Category: Cooking

Easy bento lunches (without buying those crazy-expensive boxes)

A dinosaur-shaped sandwich surrounded by star-shaped pieces of cheese. A container of yogurt dressed up with a few sprinkles. A toothpick skewering little chunks of apples, strawberries and grapes. There’s something about tiny portions of all different foods that makes lunch SO VERY EXCITING… Continue Reading “Easy bento lunches (without buying those crazy-expensive boxes)”

Breakfast hack: pancake muffins

We are big pancake eaters, but lately we make them a lot less (now that mornings are busier with activities).  Sometimes I just don’t feel like dragging out the griddle, but I feel that pancake-y urge, so I’ll take the easy route: pancake muffins.… Continue Reading “Breakfast hack: pancake muffins”

The best present is a present you can eat

A lot of people do not like cooking (*raises both hands*). A lot of people don’t have time or energy to cook, especially when it’s just for themselves (I lived off frozen fries in my pre-kid days).  And when you’re an articled clerk at a law… Continue Reading “The best present is a present you can eat”

Five ways to make dinner FASTER

I work every weekday afternoon, but I don’t get to work many mornings (usually one a week). That means my afternoons are JAMMED with things to do, and I’m working until the very last second before dinner. Then … oh, right … I have… Continue Reading “Five ways to make dinner FASTER”

Three weeks in | Weight Loss Challenge

Today marks the end of the third week in the fitness/weight loss challenge I’m participating in with my Zumba class. Here’s a quick rundown of how I’m doing: First week (September 10): I was down 2 lbs! (-2 lbs. total) Second week (September 17):… Continue Reading “Three weeks in | Weight Loss Challenge”