Emily Mardell

Christmas day is fast approaching, and Santa’s helpers are out in full force. Running errands, sharing goodwill, crafting, baking, wrapping presents, and crushing their nice list.

Take me to a bakeshop, share strong coffee, and we’ll be fast friends. Order biscotti, and we’ll be friends for life! Biscotti are hands-down one of my favourite treats—especially around Christmastime.

For me the holiday season officially starts when the aroma of warm gingerbread fills the house, and calls everyone to the kitchen.

Looking for creative strategies to help manage picky eating, mealtime stress, and food aversions? Pop on your mad-scientist hat, and look no further than your fridge, and pantry!

Our Cela happily bounced into her grade one classroom, and it was a gulp, and give your best smile moment for her Papa, and me.

The magic of eating, and supporting local is that, in our own way, we all can connect to the amazing producers behind the foods we most enjoy.

GetJoyfull adventures are always extra fun with Cela by my side. When we’re ‘food tripping’ it’s not unusual for her to gently encourage me to “talk less, and explore more.

Cela, and I love every minute we spend foraging, trekking, and mapping meals all across the beautiful Province we call home.

It’s been a busy week, and this mama needs to rest, relax, and rejuvenate. The kids are playing, and I have a few minutes to breath, eat the dark chocolate I’ve been craving, and collect my cartoon-voice-free-thoughts.

We started GetJoyfull with the intention of getting families back to the dinner table. It has been our mission to connect with local businesses, growers and farming families to help spread the joy that comes with sharing a family meal. We have met some incredible food warriors along the way and our latest GetJoyfull adventure … Read more