Amy Valm

Amy Valm

Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.

Latest from Amy Valm

15 dad-approved recipes for Father's Day

15 dad-approved recipes for Father's Day

Looking to wow dad this Father's Day? We've got you, so rounded up some ideas, with everything from steak to ice cream cake.

20 easy grilling recipes

20 easy grilling recipes

Grill times are good times. Especially with these tasty recipes.

15 delicious vegan recipes

15 delicious vegan recipes

Embrace meatless with these scrumptious recipes. Vegan cooking is all about flavour, and these do not disappoint.

18 recipes to make with your farmers' market haul

18 recipes to make with your farmers' market haul

It's worth trekking out early to get the cream of the crop at the farmers' market. There's so many recipes you can like sweet hand pies or savoury latkes.

7 best rhubarb recipes

7 best rhubarb recipes

From sweet rhubarb parfaits to savoury dressings and a super-simple compote, we promise you, these recipes actually are the best.

18 tasty tofu recipes

18 tasty tofu recipes

Tofu is so versatile and easy—and it's delicious, too! From marinated to crispy, you're going to want to put these tofu recipes in regular rotation.

15 easy budget-friendly meals

15 easy budget-friendly meals

Beat the grocery bill blues! A few key swaps and staples make budget-friendly meals that are loaded with flavour.

7 Valentine's Day ideas if you can't get a babysitter

7 Valentine's Day ideas if you can't get a babysitter

So you're stuck at home with sleeping kids—no problem. There are still plenty of creative ways to celebrate Valentine's Day from home.

How to make rainbow crayons

How to make rainbow crayons

Your stash of broken crayons have a new purpose. When melted down, they create these fun rainbow shapes, perfect for loot bags.

14 iconic toys from the '80s

14 iconic toys from the '80s

Do you, like, remember these '80s toys? There were sweet droopy-eared pups to adopt, a bear that played cassettes and some pretty radical gaming systems.

12 easy bar recipes

12 easy bar recipes

Raise the bar on snack time (or treat time) with these easy and delicious bar recipes. Sometimes it's hip to be square (or rectangular).

11 great pumpkin and squash recipes

11 great pumpkin and squash recipes

Oh, gourd, it's fall, y'all. Make the most of the season with these sweet and savoury pumpkin and squash recipes.

8 cute Thanksgiving crafts for kids

8 cute Thanksgiving crafts for kids

Prep your home for the harvest with these simple and sweet Thanksgiving crafts.

15 Energizing Breakfast Recipes

15 Energizing Breakfast Recipes

It's the most important meal of the day, dudes. Keep little bellies full until lunch with these nutrient-dense breakfast recipes.

10 non-boring chicken recipes

10 non-boring chicken recipes

Take a walk on the wild side with a boring-free chicken recipe. We love basic chicken sometimes, too, but it feels good to try something new.

12 simple pasta recipes

12 simple pasta recipes

Pasta doesn't need to be fussy to be good. In fact, the simpler it is, the better it tastes. Try these fast, simple pasta recipes to really bowl them over.

14 vegan pantry essentials

14 vegan pantry essentials

Vegan cooking takes a little getting used to, but with these basic pantry essentials, you've got it in the bag.

20 best bake sale recipes

20 best bake sale recipes

Remember that time you almost forgot about the bake sale at school? These recipes have your back. Some are super-simple, others are for the love of baking.

14 absolutely ridiculous pregnancy stock photos

14 absolutely ridiculous pregnancy stock photos

There's the good, the bad and the downright rotten when it comes to stock images. Check out our favourite weird pregnancy photos.

4 decadent sauce recipes

4 decadent sauce recipes

A drizzle, a smear, a dollop or a dip. These simple sauce recipes offer a world of possibilities. And they're not terrible eaten off a big spoon, either.