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Travel: University of Alberta Botanical Gardens
The University of Alberta Botanical Gardens are such a wonderful place to visit – and every season is a different experience! We visited at the end of fall and guess what – for about two weeks each fall they allow dogs to visit for free – cool, eh? Daphne got to explore the gardens with us – it was so much fun! Okay, let’s check out some photos. University of Alberta Botanical Gardens You’ll probably want to spend about an hour and a half –…
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Recipe: Deviled Egg Salad
Deviled egg salad – the easiest way to get the goodness of deviled eggs without the pressure of having to peel the perfect egg. It’s a win-win! Plus, you can eat it with cucumbers, stuff mini-peppers, or with sweet potato crackers. All options are free of gluten! Okay, time to get deviled. Ingredients 6 eggs – hard boiled 1/4 cup of mayo 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon of diced shallots 2 tablespoon of chopped green onions dashes of…
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Recipe: Gluten Free Cereal Bars
Gluten free cereal bars – I saw the Nature’s Valley Sunrise Vanilla cereal at the grocery store and thought, let’s use this instead of rice krispies! Yes, chewy cereal bars. They’re so good. Crunchy, and I love the corn puffs. So much fun. Okay, let’s get baking! Ingredients stick of salted butter 15 oz of marshmallows 2 tablespoons of vanilla 8 cups of GF cereal (I used Nature’s Path Sunrise Vanilla) First, start with your favourite morning cereal (I trust you have a different favourite…
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Recipe: American Thanksgiving 2021
American Thanksgiving 2021 – one of the best holidays, full of delicious food, family, and giving thanks for all your grateful for this year. No presents, no need to dress up, just come as you are and enjoy. Okay, here are some of this year’s recipes for our American Thanksgiving. American Thanksgiving 2021 Potato Gratin Brussels Sprouts Salad Roasted Chicken First up, make the salad. This one is quick and easy, plus, since it’s made with brussels sprouts, it holds up well and you can…
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Recipe: Potato Gratin
Potato gratin – it’s cheesy comfort food, the kind to keep you full and warm. I love potatoes, there’s no hiding that – from fries, to mashed, and chips, I’m quite sure it’s my favourite food. I got these sweet little dishes as a gift from Bryce and I thought I’d use them for this potato gratin dish. Individual sizes are so fun sometimes. Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients 3 yellow potatoes 1 1/2 cup of soy milk 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning 1/2 cup…
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Recipe: Brussels Sprouts Pomegranate Salad
Brussels sprouts pomegranate salad is the perfect way to ring in winter. It’s hearty, full of brightness, and works well as a leftover lunch! I’m a huge fan of pomegranates – my favourite way to eat them is on an english muffin, with a bit of butter and the the sweet seeds on top. So good. Okay, let’s get to salad making. Ingredients 12-15 large brussels spouts 1 pomegranate 100g of goat cheese small handful of salted sunflower seeds 1/2 cup of poppyseed dressing First,…
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Recipe: Devlied Egg Pasta Salad
Deviled egg pasta salad – who else loved deviled eggs? I do – they’re rich, creamy and I often eat far too many. Also, why do devlied egg trays only have 12 spots?! That’s not enough. Anyway, I digress. This twist on the classic is a delicious way to enjoy the creaminess with some staying power. Makes a tasty side dish for Sunday dinners and holds up well for lunch, too! Okay, let’s get cracking. Ah – before we get to the recipe, though, there…
