well, it got me. the rare flu bug that strikes in the middle of summer when the weather is beautiful and warm. I want to eat all of these beautiful carb-filled treats and hopefully I will be able to soon!
– KM
on Wednesday I posted about my love of macro photography and how it can capture the details we might otherwise miss. well, I enjoyed the textures I saw in my surroundings so much I snapped up a few more. I hope you enjoy!
do any of you love macro too? do you use a macro lens, or just play with a kit lens like me? I’d love to know!
– KM
I mentioned earlier this week that I love having fresh herbs around for cocktails and had picked up a pair of plants for my apartment.
Herb #1 was Peppermint and Herb #2 (drumroll please…) is Rosemary!
Perfect to pair with gin and citrus, rosemary is also excellent for making infused vodka or a syrup. Check out some of the possibilities I’ve rounded up:
Since this is my first time trying rosemary in cocktails, I’m pretty excited! Do you have a favourite cocktail (or mocktail) that includes rosemary? Let me know! I’d love to try it.
– KM
I love to have fresh herbs on hand for cocktails and this year I finally planted a pair of my own! this way whenever the mood strikes for mixed drinks I’ll be ready.
Herb #1: Peppermint
Perfect for mojitos, I also see this mint being used for garnishes or even in ice cubes. Check out some possibilities I’ve rounded up:
Do you have a favourite use for fresh mint? Cocktails or not, drop me a line because I’d love to hear about it!
– KM
with the first official day of summer just around the corner and the temperatures starting to soar, it’s time to breakout the popsicles! or, yoghurt pops and banana “ice cream” in this case!
here are 6 of the finest (in my humble opinion) frozen options out there for you to try and enjoy.
stay cool out there my friends!
earlier this week I rounded up a few healthier snacks I’m working to incorporate into my diet and today I’d like to share some salads.
while you may notice that they’re all very different – some with meat, some with egg, some with watermelon (YUM!). the key here is that they will all add more veggies and nutrients to my diet.
do you have a favourite special salad recipe you’d like to share? send it my way!
with winter gone and more fresh produce finally starting to hit the shops, I’ve decided it’s time to clean up my eating habits and make healthier choices.
the first “meal” I’m looking at overhauling are snacks. too often I end up grabbing something that’s quick calories, but doesn’t have great nutritional value. to improve my snacking habits, here are the five recipes I am working to incorporate into my life to become healthier and happier.
what about you? do you have any healthy snacks you love? I’d love to hear your ideas and favourites, so please drop me a line.
soft and fluffy, warm and gooey, crispy and salty – there are so many great ways to cook potatoes!
edamame is a yummy snack I typically like to enjoy steamed and salted. but on occasion, it’s nice to mix it up!
besides being delicious, edamame has pretty good protein and fiber content. per 1/2 cup of shelled beans, it offers 9 grams of fiber and 11 grams of protein. all on 120 calories, yum! (from webmd)
interested in this powerhouse bean? try one of these fresh recipes and enjoy.
I always have a weird assortment of food in my fridge and often have to scrape to get a proper recipe together.
Enter the fritter! If you’re like me and often fail at grocery shopping, fritters are a great savoury way to use up leftovers and the other odds you might find yourself with.
The great thing about fritters is that they typically only need flour and possibly an egg to work, and they help clear out your fridge. Plus, they’re super tasty. What more could you want?
Here’s 5 recipes to get you started! If you have any other fritter recipes you think are fanatic, let me know. I’m always looking for something new and delicious.
anyway you crack ’em, eggs are delicious. I find they add a heartiness to whatever I’m making and will often top off my soups or vegetable dishes with a fried one.
to add to my egg topped repertoire, here are a few other ways I can put an egg on it!
Please enjoy and Happy Sunday!
oh gosh, I do love warm soup and a toasted sandwich on a cold day! here are a few soups I’m interested in making, please let me know if you test any of them out.
Happy Sunday!
a little collection of desserts and sweets I’d like to try. please let me know if you test any of them out, I’d love know how it goes.
Happy Sunday!
Cuddling is fantastic (duh! of course it is!) but is also can encourage the release of oxytocin which can reduce the stress response and it’s harmful effects.
Check out this fantastic ASAP Science Youtube video that talks about stress, plus this super cozy Etsy treasury I created to celebrate cuddling and all it’s wonderfulness.
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