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Eats: Cara Cara Oranges
Cara Cara oranges – they are the most delicious oranges I have ever had. And, I owe it to my Mom for recommending them to me last year. Thanks! They are sweet and pink coloured, so they’re so beautiful. They’re juicy and make me so happy when it’s time for a morning snack and I’ve got a Cara Cara orange in my lunch. Cara Cara Oranges When are they in season? They make it our grocery stores in early December and are usually there until…
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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: Almond Flour Pancakes
Looking to switch up your breakfast routine? Give these almond flour pancakes a try! They’re good, yet best served in small batches. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 2 cups of almond flour 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil 4 eggs 2 tablespoons of agave 1/2 – 3/4 cup of milk 1 tablespoon of vanilla 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon of baking soda First, mix all of the ingredients in the blender. Yes, it’s that easy! Mix until all combined – be sure…
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Recipe: Fluffy Waffles
Fluffy waffles – and, they’re gluten free! This fluffy breakfast eat has been a weekend favourite for about 3 years. What makes them so fluffy? The egg whites. You do, however, need to work quickly otherwise they’ll turn our a little dense. So, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups of GF flour, with xanthan gum 2 teaspoons of baking powder 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of sugar 1 1/4 tablespoons of canola oil 3/4 cups of soy milk…
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Recipe: Mexican Chilaquiles
Mexican Chilaquiles – such a great breakfast treat on the weekend. Or, heck – eat it for dinner on a Tuesday. Who cares! This recipe has a couple of moving parts, yet as long as you take your time and work one stage before the next (and have everything set up ready to go) it’ll be worth it! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients about 2 cups of canola oil 12 corn tortillas 2 tablespoons of canola oil package of green chile enchilada sauce (8oz) 1…
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Projects: Easter Brunch 2020
Easter Brunch 2020 is probably a bit different this time around given all that’s going on. For us, it’s all about spending time with each other, good food, and making memories. Today we’re having a super-duper tasty Easter brunch. Okay, let’s get started! Easter Brunch Breakfast Tacos Cornbread Fudgy Brownies First, you’re going to want to set your table. My dear mother-in-law made these vintage trailer placemats. We have a set of four and I believe I also used them last year, for Easter 2019.…
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Recipe: Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast tacos! Yes, you can have tacos for breakfast. Around here, Mexican food is our favourite. Last week we had tacos three times, that’s not to say each meal was the same. No way – each different, yet guacamole is a usual staple. Okay – let’s get this recipe started! Ingredients scrambled eggs feta and corn salad spicy black beans roasted potatoes sautéed onions guacamole greek yogurt cheddar cheese Okay, first, get the roasted potatoes in the oven. Cut potatoes thinly and toss in canola…
