A humourous tale from urbanmoms.ca member Connie... I suspected it during my pregnancies and it was confirmed when I became a stay-at-home mom.  I’ve definitely lost some brainpower since I became a parent.  We’ve all heard of “pregnancy brains” but my experience showed it evolved into a new entity, which I call “Brain Stew”.  I’m reminiscent for the days when I didn’t have to struggle to remember a simple word on an hourly basis.  Not only did my vocabulary change, other areas of my life did as well.  I’ll explain… Current Events       Before Children: President Clinton’s Impeachment... More »

I think one of the best lessons I've learned as a mom is not to judge other mothers. You know, you go to a store, or the playground, and there's a horribly-behaved child there, and your first thought is "what did the parents do wrong" or at the very least "where are that kid's parents?". At least mine is. And the inverse happens, too. When your child does something really well, or acts in a way other parents praise, your own chest sort of puffs up with parental pride - yes, pride for your children, but at least a... More »

Onion and Artichoke FocacciaPesto Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper SauceAsparagus Gruyere TartGrilled Zucchini and Feta SaladToffee Crunch Chocolate Bars Does that sound like one of Chef Ezra's menus? Maybe, but it's actually a few of the impressive recipes I've collected — and made more than once! — from my participation in a Cooking Club. Never heard of the concept? Basically, we're a group of women who meet on a monthly basis to cook, eat, drink, and enjoy each other's company. What more could you ask for?    The logisticsDuring the 10+ years I've participated, our cooking club has included between... More »