As we jump back into a fresh new year and decade, one way to ease our stress is to ensure that our home is our haven. We should feel a sense of welcome and satisfaction when we approach our home. If not, now is the time to “reset, refresh and renew.” I was inspired to […] Read more
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Cooking for the holidays does not have to be extravagant
There are so many facets to the holiday season: shopping, gifts, travel, parties, casual get-togethers and concerts. It is such a busy time. For some it causes anxiety, but I want to remind you of what I consider the most important part of the holidays — food. We love to come together around food. Menus […] Read more
Food cravings change drastically when autumn arrives
The autumn sky is bright blue by day, and black with clear twinkling stars by night. The sound of the rustling dried leaves make for the perfect Halloween ambiance. It is at this time of year that our food cravings drastically change. Most of us start to crave warm, more substantial menus, with staying power, […] Read more
Fall-inspired menus help give thanks for nature’s bounty
We are in the midst of autumn, so it’s time to enjoy the colours and experiences that nature offers this time of year. We can bask in the glow of the beautiful northern lights shooting blue and green into the dark starlit sky, marvel at the gold and crimson leaves falling to the ground, watch […] Read more
There are lots of ways to protect our skin from the sun
As we enjoy summer, we want to protect our skin from the damaging effects of the elements. The skin protects our bodies from the outside world and is a mirror of our inner health. This is why when we get a sunburn we feel sore, swelled, tired and inflamed. There are ways to protect ourselves. […] Read more
Freshly picked finger foods help add to the beach fun
Summer is about escaping from our regular schedules. We all need to get away from the daily grind to renew and refresh. Some people enjoy a stay-cation, relaxing in their own surroundings, others choose short trips to explore their community or province, and still others prefer to pack up the family and go farther away […] Read more
Arrival of spring provides an opportunity to freshen up
It is a time of transition. Furnaces are taking a long awaited break and prairie folk are stretching out of a long winter hibernation, ready to renew and energize. We all know how to do housework, even if many of us procrastinate until we are forced to do it. Make a small start by sweeping […] Read more
Colour the dinner table green for St. Patrick’s Day
There are so many beautiful shades of green — especially when it comes to food. Sometimes we need a theme to freshen things up in the kitchen and in our menus. Have some fun as St. Patrick’s Day approaches by incorporating green into your food. Along with the more common produce such as lettuce, cucumber […] Read more
Winter is a great time to try recipes inspired by restaurants
As winter saunters along, I have truly learned to appreciate its beauty. There is nothing that compares to the sparkling white landscape with the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the distance. The starlit nights and the moon shining over the snow-covered fields are mesmerizing. We just need to take notice of the natural artwork […] Read more
New year is good time to find ways to renew ourselves
As we transition out of the holidays, refresh yourself by ensuring that your surroundings are pleasing to you. Your home should be your haven, a place that brings you into balance and not into a whirlwind. There are a variety of ways to renew ourselves: Different perspective By learning to look at the cup as half […] Read more
