First off, I need to say this: Listen Closely and Pay Attention: this dessert is SUPER easy, but you NEED to start making it 1.5 days before you plan on serving it. It requires ~4 hours of freezing and then 8 hours of freezing time.I’ve seen Ice Cream recipes on Pinterest before, but I’ve never tried them because I don’t have ... Read More »
Author Archives: Jenn vanOosten
Valentine’s Day Breakfast: Simple Cinnamon Bun Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze
I know that the ‘thing’ to bring to Superbowl parties is Meat Wrapped in Meat, but I wasn’t really going to watch football, I was going to see Ash & Bloom do a live pre-superbowl and half-time show. So I just searched my Pinterest boards until I found something that looked too tasty to resist and that could be made ... Read More »
#GF Cinnamon Heart Chex Treats for Valentine’s Day #LMDConnector
We love Chex in our house. Not only are they gluten free, but they’re one of our favourite cereals to use when making treats! From Puppy Chow to Chex Mix and the fantastic variations of each, to crispy rice cereal squares – those little puffy squares are deserving vessels of yummy goodness. I have to admit. I wasn’t going to ... Read More »
Pepperoni Pizza Quiche
I decided far too late yesterday that I wanted to eat pizza for dinner. Two problems with this: 1) I couldn’t make pizza dough & have dinner on the table within 1.5 hours; 2) We’re trying to eat fewer wheat products, and a pizza crust doesn’t mesh with that goal. But, one day a few months ago, I bought a ... Read More »
Spicy Sausage & Pepper Penne Skillet
This was a meal that I distinctly remember eating (& liking! rare, because I didn’t like pasta when I was growing up) when I was living at home. I didn’t think of it for years until a friend on Facebook said one time, “I need help! I need a recipe for dinner that involves spicy sausage & pasta!” And boom. ... Read More »
Invisible Ink Meets the 21st Century: Augmented Reality #CheerForGold with General Mills!
As of today, the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics are only 19 days away! Do you know how I know that? Besides being just a little obsessed with the Olympics, I have this SUPER handy app on my phone that tells me how many days left until the Olympics start. And let me take pics of myself & the kids with ... Read More »
5 Tips for Surviving the Transition from 1 to 2 with a Toddler at Home #SearsMom
Two years ago right now, my husband & I were coming around to the very real fact that we were going to be parents for the second time. DS was only 10 months, and I am not a good pregnant person. Really. I thought that I’d be great at it, but it turns out that pregnancy is just something that ... Read More »
Olympic Snacking & Giveaway #ProudToBeCDN
With the upcoming Winter Olympics, the excitement in our house is building. Sliding on the ice has become “speed-skating”. Mini-hockey games in the basement have become full-out Olympic events. Sledding down our hill has become “bobsled.” We are so excited to cheer on Team Canada as they compete in Sochi. We’re also looking forward to learning about other countries, and cheering on ... Read More »
Getting Started in 2014 – Moving Past the Gluttony (iPod Nano Review @StaplesCanada)
Ah, January. Time for reflections, wishes, & resolutions. While it’s cliche and utterly predictable to be jumping onto the bandwagon with renewed commitments to fitness and eating well, I will be the first to produce my ticket for the “New Year, New You!” train! The holidays are ending, and this is just some of what people left at our house since New ... Read More »
Tip: How to Easily Remove those Sticky Thriftstore Price Tags
I make a habit of scouting out the kitchen section of every thrift store that I go to. I’m not entirely sure why, or what, specifically, I’m looking for, but I often come home with dishes. Most of the time they’re Corelle dishes to go with our mis-matched set, but this time I found these super cute little mugs for ... Read More »