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Blueberry and Grilled Chicken Salad with Raspberry Habanero Vinaigrette

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This Blueberry and Grilled Chicken Salad with Raspberry Habanero Vinaigrette is a fresh, bold, and seasonal summer salad. It’s easy to assemble, full of nourishing flavour, and ideal for patio lunches, picnics, or effortless entertaining. Blueberries are the star of this dish. Juicy and sweet, they bring a burst of freshness to every bite. But…

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How to Throw the Perfect Summer Picnic

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Warmer weather calls for some al fresco dining. Whether in the park, on a beach, or just in your backyard, packing the perfect picnic means having food that travels well and tastes delicious. I’m here to give you some great tips, recipes and a styling guide on how to host the perfect summer picnic. Equipment…

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Steak Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette

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Summer is the best time of the year to eat the many varieties of tomatoes that are out there-whether they are cherry tomatoes, beefsteak, heirloom, zebra... the list goes on and on! Those sweet, juicy, plump colourful gems taste absolutely delicious after ripening outside under the sun. This gives them a deep and rich tomato…

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Pork & Sambal Green Beans

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It has been a scorcher here in southern BC for the past few weeks and with a west-facing apartment, temperatures inside our cozy home have easily reached 100 degrees in the evening. Rather than avoiding turning on my stove and sticking to no-cook recipes like salads and sandwiches, I fired up the stove to make…

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4 Easy French Recipes for Bastille Day

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Get out your berets everyone, it's Bastille Day! This French holiday, also known as "Le 14 Juillet" or "La Fête National" celebrates the beginnings of The French Revolution many years ago. The French typically celebrate this holiday by travelling, being outside (picnic anyone?) and of course, having a fantastic meal. I mean hey, you can't…

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Asian Heritage Rice Bowl

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If you are looking for a new healthy meal recipe that packs a ton of nutrition and is also delicious, look no further than my Asian Heritage Rice Bowl. Rice bowls (and their vegetarian equivalent, Buddha bowls) have been popping up everywhere lately and I can understand why. They are a fantastic way to get…

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Strawberry Hibiscus Iced Tea

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This refreshing Strawberry Hibiscus Iced Tea has arrived just in time to quench your thirst this Canada Day long weekend! Canada Day is the first long weekend of summer. Some Canadians love to get outdoors and head out for camping or cottage trips, others do local day trips (which I will be partaking in), and…

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