Recipes

If a martini can be dirty & delicious with the addition of olives, why can’t fish? No need to shake or stir – let the steam inside the parchment pouch do the work of infusing the olive flavors into the fish. Snapper in parchment is a dinner host’s best friend. The fish can be completely prepped & refrigerated up to a day in advance. 20 minutes before you plan to serve dinner, pop them in the preheated oven. Fresh is key for this recipe! I recommend using only fresh fish fillets for this dish. The recipe is inspired by Ina...

A fun printable matching game for kids, this Alice in Wonderland Memory Game is perfect for an Alice in Wonderland movie night – or just some Disney-inspired fun! Alice in Wonderland Printable Game While planning our Queen of Hearts Valentine’s Party, I was making a bunting banner with playing cards and thought I’d look up some Alice-inspired playing cards online. While the cards were really pretty and would make a great gift for an Alice in Wonderland fan, they were a bit too expensive for me to want to buy for my 5 year old. Instead, I thought I’d make...

Like many parents, I want to raise smart kids who reach their full potential. But as a pediatric nutritionist and mom, I know that parents face a reality that's hard to deny: While certain foods with nutrients like omega-3 DHA, choline and iron help promote brain development, the truth is young children aren't eager to eat these foods.Why is food important for brain development?It is well-known that food, and the nutrients it contains, helps the brain develop, grow and function. During infancy and the first 1,000 days, the brain is rapidly growing, laying the scaffolding and blueprint for information transmission,...

Finding the best gifts for him can be challenging. You may have gotten lucky in the past with anniversary, birthday and Christmas gifts, but try searching for a meaningful present when there isn’t a celebratory occasion involved – it’s daunting. What exactly do you give the man in your life (boyfriend, husband, father, or maybe even your boss) to show how much you appreciate them. If he’s an undercover geek who loves gizmos, smart home devices could be just the ticket. He might be a spirits connoisseur whose bar could benefit from some fancy tequilas or glassware upgrades. He may be the simple type...

A non-profit group in Newfoundland and Labrador is advocating to change provincial policy so that more Atlantic Canadians are eating fish caught off their shores, rather than buying from suppliers abroad.Did you find this article inspiring? Every share, pin, comment and like helps!