Super Simple School Lunch Ideas

As a student, I often find myself neglecting everything because ‘I have homework’ or ‘I’m too tired’. Although the school year has just started, my lunch quality has plummeted dramatically because it seems like I don’t have time to make my lunch (mostly because I wake up fifteen minutes before my bus arrives). Yes, many people…

Summer recipe: Crumble Berry Pie

I’m a baker and lover of pies all year round, but there’s something so exciting about the abundance of fresh, sweet fruits in the summertime. My personal favourite are berries– the usually pricey varieties can be bargained at local farmer’s markets or, if you’re lucky enough, picked in your own backyard. And let’s be real, a woody…

Beat the Heat in YYC

Source School’s out and it’s time to switch out that calculator for a nice cold drink. Whether you’re staying in Calgary this summer or spending it abroad, the heat can seem a bit overwhelming. Sunday, June 28th saw a heat wave sweep across Canada, sending people running for their fans or the nearest pool. If…

Weekly Pinterest Top 10 (#6)

{Original Image} Just as every other week, this week I present to you some amazing finds on Pinterest. The selection process is never easy, and I feel like the world’s worst children’s sports team coach when I say this, but all my Pins are “top 10” worthy in my eyes. This week, I have some really…

2 Foods that help release stress

Got stressed out coz you worked day or just got too tired and want a break ? Here are two foods that could help you with it! 1. Bananas We all know mum always tells us to eat fruit – “EAT FRUIT!!!!! IT’S GOOD FOR YOU” (That’s mum) 🙂 So, why bananas? Sweet bananas can release stress in stomach, and because…

Recipe Tested: Sugar-Free Fresh Fruit Flan

Wether your a diabetic or simply trying to cut down on sugar consumption, finding a great sugar-free dessert can be a chore, especially when your looking for one with no artificial sweeteners.  I recently experienced this dilemma when I was bringing a dessert to a dinner party where one party-goer was a diabetic, and another…

Mmm, what a tasty arrangement…

It’s only the 1st of February, but we all know that Valentine’s Day is coming up anyways.  I personally do not think much of the February 14th celebration, but chocolates, stuffed toys, and bouquets of flowers come to mind as gifts for this holiday.  Now, rather than sticking to tradition, here’s a new idea for…