These bacon-filled, smoker-cooked baked beans are the Ultimate Smoky Baked Beans for all your summer barbecues. Smoked baked beans never tasted so good! After Lars was born I returned to work part-time as a physical therapist. We’ve been lucky not to need daycare so far: on one workday Marc stays home with Lars and the … Read more
Make homemade keto meatballs in under 30 minutes using an air fryer. These low‑carb meatballs are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, meal prep, or a party appetizer. Freeze any extras and reheat them in the air fryer for an easy snack or dinner. Air Fryer Keto Meatballs The air fryer makes cooking healthy recipes … Read more
A classic midnight meal in Italian homes, this savory and addictive Garlic Anchovy Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs is the perfect late-night snack. After a night out, nothing satisfies like a warm sandwich or a simple pasta. This dish is quick, flavorful, and comforting — ideal when you want something fast and delicious. This recipe showcases … Read more
If you need last-minute inspiration for gluten-free and dairy-free Christmas treats, here are ten easy and delicious recipes to try. Each recipe is crafted to be free from gluten and dairy while delivering festive flavour and comforting textures. There are more recipes available on the website, including puddings, yule logs and other sweet treats—perfect for … Read more
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to drive a sports car through a Michigan winter? I wanted to find out how a small roadster would handle eight inches of snow, so I spent a week with the 2016 Mazda Miata and put it to the test. Me, Myself & the Mazda Miata {Winter Experience} … Read more
Cloud Dough Fluff Recipe Welcome to Smart School House! If you enjoy tactile, hands-on projects, you’ll love this simple Cloud Dough Fluff. We’re big fans of DIY doughs, slimes, and silly putty — from dish soap silly putty and ice cream play dough to scented slime, yogurt dough, aloe dough, and Funfetti play dough. Today … Read more
I created this fruit cereal bar recipe to keep mornings simpler when time is tight. Last week Roo started secondary school, which means the school run now begins an hour earlier than before. Anticipating busier, cooler mornings, I wanted an easy, portable breakfast option that could be grabbed on the way out or eaten on … Read more
Recently I was invited to appear on the relatively new podcast The Mad Mamluks. The conversation was a lot of fun — lively, food-focused, and full of good questions from the three energetic brothers who created and produce the show: Amir Saeed, a scholar of Shariah from Al-Azhar University; Syed Imran Muneer (SIM), an IT … Read more
Three easy container gardening ideas for sunny spots using common garden-center plants, plus practical planting and maintenance tips so your flower pots thrive all season. Includes a printable checklist to take to the store. This article is sponsored by Gilmour, whose watering tools I use and recommend. One of my favorite spring rituals is a … Read more
The weekend is the perfect time to preheat your oven, roll up your sleeves, and fill the house with the comforting aromas of freshly baked treats — especially if you’re celebrating World Baking Day. To help you make the most of your baking weekend, here are my top 10 delicious desserts to bake. Each recipe … Read more