food Archives - Mayahood https://mayahoodblog.com/tag/food/ A blog about parenting, family-friendly travel & product reviews Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:57:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 47582663 Packing Your Kids’ Lunch & Snacks Just Got Easier with Rubbermaid LunchBlox https://mayahoodblog.com/rubbermaid-lunchblox/ https://mayahoodblog.com/rubbermaid-lunchblox/#comments Sat, 06 Dec 2014 15:06:48 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=5628 My oldest son started JK this year so I have to send him to school with snacks. His school has a litterless lunch policy and sends back any packaging waste that was sent along in his lunch box.  I have to admit that this is all new territory for me.  While I do my best to […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/rubbermaid-lunchblox/feed/ 6 5628 Clean Eating: Tips to Get Started https://mayahoodblog.com/clean-eating-tips-get-started/ https://mayahoodblog.com/clean-eating-tips-get-started/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2014 13:57:07 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=5407 I don’t know about you but I try to keep a healthy lifestyle for myself and my family.  It’s not always easy and temptations abound.  With three active and busy kids, it’s hard to always find the time to eat well and exercise, but I do try.  I’m even more motivated now postpartum with my […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/best-new-thing-since-sliced-bread-stonemill-breads-contain-vitamin-d/feed/ 4 4580 Mothers Day Brunch Ideas https://mayahoodblog.com/mothers-day-brunch-ideas/ https://mayahoodblog.com/mothers-day-brunch-ideas/#comments Thu, 08 May 2014 13:31:10 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=4319 Mothers Day is this Sunday, May 11th.  If you don’t have plans and you are looking for some brunch ideas or inspiration, I have two easy recipes to share along with some colourful, durable outdoor (weather permitting) servewear from President Choice. French Toast Instead of using regular sliced bread or even Challa bread, use a baguette. […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/mothers-day-brunch-ideas/feed/ 1 4319 Tips for Picky Eaters & Nuby iMonster Feeding Set Giveaway {Canada} https://mayahoodblog.com/imonster-canada-nuby-feeding-set-giveaway-canada/ https://mayahoodblog.com/imonster-canada-nuby-feeding-set-giveaway-canada/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2014 13:22:34 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=4088 I have two kids, both boys, fairly close in age, yet, they are very different. One is fearless, independent and loves to bang on the drums all day. The other, no so much! What’s also different is their love, or lack-there-of, of food. You can put my younger son in a high-chair and he can […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/imonster-canada-nuby-feeding-set-giveaway-canada/feed/ 35 4088 Get Your Energy Back with Now for Mothers Healing Mix https://mayahoodblog.com/get-energy-back-now-mothers-healing-mix/ https://mayahoodblog.com/get-energy-back-now-mothers-healing-mix/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:30:46 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=3976 Some women are said to love every second of their pregnancy.  They never experience any of the typical symptoms such as morning sickness, nausea or fatigue. They are glowing the second they are pregnant, always cheerful and full of energy.  I on the other hand, am NOT one of those women.  Pregnancy just doesn’t suit […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/get-energy-back-now-mothers-healing-mix/feed/ 22 3976 Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Recipe https://mayahoodblog.com/recipe-for-quinoa-cheesy-broccoli/ https://mayahoodblog.com/recipe-for-quinoa-cheesy-broccoli/#comments Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:05:40 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=3236 Typically when I have a guest post, I write a little blurb at the top, but my next guest writer already did that for me. That’s just how amazing she is. A lawyer by day, a chef and blogger at night, and mommy 24/7, Sarah amazes me. She also takes awesome pictures which makes me […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/recipe-for-quinoa-cheesy-broccoli/feed/ 2 3236 Help support Canadian Breast Cancer & enjoy some free Froyo this month at Yogurty’s https://mayahoodblog.com/help-support-canadian-breast-cancer-enjoy-free-froyo-month-yogurtys/ https://mayahoodblog.com/help-support-canadian-breast-cancer-enjoy-free-froyo-month-yogurtys/#comments Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:50:46 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=3068 I was recently invited to attend a tasting of Yogurty’s new flavours, see the first Yogurty’s (food) truck & learn about the new event catering program.  I brought my two sons along because truly, kids know best when it comes to taste testing. The first new frozen yogurt flavour that was introduced this month is the […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/help-support-canadian-breast-cancer-enjoy-free-froyo-month-yogurtys/feed/ 7 3068 Holiday Entertaining Made Easy. Pickle Barrel Catering Review https://mayahoodblog.com/holiday-entertaining-made-easy-pickle-barrel-catering-review/ https://mayahoodblog.com/holiday-entertaining-made-easy-pickle-barrel-catering-review/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:30:17 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=1588 If you’re anything like me, you love entertaining.  Ever since we bought our house almost seven years ago we’ve found many excuse to have people over.  House warming party, birthday parties, holidays, engagement parties, catering and BBQs on warm summer days, mommy-group play dates, meet the baby, hosting guests from out-of-town, girls night in, clothes swap, […]

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]]> https://mayahoodblog.com/holiday-entertaining-made-easy-pickle-barrel-catering-review/feed/ 2 1588 Delicious and sustainable Mexican food for the whole family. Chipotle review & Giveaway https://mayahoodblog.com/delicious-and-sustainable-mexican-food-for-the-whole-family-chipotle-review-giveaway/ https://mayahoodblog.com/delicious-and-sustainable-mexican-food-for-the-whole-family-chipotle-review-giveaway/#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:30:54 +0000 https://mayahoodblog.com/?p=1516 About five years ago when I was in New York city for work, a colleague of mine suggested that we go to an amazing Mexican restaurant near our office.  Not knowing the area we were in too well, I took him up on his offer. I have never heard of Chipotle (www.chipotle.com) before, but I […]

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