Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
The beaches in Southwest Ontario are great family destinations – often underrated because they’re not a tropical destination. For people who haven’t enjoyed the local spots, they’re missing out! Many are conveniently located along Lake Huron and Erie’s coastlines, which means they’re close enough for day trips and weekend stays. With so many great beaches …
These delicious and easy salmon cakes are going to please even your pickiest of eaters! Freezer-friendly and gluten-free! It’s a win for everyone! Do you remember when you were a kid and not wanting to eat a particular food? The groaning and moaning you did over it? Gagging? Yes, me too and one of my …
When you’re short on time but big on aspiration, this recipe will definitely save your life! 2-Ingredient 7UP Cupcakes make delicious and simple Strawberry Shortcakes in a jiffy. Dierks Bentley’s “What was I thinking?” kept going around inside my head. Seriously, I must have had a little something wrong (or a lot) with my head that …
What did you want to be when you grew up? When I was a very little girl I wanted to be a large animal veterinarian. I imagined myself travelling in a dusty pickup truck from farm to farm in red cowgirl boots treating and cuddling sick horses. By grade six my dreams had shifted and …
Meatballs on a stick, what could be more simple and delicious. Whether you are looking for an easy recipe for entertaining or something fun for camping, Beef Kafta is the perfect solution! I was looking for something a little different to BBQ last weekend and I came up with this version of the popular Lebanese …
Tell me if this sounds like a familiar scene at your house: Yelling, “WHERE’S MY PHONE?” at least once per day. Spending five minutes of your life you’ll never get back untangling power cords. Searching every dusty corner and under couch cushions for the right charger for your phone. Damn you, manufacturers. Vowing …
Last night my eight-year-old daughter Lola and I were lucky enough to attend Broadway Across Canada’s musical production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is currently playing at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre from October 25th until October 30th. Having attended a Broadway Across Canada performance before, I knew to expect all …
Spooky Snacks the Kids Will Love! Is anyone else into the whole theme food idea? I think it’s fun to make snacks that reflect the nearest holiday! The kids really enjoy them! These fun healthy Halloween snacks are super easy to throw together! Healthy Halloween snacks may sound like a contradiction of words but healthy …
