Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
I loved winter as a kid, and now that I have a kid I love winter again, but during the in-between years winter and I were not friends. Now, I love playing with my daughter in the snow and the hours spent on a toboggan, and even how she “helps” me shovel the driveway. Even …
Given my love for enormous food items, it’s hard to believe I had never heard of a Muffuletta until a fateful stop-over in Syracuse. Upon checking in to the hotel, the girl at the desk asked if I needed any restaurant recommendations. It was late in the evening, so my choices were limited to a …
It’s finally happening. After generations of unpronounceable ingredients resulting in hyper orange powder and a somewhat passable cheese flavor, Kraft Foods announced that they are changing ingredients in their much loved Kraft Dinner Mac and Cheese recipe. Starting in 2016 Kraft is going to use natural ingredients such as paprika and turmeric to color the …
If there’s one meal that is sure to cause a unanimous chorus of approval around here, it’s taco night. And we all know how much that sound is music to the ears for the meal planner in the family. The fact that I put taco holders ahead of Tiffany’s on my Christmas list tells …
The last few weeks I’ve felt like “The Flash” on speed. Maybe not my entire body, but my brain anyway. It’s the time of year when all of my worlds collide: job, volunteering, and hobbies. Throw in a season-change and our poor dog’s out-of-control allergies translate to the entire family being up all night listening …
So much to do today. I’m readying my house for 8 extra people this weekend, so I’m going to get this post up lickety split and then head for my kitchen! First up is this Beef & Veggie Mushroom Sauce over Rice from Ottawa Valley Moms. This is a favourite childhood recipe of Crystal’s. Mara’s …
The long weekend is here, the long weekend is here!! I have plans to barbecue and drink summery drinks outside. Probably much like 95% of the Canadian population plans to do this weekend. So if you’re looking for some food inspiration look no further. Enjoy this week’s Good Eats Friday – Long Weekend Edition. First …
It’s Good Eats Friday and lookie loo here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail……ready to get you all jacked up on sugar. Who am I to argue with a bunny? I’m just going to keep with the theme and hand over some sugar-laden recipes to help you along. I’m giving that way. First …
