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Simple and Snacky Pico de Gallo

Pico de Gallo is a simple snack time favourite for me. How can you say no to a dip can be whipped up in seconds? This fresh snack is always on my mind because of how fresh and yummy it is. I also love that most, if not all of the the ingredients can be …

Warm and Cozy Beef Stew

Stew. It may not be the most elegant dish to serve, but it is one I can’t resist eating. How can I say no to a bowl full of beefy and veggie goodness? Beef stew is a meal my mom rarely made, but when she did, I was sure to go back for seconds (and …

Simple and Savoury Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie. It is one of my all-time favourite dishes to eat! I also love eating out at pubs. To me, if a pub is worth its salt, the Shepherd’s Pie on their menu looks and tastes good. If it is, I make that pub a favourite to visit. Though my other …

Simply Sauceless Calzones

Simply Sauceless Calzones Hey Readers! I felt a bit of nostalgia with the recipe. A version of this food was my meal of choice when I was high school and university day a couple times a week. It was easy to eat, warm and toasty, but gooey on the inside. What food am I talking about? …

Easy Cheesy Pasta Bake

Easy Cheesy Pasta Bake Hey Readers! Winter is here in full force. There have been some days over the past few weeks that, quite frankly, have been absolutely frigid here in Canada’s capital. One of the ways we like to stay cozy and warm during this season is by cooking with pasta. A dish …

Sweet and Crunchy Strawberry Dried Cranberry Granola Parfait

Hey, Readers! Whether it is after a daily workout, slaving away at work, or just for a moment to yourself, a fun snack is always welcome. After a lot of subtle hints and suggestions, My Other Half got me to try Greek yogurt, and now I enjoy it once a day as my treat. I …

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Family Favourite French Fries

by reesespeakson November 23, 2016November 23, 20162 Comments

Though we have been trying to introduce healthier meals to our family, there are times that we enjoy a Junk Food Night for dinner. We enjoy these nights in moderation, and they are always fun to eat. When we do tuck into these meals, there is usually one side dish my other half and I …

Feeling at Home at the Courtyard by Marriott Mississauga-Airport Corporate Centre West!

by reesespeaksupdated on May 7, 2019November 7, 2016Leave a Comment

Hey, Readers! It had been a while since I had been home to see my family in Toronto. Since my aunt who I have not seen in about a decade was visiting “Grandma” (it’s actually my mom but she does not answer to this since she no longer has kids) for a few weeks, we …

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Sticky Sweet French Toast

by reesespeakson July 22, 2016July 22, 20168 Comments

Hey, Readers! Being at home with my kids during summer vacation makes me want to loosen the reigns a bit where food is concerned. I let them eat foods with more sugar in the mornings from time to time, and it is great to see the smile on their faces when they see the extra …

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Colourful and Sweet Chocolate Easter Bark

by reesespeaksupdated on April 13, 2017March 27, 20162 Comments

Hey, Readers! Easter is here! The Annual Easter egg hunt has come and gone, and the chocolate has been eaten by kids big and small at our house! To keep the sugar high alive, I threw together this Colourful and Sweet Easter Bark Recipe to add some colour and some fun to our celebration this …