(Pronounced ah-sigh-ee)I was curious about Açai bowls for some time before I tried one. It was in New York where I happened upon a small place near our hotel where I finally gave in. I was buying a couple of smoothies for our breakfast and impulsively added the Açai bowl to our order. I was…
Category: Feeding the Kids
Bacon and Egg Pasta / Spaghetti
Growing up this was our favourite pasta dish. I recall my parents making this together and throwing the strings of spaghetti onto the wall behind the stove to check it was cooked Al Dente! We didn’t truly understand what that meant, we were just excited to see food being thrown. And by our parents no…
Mushroom Risotto
I remember the first time I tried risotto. I was completely amazed at this savoury rice pudding-like dish. I was hooked instantly and couldn’t wait to have more. Once I learned how to make it, it became a regular in my meal planning. It also happens to be one of the few foods my children…
Banana Bread Pancakes
We eat a LOT of bananas in this household. Usually we can consume about four bunches in a week. Easily! Now, there are five of us so I suppose it isn’t too hard when you consider each of us having one most days. However, every once in a while something seems to change and suddenly…
Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Like chocolate cake, only better. I have stopped ordering chocolate cake for dessert when we go out. It is the utter disappointment of having this delectable slice arrive at your table and your first bite is dry. Brownies however, usually you can be sure you will be happy with it. Even if it doesn’t have…
The Food Obsessive 