Let’s analyze Super Bowl viewers

Last weekend was Super Bowl LVI. Whether you watched it or not, there is always a lot of pre- and postgame chatter. It amuses me how viewers are so very distinct, falling into five categories of viewing: for the game, for the party or food, for the halftime show, and/or for the ads. Then, there are the non-viewers who take …

Whipping up a five-day meal plan

This time of year seems to be particularly busy, so I’ve been trying to find shortcuts to meal preparation, while trying to avoid leftovers. I feel like I may have cracked the code with my latest five-day meal plan, so I’m sharing it in case anyone else is feeling like they’ve run out of steam. I’ll suggest five meals that …

Food baby nesting offers delicious sense of satisfaction

When you’re pregnant, you enter a nesting phase where you have a palpable need to get your house ready for the impending bundle of joy. Setting up a beautiful, functional room for the baby is top of mind, including cleaning, painting, and buying a lot of gear. My nesting right now is kitchen-related, as I seem to be getting ready …

Vegas off the strip

Las Vegas to me is adult Disneyland. There are colourful characters, bright colours and lights, games, and rides. If you aren’t into gambling however, venture off the strip to more interesting places for different physical activities, learning opportunities, life experiences, and culinary treats. Most recently, I started my “Vegas” off-the-strip experience with a trip to Red Rock Canyon. Hiking around …

It’s called Fat Tuesday for reason — beware the foodoo

People ask, “Where did you go? What did you see?” when I returned from New Orleans. I blurt out a few destinations, but run out of words quickly. If only they’d ask, “What did you eat?” Then I’d have all kinds of stories. I’ll pretend you’ve asked. My first succulent stop was a Po’ Boy. Take a slightly crusty French …