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Merry Christmas to all of you, from our crazy family. May your holidays be filled with love, laughter and your family surrounding you. Cherish the twinkle in your children’s eyes as they experience the wonder of giving and of course, the magic of too much chocolate combined with the glee of new toys and over [...]
I have never been a cobbler kinda gal. I like my fruits in crisps, the cakey topping that I usually associate with crumbles can’t hold a candle to the crunchy oatmeal topping that crisps are known for. The story that lead me to this recipe is a common one around this house. It started with [...]
Oh, yes I did! These lovelies were inspired by my first trip to the Bulk Barn, prompted by everyone on Twitter telling me how much I was missing in life by not frequenting said store. And I mean everyone. I think even Jessica Alba chimed in at one point and said “Are you crazy??” Ok, [...]
The devil made me do it. That’s the only thing that came to mind when I realized that on a day when it was about plus 28 Celsius, I was finally making the cookies that have been niggling in the back of my mind for a long, long time. I recently posted the base recipe [...]
You didn't have anything planned for Friday night, am I right or am I right? Why not head to the Edmonton Rocky Mountain Food and Wine Festival? I have two tickets up for grabs for this Friday, October 21st from 4-10 pm. These will get you into the Grand Tasting Hall - doesn't that sound soo lovely!- and then you will need to purchase your own coupons when you are there in order to purchase … [Read more...]
I can't even call this a contest, because EVERYONE gets a copy! How sweet is this!! Thanks to the generosity of Chef Jeff Pirtle, or just Chef Jeff, all you lovely readers of my site get the chance to have a copy of his eBook, Dinner Revolution. Not only do you get a cookbook full of great recipes that are simple and easy to make, you will also get a copy of his Grocery Store Savings Guide and … [Read more...]
Congrats to Kitty Mayne on your win! I will contact you for your mailing address. And as soon as Canada Post decides to get back to work, I will send them on their way! Thanks again to everyone who entered, there will be more on the way that I am concocting. And yes, I know I am a day late announcing this. I had the Random Number generator all ready to go last night when the husband … [Read more...]
With all the hoopla of the new house being built, selling this house and life being it's generally crazy self, I forgot to give away these books that have been hanging around the house. DK Publishing is extremely generous to me and loves to send me books to review and of course, I in turn love to choose not only children's books for my two kids to enjoy but gardening books for myself. These … [Read more...]
Happy Valentines Day everyone! To celebrate the spirit of love and unselfishness, I am going to give away an amazing set of cookbooks that I have been meaning to give away for a while. And I have been meaning to give them away for a while because I am having a hard time letting them go. DK Publishing was kind enough to send them to me, I used them for an article I wrote and then they sat … [Read more...]
I know it's past 6 MY time, I actually do know how to tell time, regardless of my whole not-awake what-time-zone-do-I live in?? lack of coffee the other morning. And I can't wait to pick two people! Thanks to everyone who entered, especially the strangers! Welcome to my little piece of the web! Drumroll.....the winners are posts # 9 and #19. That was a weird number … [Read more...]
I love my kids, my husband and chocolate.
The order depends on when you ask.
Welcome to my nest!
