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Strawberries & Cream Scone Recipe for Mother’s Day {Healthy}

May 2, 2013

Last night, I wrote a rather maudlin post, which expressed the heaviness I felt about being away from my mum on Mother’s Day. When I awoke this morning, I knew that the whole thing must be re-written. Why wallow in the disappointment of one day when there is a lifetime of pleasures to celebrate? After [...]

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Lemon, Yogurt, Berry & Ginger Whole Wheat Quick Bread Recipe

Aug 30, 2012

Once October hits, breakfast burnout is in full gear. There are only so many times you can serve the kids cereal and toast before you start to hear, “But Mum, we just had that yesterday.” Yes, I’ve heard that chorus before. Time to shake things up a bit, with some out-of-the-ordinary scrambled eggs, pancake skewers, [...]

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Strawberry, Brie Cheese, Honey & Basil Crostini Recipe

Jul 25, 2012

Strawberry, Brie Cheese and Basil Crostini by Cookin' Canuck

The first time my brother-in-law offered to cook for us, I pasted a smile on my face and stifled an urge to run for the hills. At the time, he was a bachelor and used to feeding himself basic meals that could go from microwave to plate as quickly as possible (yeah, that meant a [...]

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Focaccia Recipe with Roasted Red Peppers & Olives

May 2, 2012

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Unless your name is Jacques Pepin or you have “Iron Chef” emblazoned on your apron, it’s likely that there’s something in the kitchen that stumps you. A culinary Achilles heel, so to speak. For me, that stumbling block is pie crust, much to my pie-loving family’s chagrin. However, for a long time, it was bread [...]

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Hot Cross Buns Recipe with Dark Chocolate & Dried Cherries

Apr 2, 2012

“Mum, we’re going to have Hot Cross Buns for Easter, right?” My boys are guardians of all our family traditions, making sure I don’t miss a single detail as each holiday rolls around. Two years ago, I posted my traditional recipe for traditional hot cross buns – soft, yeasty bread studded with currants. While those [...]

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Vegetarian Naan Pizza with Eggplant & Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto Recipe

Feb 15, 2012

When I was a kid, the only way my parents could get me to eat eggplant was to take me to a Greek restaurant and set an order of Moussaka in front of me. Maybe it was the cheesy layers, smothered in a creamy Bechamel sauce or maybe it was the hypnotic music and alluring [...]

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Double Chocolate Loaf with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Spread Recipe

Aug 5, 2011

While I am enjoying some summer playtime with my family, several of my favorite food bloggers are sharing their talents with you. Today, please welcome Michelle of Brown Eyed Baker. Not only is Michelle a kindred hockey-loving friend, but she comes up with some pretty incredible recipes. If you are looking for an ice cream [...]

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Savory Rolls with Olives & Parsley Gremolata Recipe & My Soapbox

Jun 22, 2011

There are times when I am writing the story portion of my posts that I find it impossible to focus on the task at hand. This is one of those times. Of course, there will be a recipe. Savory Rolls with Olives and Parsley Gremolata, to be exact. Rolls that melt in your mouth and [...]

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Glazed Pink Grapefruit Quick Bread Recipe

Mar 11, 2011

Pregnancy can be blamed for many odd food cravings. Let me clarify first, please – I am not pregnant (I’m talking to you, Mum). We are perfectly content with our two boys and are determined not to let our kids outnumber us. When I was pregnant – several years ago – I went through a [...]

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