Emily Mardell

This past weekend I found myself looking back on photos from September 2019, specifically the first day of school, and thinking to myself, “Wow, September 2020 sure feels different…” 

Blueberry Week continues on the GetJoyfull blog! We’re loving the joy that comes along with focusing on one special ingredient.

Everything’s coming up blueberries in the GetJoyfull kitchen this week with breakfasts, snacks, and even homemade sausages on Canada Day—all boasting these tasty blue gems.

Sunny days are a sure sign picnic season is here and summer is around the corner. Will you be packing up for a picnic this month? I know we will!

This week’s GetJoyfull Snack Plan features a delicious, make ahead treat that’s truly summer on a stick!

May 4th to 10th is Mental Health Week, and rallying call for all of us to #getreal about how we really feel. For many of us, myself included, it can start with talking about the stresses of everyday life, and the stress of our “new normal.”

Now that we’re spending so much extra time at home as a family, I’ve been finding myself in the kitchen a whole lot more. The downside is a constant pile of dishes, but the upside is a stock of recipes that keep my heart happy.

In stressful times, cooking together as a family can be a great way to relax and escape worries of the day. Thankfully, my kids like to help out at mealtime and Papa can be enticed with snacks.

With everything that’s going on in the world, and at home right now, our family is hunkered down with a plan to make all our favourite comfort foods in the coming weeks. Our hearts need it.

Tender, juicy, perfectly roasted chicken has always been a GetJoyfull family favourite. My family enjoys it so much that I often roast two at a time to ensure enough leftovers for soup and sandwiches.