Simple baked fish

Baking fish has always been an intimidating task to most (not least my wife) for some reason. I never saw it as difficult protein to work with, but I can see how the balance of having a “fishy” tasting fish versus one with over powering flavour, or overcooking versus under-cooking can be challenging. Here’s a…

Switch up your daily photos (even more)

Based on my previous post on “Switch up your daily photos”, apparently some wanted more, some said 7 tips are not enough, stop being cheap and dish out some more you greedy old bat.  So, since I cave easily to the regular combination of insults, peer pressure, and threats, here are some additional 7 easy…

The Humble Bruschetta

Bruschetta is one of those things that people take for granted, but once they are prepared and in front of human mouths, they will fly off in no time. They are light, familiar and great for anytime of day. They are healthy and more importantly tasty. As appetizers or late dinner entrees, you can never…

Fig Walnut Cake

A very warm, almost savoury (but not quite) semi sweet loafy cake. Very nutritious and exotic with a range of flavours people will get in layers. Great with the older crowd and those with discerning tastes for desserts. Time: About 1 hour and 45min Serves: 10+ Good for: People coming for tea/afternoon- tea Exotic flavour…

Easing my kid’s move

Moving to a new city, let alone a new country is an anxious driven experience.  More so for children than adults surely.  Even though my wife and I are both Canadian, we met in Dubai, got married there, and had our son there.  At 7 years he visited the country but only two weeks at…

Where to go?

Deciding where to go on a trip can be overwhelming, you might not have an idea of where you want to go, for how long and how.  Budget is an issue, and time constraints can be limiting to, but they are only one factor that can affect your decision.  So here are a few (additional)…

An every day hearty soup

I’m a huge fan of soups, especially if you are trying to eat healthier.  They fill you up and you can jam pack them with veggies and healthy goodies without really tasting all those veggies (which is great for kids).  They are a light dinner which is easy on your bowl especially if you plan…

How to register your baby in Ontario

Congratulations – so you had a new baby. A million things might be going through your mind already (including the lack of sleep), but to add to the pressure you’ll need to make sure your baby’s paper work is in order to get hem as part of the “system”. Here’s a quick guide of what…