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Comfort Food, Family, and the Joy of Simple Meals
Good morning, friends! How’s everybody doing today? We’ve had a couple of cooler mornings here, and you know what that means—comfort food season is sneaking in. I didn’t think I was ready for it yet, but my body had other plans. Suddenly, I’m craving hearty, warm meals that feel like a hug on a plate.…
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Meal Planning Doesn’t Have to Be Hard: My 10-Minute Rule for Stress-Free Suppers
Let’s talk about something that can feel overwhelming but doesn’t have to be: meal planning. Now, be honest—when you hear the words meal planning, do you get a little nervous? Maybe you picture yourself spending hours with a pen, paper, and cookbook, trying to map out seven days of meals your family will actually eat. That’s enough…
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Sunday Coffee Chat: Four Easy Dinners, a 10-Minute Meal Plan, and Real-Life Kitchen Wins
Let’s start with the question I ask every week: what meal will your family actually eat this week? Not the Pinterest fantasy—the one they’ll clear off their plates without a fuss. Got one in mind? Pop it in the comments when you’re done reading so we can all borrow ideas. Meanwhile, here’s what I’m planning—simple,…
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Sunday Coffee Chat: Cooking Through Empty Nest Feelings and Prepping Meals for the Week
Good morning, friends. Today’s coffee chat feels a little different. My house is buzzing with emotions, the kind that only food and family can help settle. My daughter’s due past—yes, I might be a Gigi by the time you read this!—and in the meantime, my brain is scattered, my heart is restless, and my hands……
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Fall Comfort Meals: Simple Planning, Freezer Tips, and Real-Life Suppers
Good morning, friends! 🍂 The crisp fall air has officially arrived, and I’m here for it. Windows open, house chilly, sweaters and socks on, and that fresh autumn smell floating in—it just makes me feel alive again. If you’re like me, you probably find that your meals start to shift this time of year, too.…
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Meal Planning for Busy Weeks: Easy Summer-to-Fall Recipes, Tips, and Flavor Boosters
Good morning, friends! What a beautiful morning it is. Can you feel that hint of fall in the air? I sure can, and I absolutely love it! Now, I’m sure we’ll still get a few hot days before August wraps up, but this slightly cooler breeze makes me want to slow down and spend some…
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What’s Cooking This Week: Simple Summer Meals, Garden Goodness & Real-Life Kitchen Wins
This Week in My Kitchen: Summer Shifts, Easy Dinners, and Garden Goodness Happy Sunday, friends—and an early Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians! I hope your weekend is filled with sunshine, laughter, and maybe something delicious on your plate. I’m popping in this morning with a swollen eye (thanks, black flies!) and a full…
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Real Talk on Meal Prep, Feeding Teens, and Trying New Flavors
Sunday Morning Coffee Chat ☕ | Real Talk on Meal Prep, Feeding Teens, and Trying New Flavors Let’s talk meals, meal prep, and the everyday juggling act of feeding our families. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just trying to survive another week of dinner planning, this one’s for you. Last week, I asked: 👉 What two meals did you…
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Diabetic-Friendly Breakfast Meal Prep: Easy, Protein-Packed Ideas for Busy Mornings
If you’re anything like me, mornings can be a little chaotic. Between running a childcare business, managing teens, juggling community life, and keeping my own health on track as a Type 2 diabetic, breakfast sometimes takes a back seat. But over the years, I’ve learned that starting my day with a high-protein, low-carb breakfast makes a huge difference in…
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lets Talk Meals!
🍽️ Let’s talk meals! Last week was chaos—meetings, interviews, hockey awards, soccer prep—you name it. So I barely had time to eat. Anyone else have those weeks? That’s why I always try to keep grab-and-go meals in the fridge. Here’s a few of my go-to emergency fridge staples: • Rotisserie chicken 🐔 – throw it in wraps,…
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