The Perfect Tote

I have been looking to purchase a new tote bag and this week, as always, it found me.

The Classic Tote by Ralph Lauren in tan / cocoa. 

This model also only comes in black and retails for $198. 

The smaller Ralph Lauren tate leather shopper is a significantly smaller bag and retails for $178.

It will be a great addition to my Louis Vuitton Odeon 

Another tote that I like is the $19.50 Emily Tote Teal Crosshatch which is sold at Chapters

& the Michael Kors Jet Set Striped Travel Tote that retails for $298

Weekday Meals

These are some quick and easy meals that I made in January throughout the week when things are always a bit hectic and I am running around doing errands, going to appointments and when I don't have much time to go grocery shopping. I try to plan most of my meals for the week (as much as I can), go grocery shopping about once a week and I always try to make a bit more so I can take the leftovers for lunch the next day. My favourite websites for easy recipes come from The Gourmand Mom recipe collection and Canadian Living.

 Paella with Chorizo and Prawns

My inspiration for this came from here and the adorable Laura Vitale

Unfortunately I do not have a paella pan and had no room for the mussels and chicken but it was still very delicious

Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

My own mix of items that I had in the firdge. Secret kick is 3 teaspoons of grain mustard ;)

Very smooth with Hendricks gin & tonic but also goes very well with a delicious Malbec

Grilled Rosemary Mustard Chicken

Recipe from here

I made a salad with some leftover chicken

Korma Chicken

I marinaded the chicken for a day, added paprika and served with Basmati rice and cucumber salad

Alfredo with Parmesan and White Cheddar Cheese Pasta

From Whole Foods

Delicious on it's own or add chicken for a full meal and less than 380 calories

Frozen Yogurt with Skor for dessert

My handy Ipad that I use for all my recipes - Thanks Mom! ;)

Bon Appetit!