COVID Life Through the Eyes of a 14-Year-Old You adults are probably finding quarantine pretty rough – you have to find ways to entertain your kids, work has become more of a hassle, and you’re probably bored most of the day. I get it. But do you ever wonder what quarantine is like from a…
A friend of mine sent me this recipe as she thought it would be something we’d like. And she was right on the money. It was delicious – and it made enough for the five of us to have two full meals. There is a bit of prep in terms of chopping veggies – but…
I am living two lives. One is slow and quiet and enjoyable. It’s the one where I get to relax at home and spend time with my kids – time I’ve never had before. And time I’ll probably never get again. The other one is cloistering and overwhelming and frankly quite horrible. This one keeps…
Another recipe sent my way by my friend Sandra – these took a bit of prep but can easily be made ahead of time and cooked at dinner time. Alternatively, the original recipe (found at Once Upon A Chef) says they can be baked ahead of time and even frozen before being thawed and re-heated.…
One of the major themes in my middle grade/young adult novel, The History of Hilary Hambrushina, is mother-daughter relationships. Like several of the other young characters, Hilary has a turbulent relationship with her mother. Writing this book has caused me to reflect on my own relationship with my mother and its evolution. With the exception…
I’m in a discombobulatory free-fall right now. And if I may speak for everyone else – I believe we all are. The last time I felt this topsy-turvy was when I brought a baby home for the very first time. I was thrown into a tailspin of confusion like nothing I’d ever experienced before. Day…
Yet another simple and delicious recipe courtesy of my friend Melanie. Originally hailing from Food.com, I’ve made a few changes below. Everyone over here loved it – kids included. All our plates were literally licked clean. Enjoy. Ingredients: 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut in half)* 1 large onion, chopped 1 large red bell pepper,…
If you’re looking for a family-friendly movie that everyone will enjoy – then check out Onward – now streaming on Disney +. At first, I found it a bit heavy-handed from my adult high horse – but once I settled in, I actually liked it. Tanya’s Score: Good* Rated: PG Starring: Spider-Man; Andy Dwyer;…
My friend and neighbour Lise found this recipe and sent it my way. Not only is it relatively simple to make, it’s also delicious. We snacked on it over here – but I think it would go nicely with a bowl of soup or chili – even as a burger bun. I have it on…
Eight weeks and one day ago, I replaced my Brita water filter – then the world went crazy and I didn’t even see it coming. I’m a creature of habit and routine which means every two months, I religiously change that filter. I crack open a fresh one and hold it under a gentle water…
