Category: Healthy-ho

Recipe review: Spinach Strawberry Salad

So on our new-and-improved weekly Date Night, I made the Spinach Strawberry Salad from my Eating Well When You’re Expecting book.  It was a very spur-of-the-moment decision. I was flipping through the book while I cooked the burgers, and realized we actually had the ingredients to make… Continue Reading “Recipe review: Spinach Strawberry Salad”

Blendy goodness

I feel sick. I drank a huge smoothie way too fast. Wait — back up. I don’t even like smoothies. How did this happen? Oh right. Yesterday my books arrived — yup, Eating Well When You’re Expecting, What to Expect The First Year, and… Continue Reading “Blendy goodness”

Re-inventing date night

Since Darling Husband works most weekends, our weekly date night has always been Monday. Yeah, Monday — probably the least likeable of all seven days. But we make the best of it.  Our favourite way to spend Monday evenings used to be going to a… Continue Reading “Re-inventing date night”

It’s all about the C-factor

Remember my quest to be a healthier eater? In which I was totally lacking in Vitamin C and calcium? Well, it’s been five weeks, and I thought I would share how I’ve tried to change my habits … CALCIUM I used to drink milk every… Continue Reading “It’s all about the C-factor”

The afternoon that spawned three snacks

After singing the praises of The Daily Dozen Pregnancy Diet, I decided to try it out in real life.  I may be a bit of a Junk Food Queen at home, but at work I always pack pretty healthy lunches, with lots of raw… Continue Reading “The afternoon that spawned three snacks”