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Today I spent the day making...tortellini! By the end of the day, I was tired. This is the first time I’ve made these on my own, and I forgot how tedious they can be. One thing I can say, is when I make pasta, it’s one of the few times my mind is clear of everything, unless the kids need me of course. I guess I can say, pasta making is my version of meditation.

Cauliflower isn’t the most popular vegetable, but it really packs a lot of nutrients. If you have some picky eaters, this might be the way to get them to eat more veggies. We’ve been trying to eat more vegetarian meals and these “wings” are satisfying without the meat. Come on, you know you want to try it. This really easy recipe is up on blog! Click on the link in my profile.

Sundays are spent at Nonna’s house. Days like today can be especially hard. Although most of us are spending each day in isolation, weekends can still be difficult if you are used to family gatherings. Telling Emilia we couldn’t go to her nonna’s for our weekly dinners was hard for her to understand. However, I am still grateful. I am grateful for the time spent with my family at home, for technology that allows us to see those we miss and grateful we are healthy. Counting my blessings today and everyday, even when it’s tough.

As some of you may know, our family has been reducing our waste for a few months now. When it was imminent that the virus was reaching here in Canada, so many flocked to stock up on chemical disinfectants, paper towels, among other things. I was conflicted as to whether I should stick to the path I have begun or give in to my old habits. I did a little homework on how I can disinfect safely without using harsh chemicals. In times of crisis, it is important to follow what the experts say and avoid following those of panic who are clearing shelves without thinking twice. @cdcgov is a great place to get the right information and other experts like @davidsuzukifdn and @candicebatista are also ensuring the right information is being put out here on social media. We will get through this. Hang in there everyone.

Did you raid the canned food section and now have so many you’re not sure what to do with them? How about some fritters? This recipe uses about a can of chickpeas and was a huge hit with our family the other day. Check out the link in my profile for the recipe. It’s really versatile, as long as you have some flour and salt, you can really get creative with what you put in. How about adding shredded zucchini or diced red bell peppers too? Picky kids? Keep it simple and they will love it!

Today I woke up with some positivity and a little extra energy. We baked some more banana chocolate chip muffins and surprised a few friends and family. Despite Emilia’s expression, it was great just to go out for a drive (and try and put the little guy to sleep 😴) and spread some cheer. I’ve been so inspired by so much good happening out there, the generosity is so heartwarming. I may not be able to financially help others, but I wanted to put a smile on those who have been really feeling the stress over the pandemic or even everyday life, like having a newborn at home! It’s important for me to ensure I provide my kids with a moral compass and showing them that doing a good deed doesn’t need to be a grand gesture. After all this, I want to ensure that my children know the meaning of kindness and gratitude for each other, our environment and to ourselves. About dropping off the desserts: Don’t worry, we were very cautious. We wore gloves and a simple knock on the window and dropped off the goodies by their door, no contact was made.

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Cauliflower Wings April 2, 2020
Chickpea Fritters March 25, 2020
Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins March 18, 2020
Pâte Brisée (Easy to make Pie Dough) August 26, 2018
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