Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Year after year I come back to this recipe in the spring and summer. While the title makes it sounds time consuming, these Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts with Goat cheese are beyond easy to make and I love that I can prep them hours ahead of dinner. Almond Crusted Chicken Breasts With Goat Cheese 1/2 …
(Updated April 2025 – same delicious smoothie, new favourite status) This blueberry date smoothie came together by accident during one of those “use what you’ve got” mornings, and it turned out to be chef’s kiss. Naturally sweet from dates and loaded with fibre, this blueberry date smoothie has become my go-to breakfast when I need …
I love anything with lemon in it and this Lemon Blueberry Loaf is no exception. Perfect for just about any occasion, it’s a cinch to whip up. While I love making this in the summer when blueberries are seasonal, you can also make it in the winter and substitute in frozen blueberries. Lemon Blueberry loaf …
Oh sweet, sweet summer, where art thou? Spring has teased us with a handful of warm days but nothing quite like the lazy days that summer can bring. I for one, am ready to spring into action, or rather inaction, when summer finally does arrive. My plan is to have as many simple meals for …
There are two things that go hand in hand in my opinion, barbecuing and entertaining. There’s just something about entertaining around the grill that makes having people over more fun than usual. Throwing dinner on the grill means that meals are less stuffy, and getting a little sauce on your chin is no big deal. …
I had my first mango lassi a few months ago at a local Indian restaurant. Since that time I’ve been obsessed with how to make a mango lassi. It wasn’t as easy as I thought. I tried fresh mango and frozen mango but nothing was really coming close the one I first fell in love …
There is a method to my madness in this space, and it’s this; Life in Pleasantville is and always will be a record of my time here for my daughters. Yes, I write with you in mind, but ultimately this is where I hope my children will come to find that favourite recipe I used …
As a Canadian, there are two things that run in my veins; patriotic pride and maple syrup. It’s true. I’m crazy sweet….once you get to know me. Okay, I kid, but I do love the nectar of the gods, maple syrup, intensely. I am always looking for ways to include this syrupy sweetness into my …
