with our loved ones.  On-screen eats   Brunch and coffee dates  Food challenge - plan a theme night like having a taco meal. It could be soup, salad or in a shell or on a tortilla! Everyone makes their...

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