Colourful Palate

Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadians! This day is not just special because I’m Canadian, but because it’s also my Dad’s birthday! We have big plans going on for today, but first…I have to introduce to you my new-found love…Vanilla Milkshakes! Who knew you could have something SO creamy, indulgent, and Continue reading »

I’m back! Sorry it’s been a few days…there was a lot of traveling involved with this weekend’s concerts, and things took a little longer than expected. But I’m here now…bringing you a new favourite of mine. Continue reading »

I love pancakes to the moon and back. They’re just so flipping good (yes, that was almost a pun)!

Here’s one of my favourite pancake recipes. Because of the bananas in the batter you don’t need any sweetener Continue reading »

I remember my first time eating gelato…it was at a huge, indoors Farmer’s Market and I had never even heard of the Italian ice-cream. It was perfect…it wasn’t as rich as ice-cream, but it was still so Continue reading »

I have a confession. When I make cookies, I really don’t want the cookies…I want the dough. I’m not even really a cookie fan (unless there’s serious chocolate involved Continue reading »

I think I’ve discovered a secret. It concerns my dreadful mid-afternoon cravings for something sweet. Come on, don’t make me feel alone and pretend that your sweet tooth doesn’t ever kick in. If we all just admit that the four-year old in all of us likes sweet things, we’ll all come out of denial and be so much the happier Continue reading »

It’s all about the green veggies. Come on, I know you’ve heard it…over and over. Eat more salads. Drink green juice. Have you tried green smoothies? Eat your peas…all of them. Drop the cookie…eat a lettuce leaf instead.

Though, I’m not sure Continue reading »