It may be 30 degrees out today but it's fall and that means time for pumpkin-everything! Just kidding, the pumpkin craze is ridiculous. Do you really need to smell like a pumpkin? What you do need to smell is this pumpkin loaf - it is amazing. Made with pear sauce instead of sugar, it's a … Continue reading Pumpkin Loaf
Turkey Burgers with Feta
These are hands-down the best turkey burgers I have ever made! They are juicy, flavourful, and healthy! As an added bonus, each burger is only 4 SmartPoints on Weight Watchers. We used these burgers for our meal prep this week and added boiled beets and green beans, with an option of adding rice or quinoa. … Continue reading Turkey Burgers with Feta
A Weekend Wedding
Last weekend we were up in Annan, Ontario for the nuptials of M's uncle and now-aunt! It was a beautiful, farm wedding filled with delicious food, infectious laughter, and lots of love! Here are some of my favourite shots from the weekend. Photos from the Bayview Escarpment Provincial Nature Reserve
Homemade Pie
Pie is one of my favourite desserts and now that I know how to make it from scratch, it's very dangerous! This pie recipe was handed down from M's grandmother to his mother, and then to us which makes it very special. Seriously, it's so special M carries a copy of it in his wallet... … Continue reading Homemade Pie
Baked Chicken with Red Chilli Sauce and Veggies
This week's meal prep is the first we have done since I joined Weight Watchers so we had the added bonus of figuring out the points for each meal! I have tried to calculate the SmartPoints based on the recipe and serving sizes I used. Each serving contains 3-4 oz of chicken, 1/4 cup of … Continue reading Baked Chicken with Red Chilli Sauce and Veggies
Abbotsford Int’l Air Show
Attending the air show in Abbotsford, BC has long been a tradition in my family! We arrive when the gates open (usually before!) and only leave after the last act. This year, M got to experience the air show for the first time and, as someone who has seen it so often, it was great … Continue reading Abbotsford Int’l Air Show
Ethiopian Food – Take 1
This week we made some Ethiopian food for my family to try! We are by no means experts but we gave it our best effort and it turned out really well. We made a stew, vegetables, and lentils and served it with pita bread. Traditional Ethiopian food is served with Injera and you can find … Continue reading Ethiopian Food – Take 1
