DISCLAIMER: This is a sponsored post that I did for Mabel’s Labels. For the complete recipe, go here Summer time is here! Lazy days at the park, pool or in your backyard call for some simple meal-planning for the family. As a teacher, I am off during the summer so my meals tend to reflect… Continue reading Simple Summer Quinoa Salad

Easy One Bowl Honey Flax Banana Bread Recipe PLEASE NOTE: This post is sponsored by Mabel’s Labels. For the full recipe, click here. It is almost summer holidays! Time for splash pads, parks, cottages, camps and summer hikes! I am always looking for high energy, healthy snacks for the kids to bring on the road… Continue reading Easy One Bowl Honey Flax Banana Bread

Please note: This post is sponsored by Mabel’s Labels. To check out the full version of the recipe, click here I just love cooking with my kids! I always try to get them involved in meals, even if it is the simplest task such as adding ingredients, stirring or setting the table. My girls are… Continue reading Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

PLEASE NOTE: This is a sponsored post by Mabel’s Labels. Please check out the full recipe here. All hail the avocado! This nutrient-rich fruit (although technically, it is a berry!) is native to tropical climates and when harvested, the flesh softens to a creamy, almost buttery texture, which has become synonymous with super foods and… Continue reading Easy Poached Egg and Avocado Toast

PLEASE NOTE: This is a sponsored article by Mabel’s Labels My mom is an expert baker. I can speak from experience. Although I unfortunately didn’t inherit her superb baking skills, I did seem to acquire her knack for modifying and updating recipes to include healthier ingredients. We never follow recipes exactly and this easy muffin… Continue reading Mom’s Easy Apple-Raisin Muffins

PLEASE NOTE: This post was sponsored by Mabel’s Labels Oh the humble egg! Never has a protein been so versatile, tasty and packed with goodness. While my eldest daughter is a huge fan of eggs in any way, my tempestuous toddler has a complete aversion for the breakfast favourite. I am always on the look-out… Continue reading Quick Crustless Mini Quiches

Please note: This post is sponsored by Mabel’s Labels Happy Valentine’s Day! This past weekend, my daughters and I sat down and wrote out some fun Valentine’s cards for the sweet students at their respective schools. The wintry weather also inspired us to do some baking! Cooking with kids is such a great experience –… Continue reading Whole Wheat Maple Banana Flax Muffins

Please note: This is a sponsored post courtesy of Mabel’s Labels. Happy New Year! 🎉 I cannot believe it is 2017. Seriously, where did 2016 go? Last year, my family made an effort to eat less meat. We started with “Meatless Mondays” and now we are aiming for “Meat-free Fridays” in 2017. I wanted to… Continue reading Crispy Lentil, Spinach and Feta Fritters