We’ve been having a gorgeous, Indian Summer this year. The leaves are turning their brilliant autumnal shades, but the air is still summer-warm. I feel doubly blessed to have my favourite month and my favourite weather at the same time. Even though it hasn’t quite…
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Tex-Mex Lunch Date
Read moreWe both had off on President’s Day so we made the most of it. We went to Babies R Us to start our store baby registry and then we had a lunch date at my favourite restaurant, Jose Tejas. It is the best tex-mex! Whenever…
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Recipe: Simple Summer Hummus
Read moreSaturday was hot, hot, hot and I was busy with house chores all day. When lunch time came, I was craving something simple and light. I took my classic hummus recipe and added a summer twist. If you’d like to try it yourself, you’ll need:…
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peppers, eggs, & butterflies
Read moreI have a secret. My stomach is full of butterflies this morning. Tomorrow is my bridal shower & I’m a little bit nervous. I haven’t had so much as a birthday party in almost twenty years. I have no problem getting up in front of…
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Food Diary: August
Read moreIt’s no secret that I love food, but what you may not know is that I also like to take pictures of it. As a part of my ongoing commitment to fitness, I’m sharing my favourite healthy culinary creations with ya’ll in a new Food…
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Support Farmers’ Markets: Buy Local
Read moreOver the past year, I’ve slowly shifted my food purchasing to 99% organic. I started slowly by seeking organic food at my regular groceries. Eventually I was disappointed with the limited options at the big name stores and tried local natural food stores. At these…
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Dining in Paris
Read moreIn September, I spent five glorious days exploring Paris, France. My time there was a dream come true. This post is my meager attempt to summarize the succulent (and the not-so-succulent) side of the City of Light. Day 1 After my long flight, from Newark,…
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5 Tips for Inexpensive, Socially Conscious Eating
Read moreThis is a guest post from my friend, Liz. You can find more of her practical advice & beautiful insights at her Tumblr, If It’s Important. I’d like to preface this by saying that I’m no expert and I don’t subscribe to any particular movement…
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Carousel — 02.26.10
Read moreSnow, snow, and more snow! Are you beginning to notice a theme here? I sure am. We’ve gotten ten inches over the past few days & the forecast calls for at least another 10-15 inches by tomorrow night. I am actually writing this on Thursday…