Savoury Breakfast Muffins

The internet is full of recipes but not always with the ingredients you want to use especially when you are on a diet. If you are trying to increase your protein while reducing your fat and calories consumption then this recipe is for you. These Savoury Breakfast Muffins can be prepped in advance for your […]

Chicken Caesar Salad

I made this Chicken Caesar Salad last night after I found a head of iceberg lettuce leftover from a delicious taco dinner we had on the weekend. During the summer months our adult children love to come to the cottage on the weekends.  Fortunately for M and I, they don’t come empty handed and bring […]

Tomato Cucumber Salad with Feta

This is one of my favorite “go to” salads in the summer months when tomatoes are abundant and taste the best. So on a hot summer day like today, we made this tomato cucumber salad as our main course.  We also like to make this salad as a side dish when we are barbecuing chicken […]

“Striking a Pose” Challenge 2016

One of the highlights of our trip to the East Coast of Canada last summer was taking photos while striking a yoga pose at various locations on our month long holiday visiting the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec. Even M. got into the challenge and when we arrived at […]

5 Reasons why Almond Milk is good for you!

Almond milk is low in both fat and calories and can be an appropriate milk substitute for those on a heart healthy diet or have lactose intolerance.  There is no cholesterol or saturated fat in almond milk and it’s low in sodium and high in healthy fats such as omega fatty acids which helps to […]

Costa Rica – Crocs and Ceviche!

After year’s of being invited to stay with my childhood friend Deborah and her husband in Costa Rica, I travelled there at the end of January for a 10 day vacation. I won’t go into why M wasn’t with me on this trip, just suffice to say make sure your passport hasn’t expired before you […]

Portobello Mushroom Soup !

Ever since the temperature dropped this week, all I can think of is soup!  To make this delicious soup all you need is two large portobello mushrooms, a handful of cremini or white mushrooms, onion, coconut milk and stock. Save time by chopping the vegetable coarsely and don’t over cook them since they will be […]

Florida Kitchen – Before and After

I know this blog post is a bit late but as we wait to return to Florida for the winter, I thought I would share my wonderful new Florida kitchen that awaits for me when we return.  What a transformation !

Chocolate Almond Smoothie

For me when the temperature drops making a frosty smoothie is the farthest thing from my mind.  But this creamy chocolate smoothie is just right for these colder days and is full of healthy antioxidants and vitamins.  Adding ice cubes is optional and will make the smoothie a bit colder but not frosty. What a […]

Chocolate Brownie Cake

Do you love chocolate ? Well this recipe is for you! These no bake brownies  are made in a 6 inch cake pan and can be pressed into a square, round or the heart shaped pan like the one I use. This recipe is fast and easy to make and tastes so delicious you may […]