It's Wednesday!

FOOD

charcuterie anyone?

Holidays are here! It’s December and all is merry and bright right? Right?!

Anyways, the holidays always make me think of food and what treats my mouth might be enjoying this season. I had the pleasure of dried apricots dipped in chocolate last night! Thanks Jan! Those were amazing…

ummmm, i would DEMOLISH this

I usually skip out on the baking, and make nuts and bolts or more savory food types instead of the cookies. Cheese balls, quiches, I’m all about the balance of the sweet and the salty. It’s easy to see how we can get chubby around the holidays… Always be sure to drink water and remember, portion control! It’s no fun having holiday gut pain because of overeating.

green bean bake for the win!

EASIEST CHEESE BALL OF YOUR LIFE

• 1 BRICK CREAM CHEESE (ROOM TEMP)

• 1.5 CUPS SHREDDED OLD CHEDDAR

• 1/4 CUP DRIED CRAISINS

• 1 CUP TOASTED PECANS

• 2 TBLS MAPLE SYRUP

  MIX THE FIRST THREE INGREDIENTS WELL. SHAPE INTO A BALL. WRAP, AND LET SET IN FRIDGE FOR 30 MINS. TAKE OUT AND ROLL IN PECANS TO FULLY COVER THE BALL. POUR THE SYRUP OVER THE BALL JUST BEFORE YOU SERVE. ENJOY WITH RITZ CRACKERS OR YOUR FAVE CRISPY BREAD!

deelish…

If you try to make this let me know, I would love to know what you think! Also, if any of you have recipes, pop the links below! Merry, Merry!

It's Wednesday!

FOOD

Is it too soon to be thinking about baked foods? I mean, it’s still summer… I can’t help it. The planner in me is already looking for new recipes for the colder months. I often love one pot dishes and my photo montage this week is an ode to the skillet!

cheeseburger bake

mexican tempeh bake

tuna bake

All hail the skillet meal! I would love to get some of your recipes in the comments! Commenting not your thing? Fell free to drop your recipe in our inbox at salon@freshsirboutique.ca. Happy eating!

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It's Wednesday!

DRINK

So. Summer heat makes me thirsty. So do these…

It's Wednesday!

FOOD

With the warmer weather approaching, I switch up my menu at home. I usually make soup once a week in the colder months (great meal to double up and freeze half right away). That’s October to now. Starting in May, I exchange my soup making for salad making. My kids like vegetables so, I count myself blessed!

These jarred salads are easy to make, and virtually produce no waste when packaged in an old jar. For a heartier version, replace the lettuce with pasta or do both!

Bon appétit!

Monday Blog

Ideal ‘Me time’ day

Can you tell what my ultimate me-time day would be, based on the photos above? Relax, eat, drink and be well. In that order?? Some of you know that I went to Italy in September on a sort of eat/Praise/love type extravaganza. The dream ‘me-time’ day of all ‘me-time’ days except it was three weeks!

Monday Blog

Vegetarian Quinoa Chili Recipe - Yeah you heard me.