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Super Bowl Eats
Super Bowl Eats This Sunday the Denver Broncos take on the Seattle Seahawks in New Jersey. Kick off is at 6:30pm Eastern time. Are you ready? Are you ready for some football!!!? Who doesn’t love the super bowl – genius-ly created commercials, amazing snack food, and yes, the great sport of football. This year, snack up and make some of these good eats. First – we have stuffed jalapeños. They are easy to make and disappear quite quickly. Next – want a bit more substance?…
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Halloween Loot Bags
No Tricks – Only Treats Last year I didn’t plan for Halloween like I should have. On the 30th I realized we didn’t have any candy…on my way home from work I stopped at the 7Eleven and grabbed a bunch of full size chocolate bars (our stores aren’t open 24 hours like in the states…I wish!). I paid just under 30$ for 16 pieces of candy. Sheesh! At least I had something, right? This year – far different story. Our local grocery store has a…
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Guacamole Again
Guacamole Again I make guacamole a lot – about once a week, so here we are, making Bueno Burritos and, of course, making Holy Guacamole again!! It’s so easy and good – avocados are rich in healthy fats and high in fibre and potassium. Good for you! Why is my guacamole always in a purple bowl? Green and purple are opposites on the colour wheel so they make each other pop! Kind of like why green eyed girls where pinks and purples around their eyes – pop,…
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Easter Candy!
Easter Candy Easter is on its way – the bunny is hopping around wanting you to play! Dollar store glass containers – $1.25. Bulk Barn candy, at 50% off – $12.23. Having your husband act like a little kid because of all the treats – priceless! First, visit your local dollar store and purchase some glass vases or containers. These ones are nice, since they’re plain and can be reused for anything. Second, stop by your local Bulk Barn or even Wal*Mart and get some…
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Cupid’s Cupcake
Cupid’s Cupcake Wild about Cupcakes is a fabulous cupcake recipe book. My mom got it for me a couple of years ago as a stocking stuffer. Great find, Mom! It’s full of different categories – healthy, chocolate, kiddos, party ideas, and special moments. A bonus, Rachel Lane even offers gluten free, sugar free, dairy free, egg free diabetic friendly options. So awesome! I can’t post the recipe, since that’s a violation of copyright – but you can buy the book, Wild about Cupcakes at Amazon.com.…
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Valentine’s Day – Milk Glass & Candy
Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is around the corner…red and white fill the house! My Nana loves Milk Glass – it warms my heart to have a few pieces in my home – plus, candy is always welcome!!! It’s time for Valentine’s day milk glass candy – here we go. Cinnamon Hearts?? Yes! Marshmallow Hearts?? You bet! A Valentine’s Day Candy Display! Take a bite out of my heart. I’m such a nerd. Valentine’s day is great – not because of the overly commercial aspect where…
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Eats: Super Bowl Snacks 2013
Super Bowl snacks 2013 – the Baltimore Ravens face the San Francisco 49ers – an epic showdown between two brothers – both head coaches. What is needed for this Super Bowl 47? Treats! Eats! and all while being a little healthy!! Super Bowl Snacks 2013 First, try my Spicy Salsa – so fresh, so good and a definite game winner! I made this recipe at a potluck last summer and it was a hit – like gone before everything else type of hit. Try it!…
