by claudinemcteer | Mar 29, 2020 | Recipes
I am all about minimal dishes when it comes to food prep. I’ll definitely eat a salad right out of the mixing bowl and potentially will attempt to cut veggies without a cutting board meaning I’ll cut in the air or just on the plate I am going to use. Does...
by claudinemcteer | Mar 15, 2020 | Recipes
These are crazy times. I honestly don’t really know what to think of all that is going on in the world. While I do understand the seriousness of this pandemic, what is more worrisome to me is the reaction of the people. This panic mode that has set in our...
by claudinemcteer | Mar 8, 2020 | Recipes
If there is one thing I don’t like doing is staring at the fridge and the pantry to try and figure out what to make for dinner. Hence why we meal plan. I really only have to think about it once every 7 to 10 days. While meal planning is very efficient and time...
by claudinemcteer | Mar 1, 2020 | Recipes
I like to think I offer a variety of meal ideas that are simple enough and for the most part family friendly. But this month I am making an effort to offer quick and easy recipes that are favorites with my kids. No fancy plating, no fancy ingredients, just plain and...
by claudinemcteer | Feb 23, 2020 | Recipes
We are wrapping up this month of meatless recipes with these chickpea meatballs. I have truly enjoyed branching out and including more plant-based protein on our menu. I think a lot of people are also trying to include more in their lifestyle and that’s great....
by claudinemcteer | Feb 16, 2020 | Recipes
I am really digging this new trend of legume based noodles! While I am sure they have been around for some time, they are for sure gaining popularity and why wouldn’t they. They are typically packed with over 20g of protein, which in my book is awesome...
by claudinemcteer | Feb 9, 2020 | Recipes
A few years ago, I would’ve told my husband I was making meatless tacos and he would’ve laughed and told me to stop kidding and throw in some shrimp or something. Funny enough, he brought up how he thought we should include more plant based protein in our...
by claudinemcteer | Feb 2, 2020 | Recipes
I usually like to rotate meats when I build my meal plans. I would normally include a few days of chicken and salmon, some white fish, turkey and pork. It pays off that we shop at Costco for meats since we normally always have a decent stock around in the deep freeze....
by claudinemcteer | Jan 26, 2020 | Recipes
We’ve almost made it! The end of January is near. I know it’s the case for a lot of people, to just feel like this month will never end. I mean, I get it. You enter this new month with a holiday withdrawal. And while schedule it good to get back to, there...
by claudinemcteer | Jan 19, 2020 | Recipes
I know I am probably the 5397th Albertan to complained about the weather but seriously, this has been a cold one. We are definitely feeling the cabin fever over here. While the kids can be entertained semi-easy and you can take them places to burn off energy, the dogs...
by claudinemcteer | Jan 12, 2020 | Recipes
This one is a huge favorite in our house. And when I say that I don’t mean just for my husband and I. I am also referring to both kids. While it’s not very surprising that my youngest loves it – that kid will eat anything presented to him, and I...
by claudinemcteer | Dec 15, 2019 | Recipes
I mostly pry myself on creating easy recipes for you guys. But I’m not gonna lie, this one doesn’t necessarily fall under this category. Well okay, it is technically a fairly easy recipe to make, it is just very time consuming to build. I was looking for...
by claudinemcteer | Dec 8, 2019 | Recipes
I don’t know about you guys but I am a sucker for a colorful salad. There is no room for boring salads at our table, and that also goes for big family dinners. We usually always like to have a salad as a side. It has always been a given. I’m guessing it is...
by claudinemcteer | Dec 1, 2019 | Recipes
While every holiday come with their general traditions, I love how every family introduces their own. From fun activities to unique side dishes, no two families celebrate the same and I think that’s what makes this time of year so special. From the moment my...
by claudinemcteer | Nov 24, 2019 | Recipes
I don’t know about you guys, but some weeks I like to play this game “Can I make it one more day without getting groceries?” It’s my way of living dangerously, you know.. now that I have kids. Just kidding, well kinda. I do try this out once in...
by claudinemcteer | Nov 17, 2019 | Recipes
I don’t think I could come out and say there is a best soup out there, but there is something to be said about a nice warm bowl of tomato soup. I don’t know what it is about soup but it just makes me feel so cozy just thinking about it. Or maybe it is the...
by claudinemcteer | Nov 10, 2019 | Recipes
I try to switch up my kids meals daily. Especially with my oldest. He gets used to routine very easily and it’s hard to break apart from it. Sometimes it is the silliest things, like if his dad is working nights and I do bedtime for X amount of nights, it can be...
by claudinemcteer | Nov 3, 2019 | Recipes
I don’t take out the crock pot a whole lot in the warmer months. I’m not sure why since it’s so convenient. And Sundays are especially great for crock pot dinners. We often take the weekend to get chores done and prep for the week so often the last thing I feel like...
by claudinemcteer | Oct 27, 2019 | Recipes
Maybe it’s just me, but when I think of burgers, I think of summer time and BBQing. It’s not like I only eat burgers in the summer but that’s usually were my mind goes. Luckily though there are no outdoor temperature requirement for burgers. And if...
by claudinemcteer | Oct 20, 2019 | Recipes
I always loved baking although I didn’t necessarily do a lot of it. While my husband and I don’t mind eating all the baked goods it’s much more fun to now that the kids can get involved. I’m sure I am not the only one, but we also don’t...
by claudinemcteer | Oct 13, 2019 | Recipes
We eat a ton of whole chickens in this house! I’d say it’s in our rotation at least once every 2 weeks. It is just so convenient at feeding our family plus lots of leftovers for lunches. And to top it up I usually have a freezer full of carcasses that I use up for...
by claudinemcteer | Oct 6, 2019 | Recipes
Another Sunday, another quash! And what better recipe to share then one where you don’t have to clean the dishes you are eating in. Seriously though! Edible bowls are the best kind of bowls. I used to be a little intimidated by the acorn squash. I know how silly...
by claudinemcteer | Sep 29, 2019 | Recipes
If you have been following my recipes for a while, you may remember me saying I am not a huge fan of oatmeal texture. Maybe I just ate way too much in my first pregnancy, but it’s been touch and go for us since then! The thing is, I still force myself to eat it...
by claudinemcteer | Sep 21, 2019 | Recipes
I have talked before about our bodies craving warm or cool foods depending on the season. And fall is the perfect example for this. Fall is usually synonym of soup season, or the good ole crockpot usually comes out of the cupboard a little more often. While salads...
by claudinemcteer | Sep 15, 2019 | Recipes
I have this tradition, if you can call it that, to batch make a bunch of soups and stock up the freezer. I think it started a few years back when I got a job working in an office. After a summer of eating my life in salads, I needed something else but still was...
by claudinemcteer | Sep 8, 2019 | Recipes
Is this a twist on an egg cup? Or a twist on a stuffed mushroom? I don’t know but I can promise you it will taste the same either way! For those of you that know me, you are probably wondering why I am sharing a mushroom recipe. Because no, I don’t...
by claudinemcteer | Sep 1, 2019 | Recipes
I’m sure I can’t be the only one trying hard to hold on to that sliver of summer we are having. Conveniently, our garden took forever to get going and is just starting to produce a half decent crop. So cue in all the fresh veggies. If you’ve been...
by claudinemcteer | Aug 25, 2019 | Recipes
My husband always jokes that he doesn’t understand people who drink Caesar’s. It’s like a cold tomato soup and that makes no sense to him. So when I told him we were having gazpacho – which is a cold soup – for dinner last week, he...
by claudinemcteer | Aug 18, 2019 | Recipes
I don’t know about you guys but I’m a sucker for a nice presentation. They say we eat with our eyes first and I would have to agree. It is way more appetizing to eat a nice looking plate than a goulash bowl! Although sometimes those are the best kind of...
by claudinemcteer | Aug 4, 2019 | Recipes
I love the summer when it comes to grocery shopping. Especially when it comes to fruits! Fresh fruits are so abundant and some grocery stores are working really hard at sourcing local or at least Canadian. I love buying whatever is on sale but sometimes I get carried...
by claudinemcteer | Jul 28, 2019 | Recipes
This summer has been such an odd one. I’ve only lived in Edmonton for a few years but I can’t recall ever seeing this much rain! But I am really enjoying how lush and green everything is. It must be what it’s like to live in Vancouver haha. We have finally been...
by claudinemcteer | Jul 21, 2019 | Recipes
I love salads! I could eat one everyday. In fact I think I do on most days. But I can see why some people aren’t too fond since they can be a little boring. So for all my salad haters out there, this one is for you! I give you 3 different versions of a salad roll....
by claudinemcteer | Jul 20, 2019 | Recipes
Sometimes all you need is a quick an easy dinner. And quick and easy shouldn’t mean out of a box or a can! There are lots of super nutritious quick meals and this one is totally one of them! I love fish as a protein because it’s super lean. I find in the summer I...
by claudinemcteer | Jul 20, 2019 | Recipes
It’s no secret I love anything chocolate! I mean who doesn’t? And I think it’s safe to say fudgesicles were definitely one of my favorite treat growing up. So you better believe I was going to find a healthier way to make them then the store bought version. These...
by claudinemcteer | Jul 20, 2019 | Recipes
I wouldn’t come out and say I have a green thumb but I’ve learned over the years how to grow a decent vegetable garden. What I can’t seem the manage though is a herb garden. I’ve attempted a variety of different herbs in a few different ways but every time I end up...
by claudinemcteer | Jun 23, 2019 | Recipes
Don’t get me wrong, I love veggies! But some days it seems to be harder to get them in then others. On those days, I’m glad you can’t pretty much hide just about anything in a smoothie if the combination of ingredients is just right. Speaking of smoothies and...
by claudinemcteer | Jun 16, 2019 | Recipes
It almost here!! In a few days we can officially say summer in here. And what goes better with summer then salad and a patio? It’s totally convenient how our bodies naturally crave cooler foods in the summer. But that doesn’t mean you can’t include some roasted...
by claudinemcteer | Jun 9, 2019 | Recipes
Soups are a huge favorite in this house. Well mostly with me but as long as there’s meat in them my husband will go along. Until this recipe came along! He really loves this one and so do I. This soup most definitely has a bit of a kick that is complemented so well by...
by claudinemcteer | Jun 2, 2019 | Recipes
Sandwiches are a popular option when it comes to lunch food and that’s probably because they are easy and convenient to make. And the combinations are endless from PB and J to ham and cheese and everything in between. I love a good sandwich like anybody else but I...
by claudinemcteer | May 26, 2019 | Recipes
The trees are finally starting to turn green which means spring is well underway. Although we tend to use the BBQ even in the winter at our house, the summer is usually synonym of grilling more often. And what’s a good cook out if you don’t have to right condiments?!...
by claudinemcteer | May 7, 2019 | Lifestyle
I know big deal right… I got a workout in. But to me this is a big deal. Ever since my son was born, I have been thinking about when and how I was going to rekindle the love between me and the gym downstairs. And for the longest time that’s all I did was think. But...
by claudinemcteer | Apr 17, 2019 | Recipes
I used to love grocery shopping. Well don’t get me wrong, I still do but the logistic of getting all the food in the cart with the car seat in there gives me a headache. And this winter was a cold one so if I could avoid getting out of the car and into the -20 weather...
by claudinemcteer | Apr 16, 2019 | Recipes
Finally! The sun is shinning and the snow is melting! It may still be a tad early to say that summer is coming but these warmer temperatures sure have me excited and thinking about all these mouth watering summery dishes. And it’s never too early to make it feel like...
by claudinemcteer | Apr 16, 2019 | Recipes
I don’t know about you but I tend to be a visual eater first. I mean, what better feeling than eating a plate full of vibrant colors. It just makes me feel like by eating the rainbow I’m getting the most out of my food nutrition wise. And while that may be true,...
by claudinemcteer | Apr 16, 2019 | Recipes
Not too long ago I started making my own yogurt. I’ve been trying to include more homemade foods to our fridge and pantry, and yogurt seemed like an easy enough addition to my repertoire! Making plain yogurt is actually pretty simple and it taste delicious, but...
by claudinemcteer | Feb 10, 2019 | Lifestyle
Postpartum hair loss is a struggle all new mothers will have to face. Some worst than others. And although it is a normal part of postpartum healing, it can be a little troublesome for some women. You might see posts on how to avoid it but the reality of it is, it is...
by claudinemcteer | Oct 18, 2018 | Lifestyle
After my daughter was born I was itching to get back to my normal workout routine, running and practicing yoga. Boy was I in for a surprise! Everything about my body was different. I had to slow down my thoughts about exercise to adjust to this new (and wonderful)...
by claudinemcteer | May 1, 2018 | Lifestyle
This is an exciting time for parents, the time to start feeding your baby some food. And whether you decide to go the traditional route with purees or the baby-led weaning route, there are a few things you should consider first. You may wonder if your baby is ready...
by claudinemcteer | Apr 12, 2018 | Lifestyle
Were you a difficult eater growing up? Do you worry your child will follow the same path? Or maybe you grew up eating every food that was given to you but your little one has proven to be quite the picky eater and you are unsure on how to go about it? We do offer a...
by claudinemcteer | Mar 22, 2018 | Recipes
We’ve talked about the benefits of probiotics for immunity before but did you know they can benefit your body through pregnancy also? Studies have shown a few benefits of including probiotics in your diet when you are pregnant. Besides the fact that it could...
by claudinemcteer | Mar 14, 2018 | Recipes
You may not be aware but March is Endometriosis Awareness month. For this occasion, I thought I would share a recipe that is endometriosis friendly, but first; what is Endometriosis? It is a disorder that unfortunately affects an estimated 176 million women...
by claudinemcteer | Mar 9, 2018 | Recipes
Who doesn’t love a good slice of pizza but ever wish pizza was good for you? What if I was to tell you it can be! That’s right, you heard me. Pizza can be super nourishing. It’s all about the ingredients you choose. And a prime example is this salmon...
by claudinemcteer | Mar 1, 2018 | Lifestyle
Something I get asked a lot as a doula is, “Can I eat during labour?” The answer is usually yes, but this wasn’t always the case. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there on the safety of eating during labour. In the past, doctors...
by claudinemcteer | Feb 26, 2018 | Recipes
We’ve been busy in the McTeer household since the holidays hence the lack of activity! We relocated our family to a small acreage just outside of Edmonton and we took some time to settle in, get organized and get to know our area. But I’m back! With lots...
by claudinemcteer | Jan 9, 2018 | Lifestyle
We’ve been in the New Year for just over a week now. Most people see this as the time to set up new goals for themselves, set resolutions to improve their diet or health. The start of a new year means a new start for the calendar and we tend to associate this...
by claudinemcteer | Dec 21, 2017 | Lifestyle
Today is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. We will only have daylight for 7 and a half hours. That’s not a lot! But the good news is, days are only getting longer from now on until the summer. These really short days can really take a toll on...
by claudinemcteer | Dec 14, 2017 | Lifestyle
Let’s be honest, as joyful as the Christmas season can be, it also tends to be pretty stressful. Whether you are hosting, traveling to see family, or trying to find the perfect gift for everyone special in your life, all of this can add up and create a lot of...
by claudinemcteer | Nov 30, 2017 | Recipes
Winter is just the perfect time for soup! This one is especially warm and comforting. Exactly what a soup should be! Sweet from the carrots with a little kick from the ginger, this soup also has amazing health benefits. Turmeric is quite the ingredient! It is known to...
by claudinemcteer | Nov 23, 2017 | Lifestyle
Let’s talk about sugar! In reality, sugar (or carbohydrate) is present in just about anything we eat in some form or another. What I want to talk about today is sweeteners and refined sugars. Often time, pre-made food you can purchase in the store has some sugar...
by claudinemcteer | Nov 15, 2017 | Lifestyle
Pregnancy is this marvelous life experience where you look amazing, and your hair is shinny, and your face is glowing and you feel great… except.. when you don’t. Although some women are fortunate to have easy pregnancy, it is very normal to experience...
by claudinemcteer | Nov 10, 2017 | Recipes
Happy Friday! Like promised yesterday, I am sharing with you a recipe that will help your postpartum body reinstate hormonal balance. These muffins will do so by providing phytoestrogen-rich ingredients which will lead your system to slow down its production of...
by claudinemcteer | Nov 9, 2017 | Lifestyle
Pregnancy can be a roller coaster of emotions. Postpartum can be an even bigger emotional roller coaster. And this is all thanks to our hormones, more specifically estrogen and progesterone. During pregnancy, the placenta produces high levels of progesterone, much...
by claudinemcteer | Nov 1, 2017 | Lifestyle
To finish up our flu fighting serie, we wanted to address probiotics. If you haven’t had a chance to check out the other posts on antioxidants and vitamin D, make sure you do here and here! There’s even a bonus recipe you can find here. Probiotics are...
by claudinemcteer | Oct 25, 2017 | Lifestyle
This week, we will address our need for vitamin D supplementation. The best way for the human body to synthesize this vitamin is through regular sun exposure. But as we all know, that can be difficult to achieve going into the winter months since we need to expose at...
by claudinemcteer | Oct 19, 2017 | Recipes
Yesterday’s blog post was all about the benefits of antioxidants for the flu season which is upon us, but also for fertility support. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out already, you can here. Like I promised, here’s an easy recipe to include...
by claudinemcteer | Oct 18, 2017 | Lifestyle
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but… flu season in upon us. Which means now is the time to build up your immune system and the best way to do so is ensuring you are stocking up on antioxidants. You can find antioxidant formulas in supplement forms but your...
by claudinemcteer | Oct 11, 2017 | Lifestyle
If you have already gone through pregnancy, you have probably heard of the benefits of folic acid. Most women are told by their physicians to take folic acid supplements once they are found to be pregnant or during the conception period, but did you know you can get...
by claudinemcteer | Apr 16, 2017 | Recipes
Anyone that’s ever been to my house and looked in the fridge has seen the big Tupperware full of these delicious snacks! They are definitely a staple in our house for a few reasons but mostly because they are delightful. Luckily, they also have a few benefits,...
by claudinemcteer | Apr 13, 2017 | Lifestyle
First off, I would like to welcome you to my page. This launch as been highly anticipated and I am so excited to finally be able to share it with you. I want to start off by telling you a little bit more about me! I am a wife and mother to the handsome boys in the...
