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06/24/2026

One of my favourite reminders from this month's Kitchen Notes is that supportive food can take many forms.

A wrap and fruit.
A smoothie paired with something satisfying.
A mason jar salad waiting in the fridge.
A snack plate built from what you already have on hand.

The meals that support us best aren't always the most elaborate ones.
Often they're simply the meals that fit the season we're in.

As summer continues, I hope you'll give yourself permission to keep things simple when simple is what the day calls for.

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06/23/2026

One of the reasons I enjoy summer meals so much is that they tend to be a little more flexible.

Some days I feel like cooking. Some days I want something cool and refreshing. And some days I'm perfectly happy pulling together a few simple ingredients and calling it supper.

Over the years, I've learned that food doesn't have to follow the same routine every day to be nourishing.
A salad one night.
A wrap the next.
A snack plate on a particularly busy evening.

The goal isn't consistency in the meals themselves. The goal is finding a rhythm that works for the season you're in.

Summer has a way of reminding us that flexibility can be a strength.

What does flexibility in your kitchen look like right now?

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06/16/2026

Father's Day is this Sunday!

If brunch is part of your plans, our NEW Father's Day Breakfast Feast guide is ready to help make the morning feel simple, relaxed, and delicious.

Mix and match from drinks, savoury dishes, baked favourites, and desserts to create a brunch Dad will love.

Pay-what-you-can and designed for real kitchens.

Happy gathering

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