I know that technically it's still summer but it's really beginning to feel a lot like fall here and I'm more then ready. Over the last week I have begun to feel a lot better and the cold crisp air is breathing new life into me. I'm ready for a new season and a new start in this pregnancy. Bring on the cravings! :) Doughnuts are something that my family loves. My mother-in-law makes one mean glazed doughnut and I love it! My problem is finding time to make the dough, roll it out, cut it out and deep fry it. They're...
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This time of year has always inspired me. There's an excitement in the air, almost tangible in the crisp weather that's making it's appearance when the sun goes down. When I was younger I looked forward to going back to school because it meant I got to see my friends every day. Plus I was a little bit of a nerd and enjoyed learning, for the most part. At 2, I don't need to start thinking about school time for my son just yet, but I still get that feeling of excitement as others gear up for the year ahead. Planning school...
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Today is Deep Purple Monday! Click through to see all the inspiring photos. The next roundup will be White Monday on September 6th. Submit your pictures by Sunday September 5th.
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I may not have an actual garden, but in the summer months, it seems as though I have one strewn around my kitchen. Pasta Primavera is such a great way to use up the plethora of vegetables in your garden, whether that be in your backyard or your fridge. Over at Simple Bites I'm sharing the recipe for this tasty pasta (seriously, it's so good that Max can't get enough of his veggies when I serve them this way) and some tips on freezing and cooking vegetables so you can enjoy it all year long. "The end of summer marks the time...
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"Quesadillas are a go to last minute dinner in our house. There are so many different combinations you can throw together from leftovers in your fridge that will make for quick and tasty quesadillas. They can be as simple as a filling of ham and cheese (one of our favorites) or as varied as the vegetables in your crisper drawer. The flavors don't have to be Mexican, anything that goes well together will be great melted between two toasty tortillas. All you need is cheese to bind it all together..." Read more and get the recipe on Smithfield.com
I have been obsessed with tea and cookies ever since I saw the recipe for this Chai Concentrate on Hilary's blog: Let Her Bake Cake. James is in heaven because I make a new batch of cookies practically every week. These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies have been a long time fave and are one of the cookies I turn to most when I'm looking for something to dip in my tea. Don't get me wrong, these are by no means just a side-kick to tea. These cookies stand alone in their awesomeness. One thing that keeps me coming back for more peanut butter...
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This is a twist off of my mom's Broccoli Salad recipe. Hers is packed full of yummy goodness like grapes, sesame seeds, grated carrots and crumbled bacon. Although it is one of my favorite salads to eat, I'm much to lazy to make it for a weeknight dinner. This is my simplified version with a bit different ingredients which I think is just as yummy. The dressing on this salad is sweet and tangy lending itself to all sorts of fruit and nut combinations. You could really mix this up with any type of fruit and nuts you like. Strawberries and...
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I was debating whether to call these muffins or cupcakes. But I think anyone that eats chocolate muffins for breakfast understands that, that distinction is always hard to make when your having chocolate for breakfast. The only real reason I'm calling these "muffins" is because I took my Blueberry Sour Cream Muffin recipe and altered it slightly to make it Double Chocolate Raspberry. Can I get a whoop whoop? My husband isn't really a fan of raspberries but he devoured these for breakfast, snack and dessert, so I'm guessing he thought they were pretty good. I'm a die-hard chocolate-raspberry fan so...
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Today is Golden Yellow Monday! Click through to see all the inspiring photos. The next roundup will be Deep Purple Monday on August 23rd. Submit your pictures by Sunday August 22nd.
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My mouth is seriously salivating looking at these pork chops. This is by far my new favourite way to do up pork chops on the grill. They're spicy, succulent and so very flavourful. I'm having so much fun making recipe creations for Smithfield.com. I'm over there today sharing the recipe for these tasty chops. It's such a quick and easy recipe that I'm sure you'll enjoy. I'd love for you to stop by, say hi and fill me in on your favourite way to grill pork chops. You can never have enough grilling recipes! Head here for the recipe and to join the...
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