If you’re one of the many people concerned about eating too much these days, particularly afternoon and evening snacking, I have one question for you: Are you eating enough for lunch? ( Breakfast matters too, but I’m just focusing on lunch today.) Eating more than you’re comfortable with is a complicated…
Did you pick up a few bags of frozen vegetables to get you through the pandemic? Have they made it out of the freezer yet? They’re easy to ignore, aren’t they? If you’ve ever heard me speak, you know I’m a big proponent of frozen vegetables. We all know they’re…
This simple soup comes together in no time. Enjoy it with a whole-wheat roll and you’ve got a light, simple meal loaded with both veggies and flavour. Or top each bowl with some chopped avocado or homemade baked tortilla chips. If you’re using store-bought salsa, look for a brand with…
There was so much interest in last week’s post about feeding a family with diverse preferences that I wanted to share one of the kid-friendlier recipes in my 30-Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook , this Roasted Tomato and Chicken Pasta. I use chicken thighs because they’re more forgiving than breasts, and easier on the budget, which helps if you’re feeding a…
I’ve got another chickpea recipe for you and I think you’re going to love it. The last one I sent ( Electric Chickpeas ) had the highest open rate of any email I’ve sent this year (!), so more recipes it is. I’m sticking with the legume/pulse theme (dry peas, lentils, beans…
500 meal and snack ideas? I know what you’re thinking. Has she lost it completely? I sometimes put too much information in blog posts. But this isn’t one of those times, promise. I’m just celebrating a milestone: There are now over 500 posts on Instagram with the hashtag #sweetspotfood. (A quick…
Welcome to week #4 of my four-week meal plan sharing experiment. (If you missed them, you might want to check out the introduction/week #1 , week #2, and/or week #3 .) The meal planning theme of the week is summer… Temperatures are rising, my kids will be back from their rainy Saskatchewan fishing/camping trip, and Calgarians are…
This week’s meal plan will be unique because my kids are going fishing in Saskatchewan, so I’m planning more adult-friendly food and experimenting with a few new recipes. My preference is vegetarian with a bit of fish, so it’s that when the kids are away. If you missed them, you…