A little while ago, my parents went to a wedding to celebrate the marriage of longtime friends. The ceremony itself was within a parish, and the reception took place at Copetown Woods Golf Club in, you guessed it, Copetown, Ontario. My parents were thoroughly impressed with this venue, as well as the food served for … More Have you been to The Bistro at Copetown Woods Golf Club?
A few days ago, my dad’s side of the family got together for a lovely dinner to celebrate my Nagymama’s (grandmother, in Hungarian) birthday. We tend to celebrate her birthday with the entire family every year, and this year was no exception. We went to Devlin’s Country Bistro in Mount Pleasant and enjoyed a tremendous … More Let’s make pecan pie
A couple of evenings ago, I made a dish for dinner for Blaine and I that I’ve prepared a handful of times before. I was pleasantly surprised when Blaine, upon finishing eating, went for seconds and told me that this particular dinner was phenomenal, and furthermore, that he always thoroughly enjoys this dish when I … More Craving pasta? Make this
Water filters are important, sure, but up until recently, I can’t say I’ve devoted a tremendous amount of time to thinking about them and the benefits they offer. Since I was diagnosed with Lyme disease, however, the concept of water filtration and its importance has a lot more significance to me than it did, and … More Should you be using a water filter?
I genuinely feel as though casseroles are the subject of a tremendous amount of unwarranted scrutiny. For whatever reason, a lot of us fail to be overly keen toward the concept of ingesting a casserole of some sort, but I cannot fathom or determine why – casseroles are the shit, and you can make a … More Check out this casserole
As per yesterday’s post, today is a continuation of the topic of collagen and whether or not you should incorporate it into your daily supplement routine. I’m not a doctor by any means, nor am I a medical expert, so be sure to do your own research and consult with your family doctor prior to … More Here are some benefits collagen offers
As per my mother’s recommendation, I’ve been taking collagen for probably over a year now. I was aware that collagen is a fantastic supplement to take to promote hair, nail and skin health, but that was the extent of my collagen knowledge at the time I first started using it. I’ve been pleasantly surprised to … More Should you be using collagen?
Blaine and I don’t dabble in a whole lot of entertaining, but the odd time we do, I like to ensure I make a meal that not only (hopefully) pleases everyone’s tastebuds, but furthermore, enables guests to feel at ease and comfort. By that I mean I don’t want to prepare something ridiculously fancy, but … More Make this for your next dinner
Come summertime, it can be difficult trying to ensure you’re consuming enough water and electrolytes when you’re working outside in the heat. We know maintaining hydration and electrolyte balance is significant when you’re sweating excessively, but a lot of us are unaware of how to go about getting these electrolytes back into our bodies, and … More Need an energy boost? Try Nuun Sport
Onion rings are the shit, and anyone who says otherwise is a liar. I realize those are fighting words to start off a post, but now that I have your attention, let’s chat about these delightful things commonly known as onion rings. They’re nothing fancy or special, but they’re tasty as hell, and homemade ones … More Let’s make homemade onion rings
When I first heard of the term SIBO, I thought I was hearing things, to be honest, so not to worry if you figured your eyes were deceiving you when you read the title of today’s post. SIBO is an acronym that stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, and I’m about to give you the … More What the heck is SIBO?
After writing a post about the series Blaine and I have been watching called Alone, I’ve found myself more attentive to survival information and knowledge as of late. My new interest is a bit laughable, really; whilst sitting in the comfort of my own home, eating snacks and drinking coffee, I’m watching people who actually … More Could you live off the land?
For anyone unfamiliar with the term breakfast bowl, not to fret; I’m not even necessarily sure this term exists, but it does now thanks to my own ingenuity. A breakfast bowl is similar to a burrito bowl, but instead of containing ingredients commonly found within burritos, a breakfast bowl contains ingredients and food commonly associated … More Here’s how to make a breakfast bowl
When I was younger, I did not enjoy the taste nor texture of chicken thighs. I couldn’t tell what exactly it was about the texture and taste of this cut of chicken that set me off, but it did, and I avoided eating chicken thighs as much as I possibly could. It, understandably, used to … More Here’s how to make some baked chicken thighs
I caught wind of using vanilla extract as bug repellent a little while ago, and to be honest, I had a hard time believing it. Vanilla is arguably my favourite scent in existence, and considering it smells so sweet and lovely, I wouldn’t think it would be something that would be effective in keeping insects … More Using vanilla extract as … bug repellent?
Hacks, in all forms, are something I can absolutely appreciate. When we come across a helpful piece of information or knowledge that relates to something we make frequent use of in our lives is one thing, but to unveil a more efficient or time-conscious method is another, and I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t enjoy … More You’re going to wish you knew these tricks sooner
While I don’t manage to make a trip out to the nearest Costco as often as I should, especially in the summer months here on the farm, I am fortunate enough to have a mom and sister who, before going to Costco for themselves, always ask me if there is anything I might need for … More Looking for a tasty treat? Look no further
This past weekend I attended a function involving my dad’s family. It was nice to see my cousins again; now that we’re older and growing up and whatnot, we don’t see each other as often as we once did. We all enjoyed a barbecue and some dessert, and one dessert option was a lovely blueberry … More Here is how to make some scrumptious blueberry cake
Yesterday’s post discussing ginseng hopefully provided anyone who read it with a firmer understanding of how exactly it is produced. I didn’t mention each and every step involved in the complete process of growing ginseng, from start to finish, but I did provide you with the gist of the method. For today’s post, I thought … More What health benefits does ginseng offer?
I’m a bit of a hypocrite when it comes to the title of today’s post; I’ve never had the privilege of sampling peach pie myself, so I really can’t deem my title to be entirely appropriate. I have, however, heard from plenty of different people that peach pie is one of their favourite desserts to … More Praise for peach pie
Fish tacos, when prepared correctly, absolutely slap, in my own humble opinion. My use of the word slap, in this case, is to indicate excellence. It’s a term the young kids are using these days. I fucking adore fish tacos, and I order them just about any time I spot them on a menu in … More Here’s how to make homemade fish tacos
If anyone would like to take this opportunity to applaud me for composing such a delightfully witty and whimsical title for today’s post, now is your chance. Now that we have gotten that out of the way, let’s get into it, shall we? I’m not a huge cake eater. I do like cake, don’t get … More Craving cake but no time to bake? Read this
If you happened to read the title of today’s post aloud, in the presence of others, and someone countered your exclamation with bless you, I would not be surprised. KürtÅ‘skalács isn’t exactly the most common word, and furthermore, I imagine it is one most folks aren’t entirely familiar with. Referencing onesweetharmony.com, KürtÅ‘skalács is the Hungarian … More Here is how to make KürtÅ‘skalács
It truly blows my mind how many people I encounter that have lived in either the city of Brantford itself or Brant County for years that are not familiar with the Brantford International Villages festival. It’s been around for a while (since 1974, to be exact), and the Villages are something that is rather near … More If you haven’t heard of the Brantford International Villages festival, read this
I like Oreos, but I wouldn’t say I love them. They’re tasty, don’t get me wrong, but when it comes to original Oreo cookies, personally, I’d rather nibble on a homemade chocolate chip cookie. Blaine likes Oreos, so I purchase mini snack-sized ones for him to take in his lunch when he is at work. … More Oreo showdown: which flavour is best?
Steamed dumplings have held their place close to my heart for quite a few years now. If I remember correctly, I believe the first time I ever sampled steamed dumplings was at The Mandarin, a well-known buffet-style restaurant here in Ontario, Canada. I couldn’t believe I hadn’t tried steamed dumplings sooner considering their phenomenal, dynamic … More If you’re a fan of dumplings, read this
When it comes to bruschetta, I think most people are a fan. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever heard anyone say they don’t like bruschetta, and the only logical explanation I can come up with for not being a bruschetta advocate is a dislike of tomatoes, perhaps. Regardless, hear me when … More Have a hankering for bruschetta chicken? Look no further
Yesterday’s post discussed the concept of detoxing the body. If you missed it, I basically provided some information, referencing a source, regarding detoxing and an overview of some of the reasons why one might be inclined to detox, and furthermore, some of the benefits of and reasons for doing so. Today’s post will again address … More Read this to learn how to detox your body
Bodily detoxification is a concept that has been around the block once or twice, and its presence isn’t exactly new. I do think, though, that perhaps more people are familiar with detoxing in today’s day and age compared to 50, or 100 years ago; I can’t say for certain whether or not Mother Teresa was … More Read this before you detox
This past weekend, I had my mom, dad and sister come over for dinner at mine and Blaine’s home for Father’s Day. I’ve been slacking in the hosting department in the context of having my immediate family over to our home for some meals, so I figured Father’s Day would be a fitting opportunity. I … More Hosting a dinner? Make this
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