Category Archives: food

giving it a whirl

Posted on December 3, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

I know I’ve been MIA for a little while as my life catches up with me. There’s still so much going on even though all my shows are over, I’m still spinning. Continue reading →

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lunchbox goodness: rice paper rolls

Posted on October 4, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

There is plenty that I love about these Viet-Thai inspired packages: Continue reading →

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lunchbox goodness: creative ham & cheese

Posted on September 13, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

Now that K has started school, packing a healthy and fun lunch for her has been added to my morning routine. I try my best to prepare most things the night before, but I hate soggy sandwiches, so there are some things that just have to be pulled together in the morning. Continue reading →

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her first day

Posted on September 9, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

My first-born girl had her very first day of school — ever — today! For the past three and a half years, she’s been hanging out with her grandma and grandpa most weekdays; but today was different. She went to school for the very first time! Continue reading →

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your opinion please

Posted on August 23, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

I’m generally opposed to watching TV and eating, as I’m sure most parents are, but a couple of weeks ago, we had lunch out and our waiter, after taking our order, brought out a portable DVD player loaded with a cartoon for K. Actually he had brought one for L, too, but that was a bit ridiculous and I sent him away with one. Continue reading →

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the perfect lemonade

Posted on July 21, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

This is now my favourite drink of summer 2010. Continue reading →

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summer salads

Posted on June 25, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

Just like soup is comfort food for me in the winter, salad does the trick all summer long. I made two of my favourites for our family Father’s Day BBQ last weekend. Continue reading →

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baby food

Posted on June 22, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

I made my own baby food for K and I also wanted to give L the same fresh start using local or organic food whenever possible. Fortunately, it’s summer and farmers’ market season is on so there’s plenty of local and organic produce available. Continue reading →