School Lunches

Here are my best zucchini recipes - EVER! Sweet, savoury, and pickled: this round-up is all the inspiration you need for using up zucchini.

A simple guide for packing a zero waste lunch, with tips for reliable gear. I‘m coming up on a decade of packing school lunches and it’s high time I shared my tried and true gear guide for the zero waste lunchbox. Good containers for lunches on the go have to be easy to clean and hold up year after year. There are so many options out there and I’ve tried my fair share. I know what breaks and what lasts, what kids enjoy using and what is actually worth the price tag. At its simplest, packing…

Healthy-ish deep dark chocolate brownies that are perfect for the lunchbox or picnic basket.

A simple guide for packing a zero waste lunch, with tips for reliable gear. I‘m coming up on a decade of packing school lunches and it’s high time I shared my tried and true gear guide for the zero waste lunchbox. Good containers for lunches on the go have to be easy to clean and hold up year after year. There are so many options out there and I’ve tried my fair share. I know what breaks and what lasts, what kids enjoy using and what is actually worth the price tag. At its simplest, packing…

A simple guide for packing a zero waste lunch, with tips for reliable gear. I‘m coming up on a decade of packing school lunches and it’s high time I shared my tried and true gear guide for the zero waste lunchbox. Good containers for lunches on the go have to be easy to clean and hold up year after year. There are so many options out there and I’ve tried my fair share. I know what breaks and what lasts, what kids enjoy using and what is actually worth the price tag. At its simplest, packing…

Made in Canada, reusable snack bags make lunches fun.

I don't have to tell you that this loaf is best enjoyed straight from the oven. Should you have leftovers, turn it into the absolute best French toast.

A no-bake, gluten-free treat for the lunchbox that is fun to make with kids. Sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt if making for adults.

A no-bake, gluten-free treat for the lunchbox that is fun to make with kids. Sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt if making for adults.

A seasonal snack that the whole family can make together.

Usually, I make these using almond butter. But my preschooler was more than happy to devour several of them when the almond butter was replaced with an equivalent made from sunflower kernels. These would be great for sending to school as a nut-free snack.

A simple and healthy, no-bake treat for the whole family.

Original recipe by Alana from The Homemade Pantry cookbook, these are grab-and go granola bars that the whole family will love. They are stirred together in just a few minutes and require no baking. Make-ahead and freeze for instant snacks on hand.

[IMAGE] Finding a snack that’s equal parts healthy and scrumptious is no easy feat. That’s why this Granola Cluster Trail Mix from Aimée Wimbush-Bourque’s The Simple Bites Kitchen cookbook instantly caught our attention. Packed with seasonal faves like cinnamon and pumpkin purée along with energy-boosting superfoods and just a hint of dark chocolate, you’ll find yourself reaching for this tasty trail mix every time the munchies hit. Granola Cluster Trail Mix By Aimée Wimbush-Bourque My…

A seasonal snack that the whole family can make together.

This week has been unusually busy for me and I’m five days away from a big deadline with my next book, so I am taking a break from recipe development. That is sometimes how the business of blogging goes: freelance work and publishing projects ebb and flow, occasionally taking precedence over blog posts. However, I can promise that I have big plans for the holidays and you are sure to love what is coming. New recipes, round-ups, cookbook recommendations, and perhaps even a giveaway or two are…