** The Winner is #1 - Casey DesChamps ** I was lucky enough to get a copy of Betty Crocker's THE BIG RED COOKBOOK last week. With more than 1500 hundred recipes, it's jam-packed full of recipe goodness. Even better I have a copy to giveaway to one of you! Yay :) Here is our [...]
Real Food / Easy Meals

Mini Apple Pie in a Jar
on September 24, 2011The kids and I raided my aunt's apple tree last weekend and I've been creating apple goodness ever since. Apple desserts are my favourite ... I like fall. Earlier in the year I made these rainbow cupcakes in a jar. The kids loved them. When I saw these cute little apple pies also in a [...]

School Lunch Ideas – Part 2 { Buffalo Chicken Dippers & Veggies in a Jar }
on September 3, 2011My kids are crazy about these Buffalo Chicken Dippers in a Jar. Even better, it's a super easy and nutritious school lunch. Ingredients (for 4 lunches): 2 Chicken breasts, cooked and cut into strips 3 - 4 Carrots, peeled and cut into sticks 4 - 6 Celery stalks, cut into sticks 8 Tbsp Ranch dip [...]
Pizza in a Hurry!
on September 3, 2011As a Mom-On-the-Go, I struggle to make sure we aren't eating supper 'on-the-go'. That doesn't mean I can't whip up a super quick meal that covers all the food groups, it just means I don't like to use the drive-thru lines when in comes to feeding my family. Did you know you serve homemade pizza [...]

School Lunch Ideas – Part One
on August 22, 2011Today is Georgia's first day of Grade One. Here in Central Alberta that means, it is also her very first day of 'all day' school. Today she'll eat her very first bagged lunch. Her only option for the next several years. Our elementary schools do not have cafeterias. Therefore, it is necessary to pack a [...]
Potatoes, Carrots and Onions BBQ Style – Wonder+ Simply Free
on August 17, 2011The August long weekend passed and instead of camping and BBQing like I often do, I was enjoying BlogHer 2011 in San Diego. Kid Free! So no long weekend BBQ post for me. That hasn't stopped the BBQ fun since I've been home though. We have homemade burgers at least once a week on the [...]

Black & Decker Ultimate Sandwich Contest – Curried Chicken Salad with Apple & Pine Nuts
on August 8, 2011I love a challenge, so when offered the opportunity to participate in the Black & Decker Ultimate Sandwich Contest using the Black & Decker Convection Countertop Oven I said, "yes, please!" and put together my favourite sandwich. Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich with Green Apple & Pine Nuts (Serves 4) 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast [...]
Gluten Free Chex Have Arrived in Canada
on July 26, 2011For so many Canadians who suffer from gluten intolerance and more serious conditions like Celiac Disease, there is good news: the number of gluten free products is starting to expand. General Mills is excited to announce the arrival of the latest two gluten free products --> Honey Nut and Rice Chex Gluten Free Cereals. They [...]
Strawberry Fudgy Pops Recipe
on July 25, 2011The kids and I have been experimenting with all kinds of frozen treats. Our favourite so far are these ... Strawberry Fudgy Pops. I blogged the recipe over at my Mom-On-The-Go blog at LifeMadeDelicious! MK xo
Celebrate Summer Giveaway from LifeMadeDelicious (Approx. $100 Value)
on July 3, 2011** The Winner is: Gayle - Please email me with your shipping address.** The folks at General Mills Canada / LifeMadeDelicious have given me the opportunity to host a WONDERFUL giveaway to celebrate summer. Psst --> Did you know that I am a LifeMadeDelicious blogger? One of you is eligible to win this great prize [...]