November 2013 archive

DIY Gold-Dipped Gift Tags

Have you started your holiday shopping as of now? If you have, I applaud you, because, without fail, every year, I always end up getting gifts for my loved ones at the very last second. Unorganized? Maybe. But I do strive on adrenaline, so the last minute search with time to beat is not an […] Read more…

 

Pomegranate and Coconut Steel-Cut Oats

Let me confess. This healthy breakfast came to be when I was thinking of an excuse to open one of my latest Trader Joe’s finds. Not that I needed an excuse, really. These coconut chips are pretty amazing on their own, but also happen to make the perfect crisp topping to soft steel-cut oats.We sadly […] Read more…

 

Carrot and Ginger Soup with Creme Fraiche and Pistachios

It’s felt like a long couple of weeks. Life in the Test Kitchen hasn’t skipped a beat — we’re well on our way into our Spring issues (almost moving on to Canadian Living’s May 2014 issue!) and I feel like the Fall months have sort of passed me by. This soup was a welcome pause […] Read more…

 

Fall Fave: Kale Salad with Pomegranate and Almonds

First things first, this kale salad wasn’t meant to be a post (hence the quick Instagram photo!) but I realized that I had never blogged about one of the staple salads I make so often at home. When I put this together a few days ago, I couldn’t help but share. I know many of […] Read more…