Emily Mardell

Today marks the official launch our new weekly feature, “Mama Joy Monday.” With less than six weeks to go before baby Mardell #3 arrives, I’m endeavouring to soak in, and share as much Mama-to-Mama support, love, and positivity as possible. Who’s with me? For me, this includes finding everyday joy in “Parmesan & Pepper Popcorn,” … Read more

To celebrate our love of farmers’ markets, and family farms we’re launching a new GetJoyfull tradition called, “Family Farm Friday.”

Grilling-up extras on the weekend is a great way to get ahead on weekly meal prep. Luckily, after our Father’s Day Backyard Cookout, we still have leftover grilled turkey to leverage, and enjoy [partner]. We could make turkey-pesto-feta flatbreads, or creamy turkey-potato-corn bowls, but this week we’re diving head first into summertime with a “Peach & … Read more

Alberta-raised turkey, especially cuts like this turkey breast, are a weekly favourite in the GetJoyfullhousehold.

Every amazing menu is anchored by one stunningly simply dish that somehow, someway elevates every other food around it.

To celebrate their Canadian debut, MorningStar Farms recently sent me a taster pack of “vegetable-forward” burgers, and an invitation to get grilling.

We’re hosting a small dinner party this weekend with my cousin Mike, and his adorable little family. Mike, and I grew up together on the East coast, and enjoyed a very unplugged childhood.

It’s just after 3pm, and to avoid the dreaded mid-day slump I’m fuelling up with one of my go-to afternoon snacks. Simple, whole-food focused snacks that offer plenty of colour, crunch, and yumminess.

Inspired by sports nutrition, and FC Edmonton’s ever energetic mascot, “Blue Bolt,” I’m super-charged to share my recipe for “Bolt Energy Bars” on the eve of the inaugural home opener!

The outdoor soccer season officially kicked-off my for Cela, and Remi this week, making our weeknights a little more wonderful, and a little more wacky.