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Couponing: Kids Can!
So as the fire finally burns bright at the year end, literally… … And a new fresh start is about to begin…. My mind went to coupons...

Sandra Venneri
Dec 28, 20152 min read


Kids “playing” with knives…
Here’s a huge issue I see with parents allowing (or lack there of) their kids to cook. One complaint/worry is its “too dangerous”. “What...

Sandra Venneri
Dec 22, 20153 min read


After Eights … Or “Eight After”
So while chatting with my younger daughter tonight on the phone, I discovered the “kid in a candy store” mentality. She recently...

Sandra Venneri
Dec 18, 20151 min read


Maple Mango & Pineapple Salsa
A refreshing and tropical tortilla chip dip, or top a burger (beef, salmon, veggie) with it to get gourmet! Ingredients: 1 fresh mango,...

Sandra Venneri
Dec 17, 20151 min read


Oh-Mega Vegan Banana Muffins
Get your healthy omega fats, seed proteins and whole grains – all in one delicious on-the-go muffin! Ingredients: 3 bananas, mashed (best...

Sandra Venneri
Dec 12, 20151 min read


Sometimes being a real mom means dry chicken nuggets
So I’m all about the honest to goodness truth. Want to see the inside of my phone texts? Want to see I’m not perfect, nor claim to be?...

Sandra Venneri
Dec 11, 20152 min read


Worst Client Series: Midnight Cupboard Raid
Triscuits Dates Marshmallows Nutella Pumpkin seeds 2 Cheestrings And “your dad’s sausage”. And a glass of water and 2 omega-3s from...

Sandra Venneri
Nov 29, 20151 min read


My debut “bites” on the radio
I was asked by a local radio station reporter, KD Grainger, to talk about Nutrition Bites. She caught wind of my Kids Cooking Classes and...

Sandra Venneri
Nov 9, 20152 min read


Time Management: In the kitchen?
Transferable skills taught at home? Do you think that it’s only in school and jobs that teach them? Time management in the kitchen can...

Sandra Venneri
Oct 27, 20152 min read


Product Review: Sol Cuisine Sprouted Quinoa Chia Burgers
A quick post after a very hectic personal life was necessary tonight. A busy night of kid activities led us trying this product. My...

Sandra Venneri
Oct 19, 20152 min read


Let’s get nuts and get crackin’: Tips to eat more mindfully but less in “weight”
(This article was inspired by my very spicy chili recipe.) It is true that it takes up to 30 minutes sometimes for an adult, to feel full...

Sandra Venneri
Sep 1, 20155 min read


I went to a Food Fight and won!
I was invited to participate in the Arts & Cookery Bank’s Food Fight this summer when I poked my head into their amazing heritage and...

Sandra Venneri
Aug 18, 20156 min read


Quality Frugal Food Tip: Want “Seconds” or “Thirds” in Fresh Fruit?
On my gourmet Southwestern Ontario trip this past weekend (one day to be a blog post, hopefully soon), we stopped at Delhaven Orchards in...

Sandra Venneri
Aug 16, 20152 min read


Kitchen Organization Idea – Cereal Bags
Does your family still eat cereal? (Based on current trends, less families are for some reason. I’m guessing it’s because we have too...

Sandra Venneri
Aug 7, 20151 min read


Quick Camping Hack
Lots of blog post ideas came out of my two camping trips in July. I will spend time penning them later but wanted to share one of my...

Sandra Venneri
Aug 3, 20151 min read


It’s official – I’m a Black Box Food Challenge Winner!
So, a previous post on The Arts & Cookery Bank in West Lorne, ON did tell of the Food Fight Challenge that I was asked to enter. I’m...

Sandra Venneri
Jul 24, 20151 min read


My Worst “Client” – First Episode (Juicing) in a Continuing Series
Welcome to my crazy blogging idea. I am introducing Nutrition Bites: “My Worst Client” series. Follow along with the frustrating and...

Sandra Venneri
Jul 14, 20158 min read


Product Review: Epicure’s Silicone Waffle Mold
I have been a customer and fan of Epicure products for over 11 years now in Ontario. And I usually buy something when invited to a...

Sandra Venneri
Jul 12, 20154 min read


Maple Flakes
Simple post for a simple but amazing product. Maple Flakes Organic, vegan and gluten free Made of one ingredient – maple syrup Crunchy...

Sandra Venneri
Jul 6, 20151 min read


I gallivanted in West Lorne, Ontario and ended up there the whole day!
If you live anywhere in Ontario I bet you are thinking “Where?”, “Are you kidding?” or “You are lying!” I began my trek at 9:30am by...

Sandra Venneri
Jul 2, 20156 min read
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