I’ve been on a pasta kick lately, and this recipe comes from a favorite dish I used to order at an Italian restaurant in my old neighborhood. I loved the bright, creamy lemon sauce paired with savory sausage so much that when I moved away I set out to recreate it at home. The result … Read more

New Zealand doesn’t have to be expensive — but for many travelers, it can be. We were determined to enjoy an amazing trip while keeping costs low. Here’s how we managed to save money traveling in New Zealand without sacrificing the experience. New Zealand was likely to be one of the priciest countries on our … Read more

It’s time to plan your Thanksgiving menu. Whether you’re hosting a family feast, contributing to a Friendsgiving, or bringing a dish to a potluck, the right sides can make the holiday memorable. Below are 20 standout Thanksgiving side dishes—classic flavors, fresh twists, and crowd-pleasing recipes that will complement the turkey and may even steal the … Read more

This Mediterranean-style tomato tuna salad blends a rice and quinoa base with fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes, tangy feta, and a light balsamic dressing. It’s a quick, satisfying meal that transforms a simple can of tuna into a flavourful lunch or light dinner. Mediterranean tomato tuna salad with a light balsamic dressing. One of my favourite … Read more

Several of my chilli seedlings have become a bit leggy since germination. They spent their early days in a dim room under a single 11W energy-saving bulb, which didn’t provide enough light to keep stems short and sturdy. This isn’t a disaster — leggy seedlings can usually be corrected by planting deeper when potting on … Read more

Photo by Josh McMurtrie Thinking back to 2011 is a little fuzzy—my kids were toddlers, and most days felt like a sprint. That year I coined the phrase “Green-It-Yourself,” shortened to “GIY,” when I wrote about tackling soap scum. GIY is my twist on DIY, and it means making effective, low-toxicity cleaning and body-care products … Read more

Crispy baked potato skins loaded with cheddar and bacon, finished with green onion, chives and parsley, then served with cool sour cream. This classic appetizer is comforting, easy to share and always a hit at parties — crunchy on the outside, cheesy and savory on the inside. Why you’re going to love this! Crispy skins … Read more

This 5-minute Lucky Charms Puppy Chow is irresistibly tasty and incredibly simple to make. A no-bake party mix featuring crunchy Chex cereal, salty pretzels, smooth white chocolate, green-and-yellow M&M’s, and the colorful marshmallows from Lucky Charms, this playful snack is a perfect festive treat — what we like to call leprechaun bait. OMG! It’s SOOO … Read more

This family-friendly Frito pie recipe is a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. It layers seasoned ground beef with chili-style sauce, plenty of melted cheese, and crunchy corn chips. The dish is easy to customize with vegetables, cheeses, and toppings to suit every appetite. Frito Pie Ingredients You’ll need the following ingredients: 1 pound lean ground … Read more

I’m closing the comments on this because this is an older technique I no longer use or recommend. A better approach is to define column classes in your CSS and use a shortcode or a Div Shortcode plugin to insert columns in page content more easily. WordPress is ideal for a single title and a … Read more