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Travel: Trip Planning
Trip planning is a bit of an art – like event planning, or even hosting dinner parties. It’s not for everyone and there are many different styles to choose from. For me, I love trip planning and I’ve gotten a few questions on my process, so I thought I’d put together a post on some tips, tricks, and things that work for me. Tip One Getting a reasonable deal on flights is key – yet it’s not the only factor. Flights to New York City might…
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Sewing: Fall Fat Quarter Scarf
Fall fat quarter scarf. This is the second scarf I’ve made this way and I’m loving these deep navy and pink colours. Just perfect for fall. So, what is a fat quarter? It’s a quilting term used for breaking up a yard of fabric into quarters – and fat ones, I assume. They’re not square, since a most fabric isn’t a yard wide.What I like most about them is it’s quick and easy to determine how much fabric you need. On this scarf I picked…
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Recipe: Spicy Pickle Grilled Cheese
Spicy pickle grilled cheese – so good and just a punch of spice. These sandwiches are made with zesty hot and spicy pickles, old white cheddar and old yellow cheddar cheese. One on gluten free bread for me and another on fluffy white Texas toast for Bryce. Let’s get cooking. Ingredients 2 pieces of bread 1 tablespoon of mayo – not miracle whip 1/4 cup of shredded old white and yellow cheddar cheese 2 spicy pickles First, make sure you get the right pickles. These…
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Recipe: Gluten Free Ice Cream Cake
Gluten free ice cream cake – yes, I know! So, I can’t eat Dairy Queen cake and my Mom used to buy them for special occasions – mainly birthday’s. So much fun. Well, a special someone in my life celebrated a birthday and I know one of his favourites is Dairy Queen cake. So, I ventured out and made my own. Bonus – Bryce said it was better than Dairy Queen…I think it’s just been so long since either of us have had it, yet…
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Recipe: Red Lentil Hummus
Red lentil hummus is a fresh take on hummus. This recipe packs some habanero heat and freshness. Oh, and it’s gluten free. Perfect for a light lunchtime snack, or a picnic. Plus, you probably have most if not all of these ingredients on hand. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 1/2 cup of dried red lentils 1 cup of water salt clove of garlic 1 1/5 tablespoons of tahini a little less than 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1/2 a lemon 1 teaspoon of habanero and…
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Recipe: The Best Turkey Sandwiches
The best turkey sandwiches – a lunchtime favourite. Some of my best school days were when my mom made these thick and peppery turkey sandwiches on Texas toast. So good. Here, in this version, I make them on cheese sticks and gluten free buns. I stick with the same classics, Hellmann’s and fresh cracked black pepper, but add in a twist of alfalfa and broccoli sprouts. Ingredients 400g of oven roasted turkey breast – shaved package of alfalfa and broccoli sprouts 4 tablespoons of Hellmann’s…
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Recipe: Gluten Free S’mores
Gluten free s’mores – yes, summer is still here are it’s time for this camping classic – s’mores. These are made gluten free by using a recipe I shared this past week – gluten free graham crackers. This summer treat won’t last long, especially over an open fire. Ingredients gluten free graham crackers aero chocolate large marshmallows open fire fire sticks First, ensure your fire is going – and that it’s safe. If you’re like me, you don’t want any flames, but rather some nice…
