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Recipe: Carmelita Bars
Carmelita bars. The perfect treat. Milk chocolate, creamy caramel, and toasty oats. Bake this up this weekend, or tonight if you have time! Just don’t forget to share. Ingredients 1 1/2 sticks of salted butter 3/4 cup of brown sugar 4 teaspoons of vanilla extract 3/4 cup of flour 1/4 cup of cake flour 1 cup and 1 tablespoon of whole oats 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup of butterscotch caramel sauce 1 -1 1/2 cups of milk chocolate chips First – gather all of…
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Recipe: Chipotle Hummus
Chipotle hummus – such a great recipe to make for a party or for snacks for the week. Packed with protein and flavour, this recipe is a sure pleaser. Ingredients 2 cups of black and white beans each 4 tablespoons of cilantro 2 tablespoons of lime juice 1 tablespoon of spicy oil 3 dashes of chili powder 1/2 teaspoon of cumin 1-2 chipotle chilies First up – gather all of your ingredients. If you’re like me, and you’ve made the beans yourself, be sure you’re…
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Recipe: Churro French Toast
Churro french toast on this fine Sunday morning. It’s the best way to wake up. I’ve done churro pancakes, churro waffles (which are so awesome), and even churro donuts. This is the best recipe for day old french bread. You might need a whole loaf, depending on how hungry your family is – so get ready for them to love this delicious breakfast. Ingredients 6 slices of french bread 1 tablespoon of butter 1/2 cup of almond milk an egg 1 teaspoon of vanilla and…
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Sewing: Clutch with Wrist Strap
Clutch with a wrist strap tutorial. I needed this for a wedding back in May and do you think I could find anything anywhere? No. I was wearing a bright orange (almost neon) dress and I needed something a bit funky, yet a bit neutral to match my nude pumps and the style of the dress. After I made the Big Zip Bag, which is a great tutorial, too, I decided I loved the fabric and wanted to create a clutch with some of the…
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Photos: Taste of Edmonton
Taste of Edmonton One of the best food festivals in the county, right here in my town. Amazing. It’s so cool that even Steven Tyler showed up this year. I know! Who wouldn’t want to go. If you love food and love summer, this event is for you! Tip One Buy your tickets ahead of time. You save 20%! That’s just about a buck a ticket. Plus, the ticket line is huge, and you get to skip it. Tip Two Check out their website for…
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Recipe: Enchilada Pasta Bake
Enchilada pasta bake – it’s easy and perfect for leftover lunches. Spicy and hearty. Try the recipe today – it’s faster than making enchiladas, that’s for sure! Ingredients box of pasta shells 15 oz can of corn 1 cup of black beans 1/2 cup of green onions handful of cilantro 1/2 cup of green peppers 1 cup of enchilada sauce 200g of cheese 1 ancho chili pepper First – gather all of your ingredients. You can either use store enchilada sauce or you can make…
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Recipe: Corn Dip
Corn dip on this fine sunny Saturday. I made this recipe for a potluck a few weeks ago and one of the girls, Lauren, has been patiently waiting for the recipe. Here you go Lauren – this is for you! This corn dip is creamy and flat out good. Eat by the pool or at a summer picnic in the park. Heck, you could even eat it on movie night. Ingredients 3 cups of corn 1/4 cup of diced red pepper 10oz jar of picked…
