• Menu
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to main content

Life In Pleasantville

Food, Travel, Life

  • Home
  • Travel
    • Canada
      • Ontario
      • Quebec
    • Caribbean
      • Jamaica
    • Europe
      • France
      • Holland
      • Italy
    • Mexico
    • RVing
    • Tahiti
    • United States
      • California
      • The Florida Keys
      • New York City
  • Food & Drink
  • Life
    • Divorce
    • Humour
    • Parenting
  • TV & Radio
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Travel
    • Canada
      • Ontario
      • Quebec
    • Caribbean
      • Jamaica
    • Europe
      • France
      • Holland
      • Italy
    • Mexico
    • RVing
    • Tahiti
    • United States
      • California
      • The Florida Keys
      • New York City
  • Food & Drink
  • Life
    • Divorce
    • Humour
    • Parenting
  • TV & Radio

Welcome to Pleasantville. 

The Latest

I Got 99 Problems, But My Taxes Ain’t One of Them

A few years ago I pulled on my big girl pants and did something I swore I’d never do. My taxes. All by myself. It was liberating to finally conquer…

I Got 99 Problems, But My Taxes Ain’t One of ThemRead More

Family Courts Are Failing, It’s Time For a Change

I have struggled with where to pick up the thread to tell this story, because as with all divorce stories, it’s complicated. If I tug on one small piece the…

Family Courts Are Failing, It’s Time For a ChangeRead More

Who Do You Drive Safely For? My Cautionary Tale on All-Season Tires

I used to be that person, the one who thought that you didn’t need winter tires. I used to say that only bad drivers got in trouble on winter roads…

Who Do You Drive Safely For? My Cautionary Tale on All-Season TiresRead More

Why You Should Travel to Mississauga (Yes, I said Mississauga)

“You’re going where?”, my friend asked with a perplexed look on her face.  “Mississauga,” I said. “But why? What’s in Mississauga?”.  Ah, dear friend, a lot as it turns out.…

Why You Should Travel to Mississauga (Yes, I said Mississauga)Read More

ordering takeout and bingeing tv

Five Simple Pleasures I’ll Never Give Up and a Giveaway

It’s been almost a year since our world turned upside down, and we are all chomping at the bit to resume our normal life. Personally I spend an inordinate amount of time daydreaming…

Five Simple Pleasures I’ll Never Give Up and a GiveawayRead More

30 days not drinking

How Do you Celebrate 30 Days Not Drinking?

Here’s a funny/not funny quagmire I found myself in recently. I quit drinking for 30 days. That’s not the dilemma. No, the dilemma was, how do I celebrate the milestone…

How Do you Celebrate 30 Days Not Drinking?Read More

Don’t Let the Door Hit You On the Way Out 2020

Women. The walking wounded of 2020 are limping, battered and bruised, towards the new year with mixed emotions. Shellshocked, we’ve learned to no longer tempt fate and question if things…

Don’t Let the Door Hit You On the Way Out 2020Read More

Embracing Small Joys In Carols, Chicken, Christmas Lights & Cuddles

The clocks have fallen back, and that to me is the surest sign that the season of comfort and joy is upon us. With shorter days, colder temps, and longer…

Embracing Small Joys In Carols, Chicken, Christmas Lights & CuddlesRead More

Lose the 2019 Mindset: 10 Tasks To Do Now So You Can Slack Later

Yesterday I spent the day pursuing stress free, mindless activities. I planted an indoor garden, read a book that did not try to fix me in any way, and watched…

Lose the 2019 Mindset: 10 Tasks To Do Now So You Can Slack LaterRead More

Ready to Catch A Bunny?

You might catch more than a rabbit with this wildly addictive treat.

Recipes

Everyone should be in the kitchen. That’s where the food is.

Cranberry Streusel Muffins – A Recipe and Redemption Story

Have you ever popped a cranberry in your mouth? They’re awful. Truly horrid little…

Cranberry Streusel Muffins – A Recipe and Redemption StoryRead More

homemade marshmallows in hot chocolate

Heavenly Homemade Marshmallows (Never Pick Up Store Bought Again)

I had never tasted homemade marshmallows until I was well into my 30s, but…

Heavenly Homemade Marshmallows (Never Pick Up Store Bought Again)Read More

Decadent Kitchen Sink Brownies – Leave No Sweets Behind

After eight months eating my way through a pandemic, my baking cupboard is a…

Decadent Kitchen Sink Brownies – Leave No Sweets BehindRead More

Overnight Raspberry Skillet French Toast

Overnight Skillet Raspberry French Toast – Love in a Pan

Sometimes breakfast is just breakfast, and sometimes it’s a work of art. Case in…

Overnight Skillet Raspberry French Toast – Love in a PanRead More

stack of banana walnut pancakes

Banana Walnut Pancakes with Caramelized Banana Topping

This recipe for Banana Walnut Pancakes with Caramelized Banana Topping is like a tale…

Banana Walnut Pancakes with Caramelized Banana ToppingRead More

Pineapple Carrot Quick Bread – The Pandemic Baking Comeback

We’re baking again right? Because it feels like my need to bake all the…

Pineapple Carrot Quick Bread – The Pandemic Baking ComebackRead More

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, Irresistible and Simple

I’m a bad girl when it comes to food. Dirty fantasies for me include…

Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower Bites, Irresistible and SimpleRead More

Homemade Real Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

So today I’m going to share my recipe for real mint chocolate chip ice…

Homemade Real Mint Chocolate Chip Ice CreamRead More

browned butter dessert

Browned Butter Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Blondies

Browned butter is one of those irresistible tastes in life like the corner piece…

Browned Butter Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip BlondiesRead More

Let's Get Social - Physically Distanced Of Course

There’s a good chance I’m hanging out in one of these places right now.

Facebook Instagram

Recipe Categories

Looking for something to make for dinner? Maybe a healthy late night snack? Find a recipe by category below.

Appetizers

Appetizers

Barbecue

Barbecue
lemon blueberry loaf

Breads

Breads

Breakfast

Breakfast

Chicken

Chicken

Desserts

Desserts

Fish

Fish
leftover turkey sandwich

Lunch

Lunch

Pasta

Pasta

Salads

Salads
Greek Picnic Salad, toss together in a large skillet and serve at room temperature

Sides

Sides

Snacks

Snacks
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy
  • Contact