I won't lie to you. I wouldn't exactly count myself among the fans of salad. I don't hate it, I just don't love it -it's just kind of tasteless to me. Kind of like how I feel about (unpopular opinion here, don't shot me) Maroon 5. Given the option, it isn't on my menu.
So, when I think lunch, salad isn't really first on my mind. It's more like burger, poutine, tacos for me. However, I may...
Birthday parties, family gatherings, and long weekend BBQs are never complete without spectacular desserts. Hosting such an event is a big job, and even domestic goddesses need a helping hand on occasion. Finding convenient time-saving options that make our events memorable without cutting corners can make all the difference.
So if we were to tell you about a new tool that would allow you...
I love cooking. I enjoy experimenting with flavours, learning new techniques, and testing the strange new vegetables that I find at my local Farmers Market each week (to varying degrees of success, but that’s another story...)
What I love most about home cooking is working with fresh ingredients and the ability to customize my recipes. And while I'd love to make fresh food for every meal...
When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Not when there are SO many other, WAY cooler DIY recipes out there! I mean, why make boring ol' lemonade when there is limoncello to be had?
To honour this citrusy fresh fruit, here are 10 DIY's for everything from dessert to drinks to a few beauty tips and tricks!
When I was a teen, "smart snacking" usually meant finding the secret potato chip stash and chowing down as quickly as possible before my three siblings noticed and claimed their share.
These days, now that I'm lacking a teen's hyper metabolism and being a mom of school-aged children, "smart snacking" means finding wholesome options that everyone in the family will enjoy. And...
So far, this has pretty much been the summer of food. Not that this is special in any way. Most of my summer, scratch that, most of my life revolves around food. However, this summer I've definitely made it my mission to test out as many new foods and restaurants as possible. Chicks, I think I've become a bit of a foodie!
While I previously did my daily read of beauty and fashion blogs every...
This time, we're talking food. I'll be the first to admit that when I read most of these tips, I came to the realization that I was making mistakes left and...
For us Northern chicks it is almost Canada Day. This means two things: Yay Canada! and Yay long weekend! The Southern chicks shouldn't feel left out though because July 4th is just around the corner.
How will you be spending your extra time off?
If you're in need of some inspiration, you've come to the right place. We have drink recipes, a few ideas for munchies, some great backyard activities...
There's nothing like a little friendly competition, right? Since joining us at ChickAdvisor, our newest co-op Shannon has been bragging about her culinary skills. Obviously, being the resident CA baker, I took offence. Word to the wise: no creeping in on my territory. So, this past week, after a month or so of trash talking each other, Shannon and I decided to put our chops to the test in a bake...
When the summer hits us here in Toronto, the heat hits, too. And I don't know about you, but the last thing I want to do when it gets crazy sweltering hot out, is to slave away over an equally sweltering hot stove. When it's too hot out to cook, what should you do? Why, reach for this handy list of 10 dish ideas that require very little or no heat!
1. Gazpacho: This chilled soup is refreshing and...