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Travel: Hiking in Jasper
Hiking in Jasper – beautiful lakes, marvellous mountains, and fresh air is what hiking in the backcountry is all about. We visited Jasper a few weeks ago and followed all the travel protocols that are in place and it was a blast. So nice to get away and spend some time outside. Okay, let’s check out some photos from our hike. Hiking in Jasper We hiked the five lakes trail. The trail wasn’t quiet (we most certainly saw people), yet it wasn’t packed either. Look…
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Travel: Jasper Sky Tram
The Jasper Sky Tram was a highlight of our weekend getaway to Jasper a few weekends ago. The best part? They let Daphne on the tram! Jasper Sky Tram The hotel we stayed at (following all COVID-19 protocols) had a voucher for $50.00 off a handful of attractions in the area, one of them being the tram. That, paired with Daphne’s ticket being $5.45, we signed up for a flight around 10am on Sunday. The day was beautiful and full of so much fresh and…
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Recipe: Skor Ice Cream Cake
Skor ice cream cake – say what? I know – this is a skor blizzard in cake from. It’s amazingly sweet and a tad bit salty. Last year I made an ice cream cake for Bryce’s birthday and this year I made it again with a bit of a twist – skor! Okay – let’s get to it. Ingredients First, get out your Cool Whip and ice cream – you’ll want them to start softening – let them sit at room temperature for at least…
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Project: Toots the Boler After
Toots the Boler after – that’s right, we’re done Toots the Boler and here are some of his after photos. Check out the adorable paint job, the clean body look, and a few of the new shinny features. Toots the Boler After First, the outside – look at that bellyband shine! The driver’s side is nice and clean – no vents and no small window above the stove. This 1971 gem didn’t need much fibreglass work since the driver’s side was originally clean looking. Just…
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Project: Toots the Boler Before
Toots the Boler before the overhaul. This little guy is called Toots – mainly because he had a bit of a toot-y smell to him when we picked him up in British Columbia a while back. Toots the Boler Before Toots is a 1971 Boler. He came with a stove, and ice box and a sink. Oh, and our favourite part – the driver’s side is originally vent and window (the little one by the stove) free! Looks like a sweet little project. Well, this…
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Recipe: Monkey Bread
Monkey bread – what? This buttery, cinnamon and sugar bread is the perfect Saturday, or birthday morning treat. I got the recipe from Bryce’s mom and I had no idea it was so easy. The hardest part is finding the dinner rolls! Okay, let’s get baking. Ingredients pack of 20 frozen dinner (unbaked) rolls 1/2 a package of vanilla pudding mix 2 tablespoons of quality cinnamon 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1 stick of melted butter This recipe needs to sit over night, or for…
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Recipe: Street Corn Tacos
Street corn tacos and they are delicious. A while back I made street corn enchilada and while I was making them I thought – yes, let’s make street corn tacos, they would be so good! So, here we are. Okay, let’s get cooking. You can make the street corn ahead of time and serve it cold or warm, whichever you prefer. Ingredients 4 cobs of corn 1 large jalapeño 1/2 cup of cilantro and green onions 10 oz of crumbled cojita cheese (or feta) 3…
