In this continuous time of uncertainty, what better what to occupy ourselves by trying new recipes? I personally find cooking quitte meditative, especially baking as not much thinking goes into it. However, I need to be in the kitchen on my own without anyone bothering me or staring me down - I usually only accept … Continue reading Twix Bars
This year I turned 24. For my birthday, I decided to combine it with two other of my friends who have their birthdays a few days apart. We decided to rent a boat and have all our friends join us for a big party; it was absolutely great. Instead of ordering a cake, I decided … Continue reading Beach Birthday Cake
These past couple of months, it seems as though the baby craze is on; every few weeks I get told that someone is expecting. For the first time, I truly understand why Spring is deemed the lover's season...a lot, and I mean A LOT, of babies get conceived in Spring. Regardless, I am absolutely loving … Continue reading Gender Reveal Cupcakes! Chocolate & Vanilla 🙂
Growing up in a family with a French mother, a staple dish we would get served was the classic Quiche Lorraine. There are many ways you can make this dish but obviously like most of us individuals who are big fans of our mums, mums recipe is always the best. For some reason I've been … Continue reading Personal Crustless Quiche Lorraine
Layers on layers on layers on layers with CHEESE. Yummy. What are the typical two ingredients you see in a lasagna; pasta, meat, and cheese. Well, I didn't want the pasta part of the lasagna so I decided to go for zucchini instead. Any vegetable part of the squash family usually make great substitutes for … Continue reading No Carb Zucchini Lasagna
I am notorious for these chocolate chip cookies - they are literally the key to any man's heart, I kid you not! They tend to be quite the crowd pleaser, and the good thing is that you don't have to put choc chips, you can sub with any candy like M&Ms or Smarties for example. … Continue reading Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies
You know when you have those ingredients where you don't know what to do with them? You just HAD to have that one thing that you just didn't have any clue what you were going to do with. Well...I had one of those moments. We had raisins. Now, I used to like them plain for … Continue reading Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – A Crowd Pleaser
Every time I think salsa, I think chips, dip, parties, carbs, etc... But what if it doesn't have to be that way? Well that's a thought; things don't have to always be the same. This sentence, which I am sure many of us hear over and over, can be applied to an array of different … Continue reading Mango Salsa in an Avocado & Some Change
Shepards Pie has always been a favorite of mine. Meat, potatoes, carrots, and peas? Yes, please! Unfortunately, as I had mentioned in my previous post, I am cutting out most carbs for lent. Although it can be hard at times because for me bread is quite addictive, I find myself enjoying substitutes. It's fun to … Continue reading Turkey and Carrot Purée Shepards Pie – A Healthy Alternative
Homemade juice is the best way to have your juice; it allows you to intake the most nutrients without having to deal with preservatives or artificial flavoring. If you start making your own juice you will be able to maximize your intake of the minerals and vitamins that you get from the fruits or veggies. … Continue reading Homemade Juicing is a Lifestylejuice
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