Category: Daily Dirt

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

Water And Wellness What To Expect At The New Nordic Spa In Kananaskis

Sometimes you don’t realize how badly you need a spa until you’re in the spa. I got the chance to check out the brand new (almost finished) Nordic Spa and I’m here to give you the low down.  It’s all about water and wellness here’s what to expect at the new Nordic Spa in Kananaskis.The… Continue reading Water And Wellness What To Expect At The New Nordic Spa In Kananaskis

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… Continue reading Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Banff Alberta

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… Continue reading Best Cookies For Cut Outs

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

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!… Continue reading Better Shepherd’s Pie