RECIPE: ROASTED BROCCOLI

Until last week broccoli was probably my least favourite vegetable. I know it is one of the healthiest foods to eat (contains Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Vitamin K, dietary fiber and aids in lowering cholesterol), but the only way I could swallow it was smothered in cheese. Then, I discovered roasted broccoli. It is delicious.

Ingredients:
1 large bunch of broccoli
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional, I can't shake the notion that broccoli needs cheese)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°F.

Wash broccoli and dry thoroughly. Cut into medium-sized spears and toss well with olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Spread onto parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Bake for 10 minutes, stir and then bake for 10 more minutes. 

Enjoy!

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Monkey: Everything is a space mission, and he's constantly wearing hats inside for space walks. 
Little Bean: She is now sitting in a high chair and it makes her oh so happy.

CURRENTLY LOVING: THESE EARRINGS

I am currently coveting these staple earrings by Kathleen Whitaker. Simple, delicate and pretty for everyday wear. Perfect. 

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Monkey: He loved the snow on a recent Waterloo trip.
Little Bean: The mobile command centre saves us all when it's time to cook. 

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Monkey: He has discovered the joy of a good, sudsy sink car wash. 
Little Bean: I think the teething process has started because the drool is intense. 

A NEW WEBSITE FOR THE CORSAGE PROJECT

I'm excited to share the new website for the Corsage Project. Our team worked with the talented Phil Buchanan to modernize and streamline our site to better serve our participants, volunteers and sponsors. Now we're all set for our annual Boutique Ball that's coming up Sunday, April 6!

RECIPE: CAESAR SALAD WITH A TWIST

I typically order the same dishes over and over again at our local restaurants. At Terroni it's the C'T Mang pizza. At Swan it's the grilled pork chop. At Kalendar, it's Scroll 5. Tried and true, ol' faithful, call it what you will, I rarely stray from 'the usual'.

The other night we had dinner at Politica, one of our favourite neighbourhood restaurants. My husband and I always split the Caesar salad, but that night a slightly different salad caught our eye. It was a Caesar salad with apple and avocado. It was delicious and a welcome twist on the traditional version. I have since recreated this gem at home. Next time you make a Caesar salad, toss in apple and avocado chunks -- you won't be disappointed.

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"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Monkey: He adores Little Bean and showers her with affection. It is amazing to see.
Little Bean: This week she has discovered how to roll over.

DESIGN INSPIRATION: BLUE VELVET HEADBOARD

Our master bedroom is giving me a case of the blahs. The dark taupe no longer feels like the cozy cocoon I had intended. I long for bright, white walls to happily greet me each morning. I'm also coveting a blue velvet tufted headboard ...

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TIME FOR PLAY: A TENT

What a sweet little tent to create a reading nook, play house or corner store for Monkey. It folds up neatly too -- a must since space always seems to be at a premium at our house.