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4 Ingredient Christmas Crack

4 ingredient christmas crack

Every single time I make this recipe I get asked to make more. I’ve even been asked why I don’t sell it. Ha. So, due to popular demand, here you go! 4 ingredient Christmas Crack is a quick and easy treat to bring to any party or potluck. Package it in a nice tin and it’s a wonderful host gift. … Continue reading

Blender Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese

blender butternut squash mac and cheese

I’m always looking for quick, last minute ideas for dinner that don’t involve defrosting meat. I combined my love of butternut squash soup and mac and cheese to create this blender butternut squash mac and cheese. Even my fussiest of kids likes it (with a healthy dose of ketchup). Butternut squash has a creamy taste and texture that isn’t over … Continue reading

Fence and Post is Worth The Drive To Cochrane For A Rustic Upscale Experience

Fence and post worth the drive to cochrane for a rustic upscale dining experience

This year marks my 41st birthday and in my wiser years, I have grown to love quality time with my friends rather than physical gifts. 2 of my favourite people took me for lunch at a little gem in Cochrane, Alberta. Fence and Post is a rustic upscale restaurant right in the heart of Cochrane (next to the famous ice … Continue reading

Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Banff Alberta

best vegetarian restaurant in banff alberta

I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t have a whole lot of experience with vegan or vegetarian restaurants in general but I can definitely rate a restaurant on whether it has ok food, good food or great food. Nourish Bistro has great food and is my pick for Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Banff Alberta. On a recent trip … Continue reading

Easy Royal Icing

easy royal icing

Everything I know about baking comes from the expertise of my Auntie Lisa. We made 300 cookies and decorated them with royal icing, which pretty much means I’m an expert.  So now that you’ve made some of the best cookies for cut outs, let’s talk icing. Royal icing is very versatile. It’s pure white and dries hard. Icing is a … Continue reading

Best Cookies For Cut Outs

best cookies for cut outs

People often think that the best recipe to use for cut out cookies is a sugar cookie. And yes, in a lot of cases, sugar cookies are great for shapes and cutting. I recently helped my daughter with a fund raiser to help with her trip to Tanzania with ME to WE by making 300 cookies and iced each one … Continue reading

Copy Cat York Peppermint Patties

copy cat york peppermint patties

I have a serious soft spot for peppermint and chocolate. These copy cat york peppermint patties are so good, you’ll never know the difference.

Cheesecake Marble Brownies

cheesecake marble brownies

Ok, I’ll be honest, these are a little bit more effort than my Basic Brownie recipe. Trust me when I say, it’s totally worth it. These Cheesecake Marble Brownies are the best blend of cheesecake and chewy chocolate. You won’t regret it.

Better Shepherd’s Pie

Growing up, I learned to cook early on. Shepherd’s Pie was a family staple growing up but when I had my own kids I wanted to make it my own recipe, something I like to call a Better Shepherds Pie. The stars have seemed to aligned and low and behold, my kids ALL LOVE IT! Without fail, if I make … Continue reading

Overnight Blueberry French Toast

overnight blueberry french toast

This recipe for Overnight Blueberry French Toast came to me from my amazing Auntie Lisa but with some modifications has become my own version and a family tradition at Christmas. I’ve started making it on New Years Day as well because the kids love it so much. Quick and easy to make the night before and then throw in the … Continue reading

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