What Jenn’s Lovin Digital Calendars Are you team paper or digital? I wasn’t aware that there’s such a divide. I’m team digital planner all the way! Without my various overlapping digital calendars I’d be lost and so would my family. Gone are the days of carrying multiple coloured pens and an agenda. Tell me, which…
What Jenn’s Lovin Making the Most of Seasonal Vegetables Did you plant a garden this year and now are unsure how to save your harvest? Or maybe you want to pick up a few extras on your next grocery store stop or farmers market visit while local items are freshest and often most economical. Here’s…
What Jenn’s Lovin Get invited back for more! Many folks will be visiting cottage country this summer. If you are one of the lucky guests to get an invite here are a few tips to help you get invited back year after year. Are you a cottage owner? What tips would you add to the…
The weather has heated up and what better time than now to get your grill on! Canadians love to grill – from veggies, steaks, fish and seafood, kebabs, pizza, burgers, and even desserts – the possibilities are endless. Here are some of our favourite recipes for inspiration. Appetizer Sweet and Spicy Asian Chicken Skewers Get…
What Jenn’s Lovin Strawberries View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Dyck (@jeniferdyck) Fresh, local, sunshine-in-July warmed, u-pick strawberries. Growing up in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, the city that marks the halfway point between Ontario and Saskatchewan, is known for having the most sun-filled days a year by Environment Canada. In 1988,…
Meet Trevor Lui Chef Trevor Lui has been a part of our canola community for a number of years now and continuously celebrates Canadian ingredients in his dishes. He loves to share stories and food traditions passed down from his master wok chef grandfather who came to Canada from Hong Kong. Trevor grew up running…
What Jenn’s Lovin Crazy Rich Chili This month I cannot get enough of Trevor Lui’s Crazy Rich Chili. This flavour-packed chili oil is a must-have in your kitchen. Pair it on pizza, noodle dishes and brings a zip to a charcuterie board. It’s the perfect match up of flavour and heat. I bet you can’t…
Grilling season is FINALLY here! When warm weather hits there’s nothing better than a meal made on the grill that you enjoy while relaxing on your patio. One of the keys to making delicious and nutritious meals on the grill is a magnificent marinade. Marinades infuse the food you’re grilling with flavour and, when made…
What Jenn’s Lovin My Date Stamp Earlier this year I bought myself an old-fashioned manual self-inking date stamp. I love my new workday ritual of picking up my stamp, adjusting the date and stamping my notebook. It provides a moment to ground myself in the present moment of the day ahead and it’s made it…