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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 [...]
Ahem. These potatoes are from my very own little garden in the back. I'm about to burst with pride. I grew taters and my only regret is that I didn't plant more. Next year I am going to allot a lot more space to potatoes, they were amazing fresh from the garden. And there is nothing I like more than a good potato salad and this fits the bill. The only thing I would change is to leave … [Read more...]
This is one recipe that most cooks need in their repertoire, absolutely, and very seldom do I say that. But at 4-5 bucks a bottle for the pre-mixed in the store, this is a quick and cheap, better tasting version. The base of a good Cajun spice is equal amounts of cumin, coriander and paprika. However, I like oregano, salt and cracked pepper in mine. Always me with the tweaking. I can't … [Read more...]
I had parsnips. Thus, I have been cooking with parsnips. I also love parsnips, they are the carrots often forgotten relative, destined to be hidden in the shadows of vegetables that are more brightly colored, widely available and popular. If there was a root vegetable popularity contest, parsnips would probably come in dead last, or at least running neck and neck with turnips. Which I … [Read more...]
This is something that I used to make frequently, then for some reason, forgot all about the recipe. Used to make as in I haven't made it since my husband and I were first married, so that's oh, a decade or so? And I have no idea why, it's just one of those recipes I forgot. I dug the recipe out the other day to serve with the Cornish game hens that I made, and it was as tasty as I … [Read more...]
Easy. Delicious. Has bacon. Do I have you convinced yet? These were a craving one night when we whipped up steak, the same night I realized it must be a uniquely Canadian trait to take out your flashlight with you to check your steak. We barbecue year round, so it's hard to see the donenes of your steak in the dark. Since it's dark at 5 nowadays. And I refuse to go without a good juicy … [Read more...]
These are blooming fantastic. These are the ultimate, surprise appetizer for a party, people will be amazed at these little creative bundles of sweet, smoky bacon, green bean goodness. Guests will rave about them and ask for your recipe. And you will blush and acknowledge the praise and hand over the recipe with a little "oh really, it's nothing." And truly, it is nothing, they are so simple to … [Read more...]
Pumpkin dip has to be the most amazing, delectable and evil thing I have ever encountered. I first tried it about 2 years ago at my friend Amanda's Halloween party, and it's been true love ever since. It tastes like pumpkin pie filling, and you can eat it on gingersnaps, or graham wafers. I can eat this with a spoon. I would eat it in my room. I will eat it here or there, Sam, I will eat it … [Read more...]
I was craving stuffed potatoes with my marinated steak the other day, when it was plus 30 Celcius, have I mentioned our hottest day of the summer yet? ( yes Karlynn, you have...over...and over...and over again) It happened in September in these parts. Hello Global Warming. Anyways, as usual, I decided to make my own variation. These were born from the simple fact that I am on a cream cheese kick … [Read more...]
This is a family classic, a tried and true Ukrainian dish that was served at many a supper at my grandma's. True to many of my Grandma's dishes, there are no exact measurements. This may frustrate some of you, but this is just how these are done, to taste. You add the ingredients to how you like it. Ingredients: new potatoes whipping or 10% … [Read more...]
I love my kids, my husband and chocolate.
The order depends on when you ask.
Welcome to my nest!
