Month: August 2016

Rainbow Hummus Pinwheels 

So as much as I look forward to summer and enjoy being home with my kids,I secretly get excited about back to school. Yes, I’m happy that they kids get back into their routine again and things will be more organized around the house…but I’m also excited about a new class, new students and a… Read More

Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie

What a great refreshing idea to change up your smoothie game.  Watermelon is light and summery; I added chia seeds for extra protein but you can also add a scoop of your favourite protein powder if you wish (make sure it’s a light coloured one, the green will take away from the beautiful colour otherwise). … Read More

Pasta with Meaty Tomato Sauce

Ok so here’s an easy tomato sauce recipe that’s so tasty, everyone licked their plates clean ?. The trick to making a sweet tasting tomato sauce is time! It needs to cook on low/simmer for a few hours for that beautiful taste.  For 6 people (I had leftovers but used it to make a nice… Read More

Garden Eggplant and Tomato Pasta

​ So when you’re out on the water, you want to come back for lunch and prepare something that requires very little time to prepare so that we can refuel and get back to having fun! Oh and did I mention that this recipe uses our garden/in season eggplants and ripe tomatoes to give a… Read More

Week Two – Letting Go

So I knew it was bound to happen. Eventually I would have to give in to the yumminess surrounding me. Bread, pizza, pasta, prosciutto, mozzarella, gelato, porchetta, prosecco, parmigiana,  the list goes on. … Read More

Week one…living ‘la Bella vita’

So one week down and less than two to go. I say that because we always looks a day to jet lag and saying hello to family and another day to packing and saying good bye. These next few days are going to go by so fast but I’m just loving living in the moment.… Read More