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Dill and lime cedar plank salmon

September 8, 2019 By Nelson Cardoso Leave a Comment

I should have "planked" a long time ago 😂 Today was the very first time I made cedar plank salmon. I'm not sure why it took me this long to get around to it, but now I'm loving this method of cooking. I will plank again very soon! Amazing collaborations Our partners at Broil King sent us a care package a couple of months ago with Broil King treats like tongs, gloves, an apron and some other useful accessories. Grilling geeks like me will understand what I mean when I say that ...

Almond flour blueberry muffins

August 25, 2019 By Nelson Cardoso Leave a Comment

A diagnosis that’s helping all of us Since Nelson’s diabetes diagnosis in February, things have changed for all of us at home. Not in a “If my diet is going to have to change, so is everyone’s” kind of way, though. Nelson has lost a lot of weight, and he’s managing to maintain his blood sugar levels in a healthy way, without the need for meds. The kids and I are so proud of how he’s doing and how committed he is to his new lifestyle of healthy eating and moderate exercising. And it’s ...

Power bowl with farro, avocado, legumes and veggies

August 23, 2019 By Nelson Cardoso Leave a Comment

Family road trips and good eats Well that was fun! We enjoyed a wonderful week off with the kids. There weren't any plane rides, but we had a blast with our Province staycation. We're going to share some of our trip details and the inspiration behind today's power bowl recipe. Liz and I have always been fans of road trips; even before our kids were in the picture. It was a no-brainer that we needed some sort of little get-away during our week off this summer. We thought of a few options ...