So I did a sneaky thing and slipped away to Mexico last week. Tee hee. Yeah, I was kind of thinking I should get the travel ball rolling early in 2011, because, well, it’s just what I’m about. I get so much inspiration from visiting…

Whoa, is it actually this close to Christmas? Where the deuce have I been? I got a bit of a shock the other day when my dear friend Kiki asked me if I could share with her my favorite healthy holiday meal ideas. Yikes! I…

Holy cow, it’s September. This means that my honeymoon is almost over (sad face), summer is coming to a close (really big sad face), but harvest season is in full swing and autumn goodies are on their way! This is my consolation. While we still…

I was visiting my grandmother the other day, who lives in a very small town where everybody seems knows each other and everything is just more relaxed.We went out to the local café for lunch, and just as we walked in there was a huge…

I can’t believe that I haven’t posted this recipe for The Best Lentil Salad, Ever before. With picnic season in full swing here, I suddenly realized that I’ve been keeping this unbelievable salad recipe all to myself! This dish is probably one of the most-cooked…

Well, I suppose this is the last post in the warm winter salad month. February flew by, filled up with seasonal fare at its best. It can sometimes be a challenge to find my creative side when the ground has been frozen for 5 months,…

I don’t know whether it’s the warm salads or the fact that it’s light outside until 5 p.m. now (holy cow!!!), but I feel that February is going by very quickly. Thank goodness for that, I want spring! The next delicious dish on the menu…

My, my, my. It really seems like winter just won’t give up. I haven’t even caught a faint suggestion warmth or fresh breeze yet – you know, the kind that of day that just hints that spring is on its way? My latest fantasies for…