Eco-friendly, family-friendly food and living
Sprinkle Magic Spice Blend liberally on salmon, haddock, shrimp, chicken, cauliflower, zucchini, green beans, Brussels sprouts, potatoes… Back when we were in university my twin brother and I enjoyed an overnight visit with family friends who had just moved to a town near our school. It was right after exams […]
Rhubarb Juice is quick to make and oh so pretty. You just simmer rhubarb in a simple syrup, strain, and you’re left with a beautiful pink juice with a nice tart edge. When I was growing up, this time of year rhubarb would be stacked like piles of logs on […]
Find the best sunscreen with the help of Environmental Working Group’s Guide to Sunscreen. Sometimes I find the yearly search for safe and effective sunscreen a little overwhelming. With dozens of brands, SPF levels, claims and application methods to choose from, I’d just stare at the drugstore shelf if it […]
Super Healthy Granola includes nuts, seeds, coconut, dried fruit, old fashioned rolled oats and more. It is naturally sweetened with molasses and maple syrup. When I was expecting my first child, my mom gave me a Martha Stewart Baby magazine. It was lovely and full of perfect pictures of nurseries […]
Beluga Lentil Lettuce Wraps make a light and delicious summer meal.It was Margaret Begner who introduced me to lovely beluga lentils. She and her husband ran two of my favourite restaurants in Saint John, Dufferin Inn and Opera Bistro. Margaret had a gruff warmth that drew me in and was […]
I’m Bridget, a busy mom who is trying to raise my kids to be adventurous eaters who appreciate good food.
