Scarlet Monday

Scarlet Monday

February 8, 2010  |  Colorful Mondays  |  5 Comments

Today is Scarlet Monday! Click through to see all the inspiring photos. Next week is Chocolate Brown Monday. Submit your pictures by Sunday February 14th.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse Towers

Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse Towers

February 5, 2010  |  Creamy, Fruit, Sweets  |  12 Comments

About a month ago I received an email that got me very excited. It was from Aimee, asking me to consider becoming a contributor for a new site called Simple Bites. I headed over to check it out and knew that I just had to be a part of it. Simple Bites is a collaboration of mommy food bloggers who are passionate about simple, real food and are dedicated to "real food for the family table". Although I'm ecstatic and extremely honoured to have been asked to be a contributor, I'm even more excited about what the others have to offer and learning...

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Maple Walnut Apple Chips

Maple Walnut Apple Chips

February 3, 2010  |  Appetizers, Gluten Free, Kids, Snacks  |  7 Comments

I think I'm in love. Or maybe I'm just confused because my hubby is off in Russia this week and I'm just trying to fill the void. Whatever the case, these Maple Walnut Apple Chips are addictive. Just look at that name and tell me that your mouth doesn't start to water. I had pretty high expectations, even though I'm not usually a fan of dried fruit. Partly because this is an Anna Olson recipe (I "love" her) and partly because the description sounded too good to be true. Let me tell you. These blew me out of the water and...

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Midnight Blue Monday

Midnight Blue Monday

February 1, 2010  |  Colorful Mondays  |  6 Comments

Today is Midnight Blue Monday! Click through to see all the inspiring photos. Next week is Scarlet Monday. Submit your pictures by Sunday February 7th.

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Homemade Bisquick Mix

Homemade Bisquick Mix

January 29, 2010  |  Breads, Breakfast, How-to's  |  15 Comments

I love making things that you normally buy in a box, at home. Especially when it's as easy to make as this Homemade Bisquick Mix. I don't make fresh biscuits nearly as often as I crave them, for one reason only. I'm lazy. Bread isn't a nutritional requirement when planning my evening meals so it's often left out of the equation. Not, that I don't love it. It's just that when the clock strikes five I want to be done with my day and only  do the work that is required of me. That 's the great thing about this mix. You...

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Cappuccino Nanaimo Bars

Cappuccino Nanaimo Bars

January 27, 2010  |  Chocolate, Daring Bakers, Sweets  |  27 Comments

The January 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Lauren of Celiac Teen. Lauren chose Gluten-Free Graham Wafers and Nanaimo Bars as the challenge for the month. The sources she based her recipe on are 101 Cookbooks and www.nanaimo.ca

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Pale Green Monday

Pale Green Monday

January 25, 2010  |  Colorful Mondays  |  7 Comments

Today is Pale Green Monday! Click through to see all the inspiring photos. Next week is Midnight Blue Monday. Submit your pictures by Sunday January 31st.

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Fresh Berry Crisp with Brown Sugar Cream

Fresh Berry Crisp with Brown Sugar Cream

January 21, 2010  |  Breakfast, Fruit, Snacks, Sweets  |  6 Comments

I use the words Fresh Berry Crisp with Brown Sugar Cream loosely with this recipe, because it's not truly either. Although, the description does fit it well because it is a fresh assembly of bursting berries and crisp granola clusters, topped with sour cream and brown sugar. See? All in the title there. This is the epitome of simple. In fact, it can hardly be called a recipe. But, it is a combination that I wouldn't have thought of without some inspiration from another source. Sour cream may seem an odd thing to add to berries, but that tartness along with the sweetness...

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Purple Monday

Purple Monday

January 18, 2010  |  Colorful Mondays  |  5 Comments

Today is Purple Monday! Click through to see all the inspiring photos. Next week is Pale Green Monday. Submit your pictures by Sunday January 24th.

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Tangy Raspberry Smoothie & A Healthy Challenge

Tangy Raspberry Smoothie & A Healthy Challenge

January 15, 2010  |  Beverages, Gluten Free, Snacks  |  5 Comments

I have joined the 10in10 challenge, "10 weeks to healthy in 2010". I may be two weeks late in posting about it, but I do have a good reason. I'm sure you're not interested in the minuscule details of my goals so I'll keep this brief. I haven't been able to settle in one spot for very long this past year and it's made a routine very hard to come by. Now that the future is looking a little more settled I thought 10in10 was the perfect way to help me start that routine. My goals are to exercise more and eat...

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