I love chocolate and banana together! They just go together…you know? You may remember a few weeks ago, I made these uber moist and delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins which are so good! And these little bites are great too, but add the delicious crunch of pecans and they are to-the-moon and back dang awesome! With the addition of pecans, they taste as luxurious as a chocolate bar, but without all the fat & calories. I love these because not only are they tasty, but they are a small dessert or treat that doesn’t have refined sugar or gluten. They Read More »
Coffee Crisp Brownies
Anyone who knows me also knows how much I love chocolate. Chocolate bars, chocolate cake, brownies…basically chocolate in all forms. One treat that I have been enjoying since I was a kid is Coffee Crisp. It was one of my favourite bars in my Halloween bag of treats and I still like to grab a bar every once in a while at the grocery store. Of course, when I discovered a brand new Coffee Crisp flavour, I just had to make something yummy with it, so I decided on these crazy good brownies, which my kids have voted as their Read More »
Easy 5 Minute Strawberry Butter
I adore strawberries. I eat homemade strawberry jam almost every day on an English muffin or toast. It’s my jam…no pun intended. I enjoy any type of strawberry recipe…be it ice cream or cheesecake or just simple plain strawberry butter. You will love this recipe. It’s like whipping up a strawberry cloud of loveliness in 5 minutes. 5 minutes! And this tasty delight can be enjoyed on biscuits, muffins, pancakes, waffles, and bread. Or if you are like my son, you could just eat it out of a bowl as is. Until I swipe the bowl out of his hands Read More »
Movie Munchie Mix for the Oscars
One thing that I look forward to every year is the watching the Oscars. My family loves to watch movies and we often debate and argue about what we think is the best movie of the year.We usually keep things casual around here and watching the Oscars in our jammies is ‘modus operandi’ in our house. And since the Sweetheart Munchie Mix I made for Valentine’s Day was such a hit, I have had numerous requests to make it again. So I whipped up some ‘Movie Munchie Mix’ for Oscar night, with some different crunch added to the mix. We Read More »
Crispy Curry Potato Skins with Mango Chutney Sour Cream
There is nothing we love more in winter for family togetherness than cuddling up with blankets and pillows and enjoying a delish hot appy and a good movie. With my kids being older and everyone having busy schedules, time together is very precious. And this appetizer is definitely a favourite, except this time I put a bit of a different twist on it with the help of some Patak’s sauces by adding some curry to the skins and mixing up a crazy-good mango chutney sour cream dip. The blend of the spicy curry potato skins with the sweetness of the Read More »
Fine Dining at Disneyland!
I know when you think of Disney Parks, you probably think of family fun, thrill rides and character breakfasts. Am I right? But did you know that there are also restaurants at Disneyland that offer fine dining experiences? Yes! It’s true! As a self-declared foodie and home cook, I am here to tell you that there are a few restaurants at Disneyland that are top-notch and you won’t want to miss! I had the chance to visit two of these fine restaurants and they are definitely not-to-miss places! The Napa Rose, located in the Grand Californian Hotel at Disneyland, offers Read More »
Best Ever Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Aaaah. Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. I have been asked for this recipe too many times to count! These muffins have a deep rich flavour and are so moist and delicious that you can’t stop at just one! These muffins have traveled too…they’ve shown their sweet love to school lunches, gaggles of classroom children, hungry skating teams, sweaty hockey players, and neighbors too. They are just that typo ‘o muffin that can show their love to anybody! All you need to mix these up are a couple of bowls and wooden spoon. That’s it. No fancy equipment. And your favorite chocolate Read More »
Our Visit to the Beautiful Castello di Amorosa Winery In the Napa Valley
Late last summer, my daughter and I had the most amazing California adventure which took us to San Francisco, and then to the famed Napa Valley where we had the chance to visit & tour the beautiful Castello Di Amorosa Winery. The beauty of this winery surrounded us as soon as we stepped off of our van, and at every turn there were lovely vistas and vignettes. The “Castle of Love” is the vision and life-long dream of Dario Sattui, who wanted to create Italian-style wines within a 13th century medieval-inspired castle inspired by his love of his Italian heritage Read More »
Get Rid of Magazine Clutter with Help From Next Issue Canada
You might know this about me already, but I am a HUGE magazine junkie! I mean so HUGE that they really need a NEW word for HUGE. So huge that there really should be a “Magazine Junkies Anonymous” group and I could be president. I have been a junkie for years and magazines can be found in every nook and cranny in our house!. This habit started when I was in University when I was looking for something light to read that was not a text book or academic…and magazines became my new best friends for light reading, inspiration and Read More »
Jalapeno Popper Chili
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope your day goes well! We don’t exchange big gifts for Valentine’s Day…only small things like chocolates, cards or homemade treats. One thing we do like to do is enjoy a meal together. With our kids being older now, sitting down to the table to have supper as a family doesn’t happen as often as it should because of busy schedules. But when we do sit down, this Jalapeno Popper Chili warms out hearts up like nothing else! And this spin on chili is totally inspired by one of favourite appetizers….Jalapeno Poppers. This recipe combines all Read More »
Hot Chocolate in A Basket
It’s February and that brings a lot of winter activities for those of us who have snow at this time of year! A lot of small communities and cities play host to various winter and skating carnivals during this month…in addition to whatever outdoor fun your family enjoys such as skiing,skating or tobogganing. Years ago, when my daughter first started skating as a little 4 year old, there was one parent who brought a hot chocolate basket to the rink for all of us to enjoy. I so appreciated that warm cup of hot chocolate. Since it’s right in the Read More »
White Hot Chocolate
There is something so decadent about white chocolate and it is my husband’s absolute favourite, so I try to make this lovely homemade white hot chocolate at least once during the cold season. I first made this about 10 years ago and it is always such a treat every time we make it. So velvety and good! And when you add some pink heart-shaped marshmallows, it becomes the perfect Valentine’s treat! Although homemade hot chocolate takes some extra time, the results are so worth it! And it is such a delicious change from traditional hot chocolate. Make it Read More »
Sweetheart Munchie Mix +Free Printable Tag
If you are looking for a quick and easy somethin’ somethin’ to make for a gift for Valentine’s Day….I have just the thing for you…Sweetheart Munchie Mix.This mix is a delicious blend of sweet, salty, crunchy and chocolatey. It’s heaven I tell ya! The best part…no baking skills required! And I even created a cute little tag to go with it so that it’s perfect for gift-giving! This mix is so easy…it can be whipped together in under 10 minutes. You can also pop the popcorn or buy the popcorn…whatever you prefer. Sweetheart Munchie Mix To Gather: 2-3 cups Read More »
Easy Red Velvet Cookies For Valentine’s Day
We loves cookies at our house and they disappear so fast! While browsing at the grocery store recently, I spied this brand new cookie dough…. Pillsbury Red Velvet Cookies. Sit down and shut the front door! I just had to take them home and try them out. They looked so pretty with white chocolate chips…with the taste of rich red velvet in a cookie form. The dough comes in a roll and just needs to be scooped out with a teaspoon and placed on a cookie sheet for easy baking. The package makes approximately 18 cookies. And I couldn’t help Read More »
Valentine’s Treat Tubes
We love the holiday of love at our house! So far, I have had fun making Valentine Petit Fours, Marshmallow Pops and Mug Cake Gifts. When my now 17 year old daughter was little, she loved crafting ALL THE TIME. She was always cutting, gluing, colouring and finding something to make pretty. One year for Valentine’s Day, we made some treat tubes just like these for her to hand out to a few friends. She spent hours on this project and it provided so much fun for her that I wanted to share it again if you have kiddos at Read More »
A Sunny Yellow Table to Warm Up Winter
Tomorrow is February 1st! That means that Spring is that much closer! Instead of waiting for Spring to arrive, I decided this week to create a pretty yellow table to lift our spirits and celebrate the sunshine despite freezing cold temperatures. I find that I crave yellow in winter…it makes me feel warm inside. Fresh yellow flowers are a wonderful way to add beauty to any table…they just radiate happiness! And the combination of pretty yellow flowes along with clean dishes can create a table that sparkles. The first step in my quest for a beautiful yellow table was to Read More »
Chicken Panini with Curry Mayo, Cheese, Arugula & Chutney
Our family loves paninis for a quick lunch, supper or even a late breakfast. They are hot and tasty and satisfy any hunger…and are especially good in winter with soup. Part of the appeal of these grilled sandwiches is that they can be created with a whole assortment of different fillings and flavours to suit any taste. This panini is a wonderful creation of chicken with curry mayo, gooey goat cheese and sweet chutney to balance the spicy mayo. The arugula adds some peppery flavour…which makes the sandwich oh-so-good. In order to create this sandwich, I ‘mixed in a little India’ Read More »
Make An Asian Noodle Bar
I love family food that can be served in such a way where each person can make a dish of whatever they like. Everyone has happy tummies and the family chef feels pretty darn good too! When I saw this Asian Noodle Bar on Mara`s Blog, I was completely inspired to make this for my family…knowing that it would be a huge hit! And I was totally right…this Asian Noodle Bar was a fabulous meal that was fun to make and fun to serve! The beauty of this meal is that there is something for everyone. Each bowl can be Read More »
Arugula, Apple & Goat Cheese Salad
I love fresh, crisp salads in winter. Throw in a little fruit and I’m a happy camper! Throw in some cheese…even better! One of the fun things that my family has been enjoying lately is trying different kinds of greens as a foundation for our salads. Recently, arugula has been a favourite with it’s slightly peppery taste and it’s bright green full-of-good-things colour. This arugula salad with a foundation of leafy arugula and topped with crisp green apple slices, creamy goat cheese and candied pecans is a perfect mix of fresh and crispy that is so good as a meal Read More »
Valentine’s Favor Craft Project
Crafting for Valentine`s Day is so fun! There are so many pretty things to make with an array of beautiful supplies! These Valentine`s Favors are easy to make with re-cycled toilet paper or paper towel tubes decorated with paper doilies, hearts, ribbons and twine. They are a wonderful project if you have a gaggle of little girls who need something to do! Here are some of the supplies I used to decorate the tubes. Supplies: Tissue paper to wrap the tubes Scotch tape to fasten the tissue paper to the tubes Paper doilies Ribbon or yarn Paper hearts Bakers Read More »
Valentine’s Treat Bags
Hi everyone! I am so happy to be here to share this cute little treat bag project with you! I had so much fun making these this weekend with one of my favourite things ever….felt hearts. They can turn any plain project into something beautiful. These darling bags would make a great gift for any special sweetie for Valentine’s day. And whatever goes inside can be limitless… small cookies, kisses, a gift card, gum…whatever your heart desires. To make these cute treat bags, only a few supplies are needed that can be picked up at most local stores. And any Read More »
5 Great Tips For Organizing Your Home Office
One of my goals for January was to get my little office nook back into an organized state, because recently it has been as messy as a bowl of spaghetti….no lie! I was so anxious to start this project, that I neglected to take a ‘before’ picture of it, but trust me, it as a big pile of mess with stacks of paper covering the desk and the lower shelf. When you work from home, as I do, a home office that is both organized and functional is an important part of having a productive day. I was more than Read More »
Valentine’s Mug Cake Gift Idea
It’s no secret how I love pretty things! Especially pretty packaging for gifts! With Valentine’s Day not far away, I was looking to create a small gift that would be great to give to friends, teachers or neighbours, while also being easy to put-together and budget-friendly. When I saw these sweater-wrapped mugs at the dollar store, I knew that they would work for cute mug cake gifts! Whenever I see pretty felt embellishments in a package for a dollar or two, I always pick them up because with a little imagination, they can always be used to pretty something up! Read More »
Organizing with Stylish & Affordable Home Storage Solutions
After Christmas is when, like many people, I get the itch to purge belongings and re-organize every room in our home. While trying to find new homes for Christmas gifts, it soon becomes apparent that good home storage items are a HUGE help in making every space earn it’s keep.Our home is not big, so every closet and under-the-bed space is valuable storage space. And when looking for storage items, I like things that are not only functional & affordable, but stylish and attractive to look at as well. Recently, Fellowes Canada sent me some items from their brand new home Read More »
Easy & Healthy Fruit Dip
Our family is getting so excited and there is a definite buzz in the air….the Olympic Games are just 24 days away now!We so look forward to gathering in the evening with some of our favorite snacks or a simple dessert to watch the recaps of the day and the events that Canadian athletes are participating in…cheering them on of course! One of our favorite simple desserts is this easy & healthy fruit dip…which is also a great at any time too! I love it because it takes mere minutes to make and then I can join my family in Read More »
Entertaining Is Easy With The Right Oven!
Whew! The holidays are over and I am fulfilled, happy and exhausted! It was a totally fun time with my family and friends, and like any holiday gathering….our time together centered around food….lots of yummy homemade food! We made and enjoyed a fantastic collection of sweet confections, tantalizing appetizers and of course, a delicious roast turkey too. And when you have the right oven with to-die-for features…entertaining and time spent in the kitchen is easy! With the right oven that features 3 oven racks, you can cook 3 sheets of cookies at one time, which means more cookies baked in Read More »
A Menu Plan for Celebrating the Cuisine of India
Hello folks! I hope you are having a wonderful break! If your family is anything like mine, you are probably very tired of turkey right about now! It’s around New Years when a craving for some spicy or ethnic cuisine starts to hit our family and we like to create a menu plan that is fun, spicy and rocks our palate a little bit! We love having a theme or ethnic food night as a way of escaping the same old-same old.This year we are all about mixing in a little India! One thing I love about mixing in a Read More »
Top 10 Posts for 2013
So as we get ready to welcome a new year, I am taking some time to reflect on the most popular posts of 2013. I absolutely had a phenomenal year this year in terms of blogging opportunities, and I can only thank YOU, my readers, for making all of this possible with your kindness, visits, comments and encouragement! I thank you from the very bottom of my heart for everything that you have given to me as a reader! You are all so special and I want you to know how much I appreciate you! As I look back Read More »
23 Delicious Appetizers & Dips for New Years Eve
Hello everyone! I hope you are well! With all of the yummy sit down meals for the holidays complete, our family is really looking forward to more casual and fun food for New Years Eve that we can eat with fingers, napkins or even a small plate. We usually enjoy a small get together with friends or family for the evening and we love to make and serve some of our favourite appetizers & dips. With help from my archives and Life Made Delicious, I have rounded up a whole collection of delicious and tasty dips, hot & cold appetizers, along Read More »
8 Easy & Affordable Ideas for Storing & Organizing Christmas Decor
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I took a full week off to enjoy my family and it was so refreshing! I am hoping to burn off some of those extra Christmas calories by putting away our Christmas today and tomorrow, so I have rounded up some of the easiest and budget-friendly ideas for storing & organizing Christmas decorations. A few years ago, I instituted sorting & storing my ornaments by colour and I love, love, love this method. It makes decorating a house so easy when you have things sorted by colour! Ready for some great ideas Read More »
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