This Lent season has been moving along quite well surprisingly. I have been keeping up with this flourless and dairy-less diet better than I thought, but man do I still crave chocolate. Listen, I may have given up grain and dairy, but I’m still human right? I decided to research vegan and flourless cookies and […]
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Ahh Valentine’s Day! The one time of the year where chocolate and roses are triple in price! I never really cared so much about this holiday until I became a mom. I know, I know, everything changes when you become a parent, but for some reason your attitude towards holidays completely change once you have […]
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There is nothing like a buttery shortbread during the holidays or even with your afternoon tea. This cookie is so versatile that it’s no wonder so many people enjoy making them. You can make them sweet or savoury. Add herbs, fruit, chocolate, the possibilities are endless! I personally like them plain and simple. I have […]
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I have been on a non-stop holiday baking ride these days! We are less than one week from Christmas! Ahhh!!! Have you got all your shopping done? If you’re hosting are you ready for your menu? Being home this year for the holidays I thought I would be way more prepared, but instead I am […]
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A few weekends ago, I visited my in-laws to celebrate my mother in law’s birthday. I wanted to make a dessert, but to be honest it’s hard to make something new with different ingredients, hoping everyone will enjoy it. I decided to stick to two flavours I knew that everyone at the dinner would enjoy, […]
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I am now entering my tenth month of maternity leave and I have to say I am in a rut. I was exclusively breastfeeding until five months, and up until then I was losing weight to the point where I was skinnier than my pre-pregnancy body. Now that Emilia is eating more solids and I’m […]
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I don’t know about you, but I just can’t get enough of pumpkin spice and everything nice! I’ve busted out the pumpkin spice scented candles, got my glass pumpkins out and I’m ready to wear my extra layer of fall clothing. The other day I had made my banana oat muffins and decided to add […]
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The first week of school has come to an end and being home it’s been really slow here at home. If I were at work, I’d be in bed by 8 up by 6 and always on the go. With Emilia around I need to start thinking about snacks I can prep ahead of time, […]
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Growing up as a kid, canning peaches was one of the highlights at the end of summer. Preserving peaches was a way to preserve a part of summer when it was bitter and cold outside. I remember one of my favourite dishes was a few scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with yummy baby gold […]
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I made these delicious treats for a special new mom who loves oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Being a new mom myself I know that those late night feedings are the worst when it comes to impulse cravings and unhealthy snack choices. You know what? Sometimes you just need to give into those cravings! There are […]
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