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Recipe: Gluten Free Red Bean Dip
Gluten free red bean dip is spicy and filling. Packed with protein and flavour it’s sure to please. Kidney beans sometimes get a bad rep (I’m not too sure why), yet in this recipe they certainly shine. Make this for an after work dinner party or for game night. It’s good, trust me. Ingredients 15 oz can of kidney beans a small white onion 1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped garlic 2 tomatoes 1 red chile 1/2 a cup of red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons of…
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Tutorial: Week Forty Three: Zip Infinity Plaid Scarf
Zip infinity plaid scarf for fall. This scarf is cozy and versatile, not to mention the zip that adds a bit of style. The idea for this scarf is from lululemon and all of their snap scarfs, for me, however, I want a zipper. Thus, this zip infinity scarf. Let’s get sewing! What You Need 1 yard of 60 width plaid fabric 1 separating zipper 12 inches or longer serger machine zipper foot coordinating thread hand needle First, wash and dry your fabric – and…
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Recipe: Pickled Beets and Carrots
Pickled beets and carrots – a bit of spice for your tastebuds. A co-worker gave me some fresh garden beets and carrots and I thought I’d try my hand at pickling them. The Spice Merchant has some very fragrant pickling spices so I thought, let’s do this! Okay, here we go. Ingredients 2 cups of white vinegar 1 tablespoon of pickling spice 3 cups of fresh carrots 3 cups of fresh beets First up, gather all of your ingredients and wash two mason jars. Let’s…
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Recipe: Gluten Free Wendy’s Spicy Chicken
Gluten free Wendy’s spicy chicken is here. Finally. I love, or loved rather, Wendy’s spicy chicken. It was my go-to on car trips or on long study nights when I was in university. This culinary classic is a beauty. Not for a Celiac, however. This twist on the spicy chicken will make your heart sing – just be sure you add mayo. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 2 large chicken breasts 1/4 of a cup of gluten free flour 1 egg 1/2 of a cup…
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Sewing: Week Forty Two: Jersey Knit Boot Cuffs
Jersey knit boot cuffs will add just a bit of pizzaz to any fall outfit. Dress up boots or break up your simple, yet stylish, black leggings. These little cuffs took me about 10 minutes to sew. Grab some plain jersey knit or even a pattern and let’s get started. What You Need 1/2 a yard of fabric serger matching thread rotary cutter cutting mat ruler pins hand needle First, gather your fabric. Cut to measure your calf. Take your calf measurement and minus 1…
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Travel: Cooking Class in Siem Reap
Cooking class in Siem Reap – the best. Khmer food is so delicious and taking this class taught me so much about spices and different foods. Eye opening for sure. Below you can see how cheap this class is – only $15.00 per person. Plus, you get to eat! Lucky for us, we were the only two in the class. Oh, and our t-shirts rock. Ready to Cook Here we go! When booking the class we got to pick our meals. I picked salad, curry…
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Travel: Siem Reap Temples – Angkor Wat and More
Siem Reap temples – Angkor Wat and more, so many more temples. By far Siem Reap is our favourite place on our trip off the continent; not only are the people friendly, but the food is good and the culture is beautiful. Visit if you get the chance. Okay, time to get ready for a long day of heat and history. My first tip when visiting the temples – get a guide. Not some tuk-tuk driver who will give you a low rate, but a…
