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Zucchini + Brussels Sprout Fritters
Why should latkes have all the fun? These babies are a great way to use up zucchini, which, let’s be honest, is nobody’s favourite!
It's Been a Minute!
Welcome back!
School Safe Granola with Cherries and Sesame
Back to school means a return to the dreaded task of packing lunches. This nut-free version of my favourite granola is totally school safe (and vegan and gluten-free to boot!), and will help jazz up your little monsters yogurt or fruit. Make sure to save some for yourself—you’ve earned it!
The Pancake Hall of Fame Vol. 2: The Weekend Pancake
Perfect for those mornings when you crave a breakfast that feels like a treat, but isn’t so decadent that you need to lie down afterwards. Blonde and fluffy, they are the perfect match for whatever toppings your heart desires.
The Pancake Hall of Fame Vol. 1: The Weekday Pancake
These wholesome banana oat pancakes are gluten free, packed with protein and fiber, and delicious. They are also quick to make and produce minimal dishes—meaning that I can easily throw them together on a crazy weekday morning!
Thoughts On Being an Agnostic Parent
As parents, we all have to figure out what to say when our kids ask difficult questions. I wanted to talk a little bit about my own experiences as an agnostic parent trying to balance honesty with reassurance.
The World's Second Best Waffle
I used to believe that non-yeasted waffles were not worth my time. This is the waffle that changed all that.
Our Last Month Together
Some honest thoughts about my last month at home alone with Mae, and about the prospect of new possibilities to come.
21 Thoughts on Our Vacation + Coconut Rice and Beans
We finally did it! We went on an actual family vacation! I wanted to tell you all about it, but I was too tired from being on vacation to actually craft a proper post. So, here is a list of twenty one random thoughts on our voyage, along with my take one of my favourite Caribbean dishes—rice and peas!
Magic Scones
WTF is going on with this spring snow storm? Get your act together Mother Nature!
Here is a magical little scone recipe to make dealing with this weather a tiny bit more bearable. Stay tuned at the end for my current favourite variation—Blood Orange and Rye with Dark Chocolate Puddles.
Vegan Chocolate Almond Spread
Zoe and I set out to make a simple, healthy-ish, version of Nutella that her sister would actually eat. Spread it on a banana, a tortilla, a pancake, or eat it from a spoon! It is delicious, packed with protein, and vegan to boot!
Welcome January!
I kind-of-sort of hate New Years resolutions, but I still want to celebrate January as a time to tackle some of those corners of my life that could use a little love. Remember: every tiny victory counts when it comes to organisation, especially when kids are involved!
December Thoughts
Today I find myself with some time and breathing space to stop and reflect on what has been a very hard month. Here are some honest thoughts on where I am at this holiday season.
Simple Cornmeal Muffins with Olive Oil and Orange
These simple little muffins may not be show-stoppers, but they are perfect in their corny simplicity.
Modest Mudroom Makeover, or Not Letting the Perfect Be the Enemy of the Good.
After a year of stewing over what to do with our small mudroom, I finally decided to just pull the trigger. The result was an low-steaks, budget-friendly DIY set-up that perfectly suits our family’s current needs.
Zoe's Black and White Brownies
My five year old has started baking brownies on her own, and man alive are they good!
The Last Hurrah: Yeasted Waffles with Raspberry Ripple Cream
In celebration of the last day of summer holidays, Zoe and I combined our all-time favourite waffles with our latest magical discovery—a raspberry ripple whipped cream.
Salted Espresso Chocolate Shortbread
These little gems are a Frankenstein mash-up between two of my favourite cookies: Dorie Greenspan’s Chocolate Espresso Shortbread, and Alison Roman’s Salted Butter Chocolate Chunk Shortbread.
Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce
This rich, intensely flavoured chocolate sauce is an update of a family classic. Salty, bitter, and slightly granular, it is like the best brownie batter spooned warm over cold ice cream.