Emily Mardell

We’re hosting a small dinner party this weekend with my cousin Mike, and his adorable little family. Mike, and I grew up together on the East coast, and enjoyed a very unplugged childhood.

It’s just after 3pm, and to avoid the dreaded mid-day slump I’m fuelling up with one of my go-to afternoon snacks. Simple, whole-food focused snacks that offer plenty of colour, crunch, and yumminess.

Inspired by sports nutrition, and FC Edmonton’s ever energetic mascot, “Blue Bolt,” I’m super-charged to share my recipe for “Bolt Energy Bars” on the eve of the inaugural home opener!

The outdoor soccer season officially kicked-off my for Cela, and Remi this week, making our weeknights a little more wonderful, and a little more wacky.

Christmas day is fast approaching, and Santa’s helpers are out in full force. Running errands, sharing goodwill, crafting, baking, wrapping presents, and crushing their nice list.

Take me to a bakeshop, share strong coffee, and we’ll be fast friends. Order biscotti, and we’ll be friends for life! Biscotti are hands-down one of my favourite treats—especially around Christmastime.

For me the holiday season officially starts when the aroma of warm gingerbread fills the house, and calls everyone to the kitchen.

Looking for creative strategies to help manage picky eating, mealtime stress, and food aversions? Pop on your mad-scientist hat, and look no further than your fridge, and pantry!

Our Cela happily bounced into her grade one classroom, and it was a gulp, and give your best smile moment for her Papa, and me.

The magic of eating, and supporting local is that, in our own way, we all can connect to the amazing producers behind the foods we most enjoy.