This past week, we've been working through our pantry and freezer just as per the usual! The focus has been hyper vigilant on making sure there's no waste, and also re-using items multiple times for various foods. What are some of the things we've been eating? Take a look after the break: What did we… Continue reading The Weekly Grin
Herby Corn Cakes
Some days, I want a nice 'base' for a meal that's not rice or noodles! This is a great base that's flavourful and soaks up all of the sauce that you want to add to it. Herby Cheesy Grilled Corn Cakes 3/4c flour 2T sugar 1/2t baking powder 1 cup of evaporated milk 1 cup… Continue reading Herby Corn Cakes
Mofongo con Mariscos (Plantain Fritters with a Creamy Tomato Seafood Sauce)
My sister has requested this recipe - it was actually made for the holidays for my in-laws who ate everything I made! It is pretty simple, which makes it even better. I also don't have all of the traditional equipment in order to make it but we made due, so I will share my modifications!… Continue reading Mofongo con Mariscos (Plantain Fritters with a Creamy Tomato Seafood Sauce)
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Hi everyone! With my husband working from home, and my job in the event industry on pause for however long, my family has been spending a lot of time together as we practice social distancing! I've been able to cook more, play with my daughter more, and have been also trying to keep active with… Continue reading The Weekly Grin
What I Ate Wednesday
I recently saw a post on another blogger's site where they were chronicling the Behind The Scenes of what is actually eaten in a day. I really liked the idea and wanted to also try and hold myself more accountable. My mornings are a mix of checking emails, setting up Facebook posts, working on various… Continue reading What I Ate Wednesday
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How quickly the weeks and apparently months go by! My daughter has been growing up so fast, and has turned from a baby to a toddler, walking all around the house as we try to keep up with proofing it from her curious hands. I am loving quick and easy foods or meal prepping items… Continue reading The Weekly Grin
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I hope you all had a great holiday season! Ours was filled with love, family, laughter, and lots of food and wine! As we are trying to reset after the holidays, we are back to paying attention to what we eat and how we nourish our bodies. Both my husband and I are active, with… Continue reading The Weekly Grin
White Chicken Chili
I had one of those days where I wanted something warm and creamy and cheesy and just absolutely comforting. It's a homemade cream of mushroom base, white wine, cream cheese, chicken, yum! White Chicken Chili 4 tablespoons butter 1 portabella mushroom + 8 ounces white button mushrooms, diced 1 medium onion, diced 1 stalk of… Continue reading White Chicken Chili
Holiday Leftovers?
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and I hope that your day was full of happiness and surrounded by family and/or friends! We are so thankful to have our little one with us this year. Last year at this time, I was pregnant and could only imagine looking into the eyes of my mini-me and falling more… Continue reading Holiday Leftovers?
Buffalo Jackfruit Dip
Jackfruit is amazing. I came across it a few years ago when the 'Barbecue Jackfruit' got super popular. But what about seasoning it for plain old 'shredded chicken'? Maybe you want it as a taco filling, or perhaps... as the shredded chicken for Buffalo dip?? Buffalo Jackfruit Dip (Adapted from Frank's Red Hot) 1 can of… Continue reading Buffalo Jackfruit Dip
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