I remember reading an article a couple of years ago where a local celebrity, talking about his weight loss, said that kale is his favorite food. I might have snort laughed when I read it. Seriously? Kale is your favorite food? Out of all the foods in the world, if you could only have one…
Spring is here, St. Patrick’s Day is just weeks away, and I’m feeling all rainbows and sunshine inside! My youngest kiddo has been bringing home a bunch of rainbow themed crafts from daycare and each time I see one it brings a big smile to my face. Seriously… I don’t know how anyone can look…
There are certain recipes that SHRIEK at the top of their lungs “SUMMER IS HERE!!!” Today’s recipe is one of those recipes. So simple, so basic, so mouthwatering delicious that you will want to make it over and over and over again– Watermelon, basil and feta salad with cracked black pepper. Oh friends, this recipe…
We’re so excited to introduce two new Hello Creative Family series to you! The HCF Featured Recipe of the Week and the HCF Featured Craft of the Week! We’re searching across the internet for the very best recipe and craft posts for creative families! Join us every Tuesday and Thursday as we share a recipe or craft…
It happens to the best of us– we have the best intentions of eating in every night, planning meals ahead of time, trying new recipes and wowing our family with our culinary creations… and then it happens… we fall into the dinnertime rut. I’ve been there, stuck in that rut, feeling uninspired by food, wanting…
Summer has finally hit in beautiful Vancouver, BC. With the long, beautiful days, our family wants to get as much outdoor time as possible. Planning ahead for dinner makes it easy to get home from work, get dinner in little (and big) bellies and get out the door again to go to the park and…
Today is the opening ceremonies at the 2014 Olymics in Sochi! Will you be watching? I’m especially excited about the 2014 Winter Olympics after having witnessed the festivities of the 2010 Olympics in my hometown of Vancouver. I will never forget what it was like to have the Olympic torch pass by right in front…
Yesterday I had a big harvest of tomatoes come in from my garden and it seemed like a great opportunity to make a big batch of my Oven Dried Tomatoes Recipe to freeze for the winter. These tomatoes are so good. Oven drying the tomatoes intensifies the sweetness of the flavor. Don’t be afraid to…
I have a new addiction… watermelon salad with feta and basil. It is SO good. I could eat if for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Confession- in the past week I have eaten it at least once for each meal. I have a group of moms that I get together with once a month. This month…
Today we add a fourth card to our menu board recipe series. For more information about my menu board system read here. Today’s recipe is for Crockpot Soda Pop Pulled Pork Sandwiches (or Salads). Here is the menu board card: Crockpot Soda Pop Pulled Pork Ingredients: -Pork Shoulder Butt Either Frozen or Thawed (Size doesn’t…