Emily Mardell

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.

GetJoyfull adventures are always extra fun with Cela by my side. When we’re ‘food tripping’ it’s not unusual for her to gently encourage me to “talk less, and explore more.

Cela, and I love every minute we spend foraging, trekking, and mapping meals all across the beautiful Province we call home.