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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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Recipe: Pumpkin Spiced Bars
It’s that time of year again – fall. The leaves fall, the air gives you a chill, and everything pumpkin comes out to play. This is a bit of a mash-up of some recipes – the pretzel bottom is from my deadly brownies and my crumble topping is from September’s skillet apple crumble. So – here is what you’ll need: Ingredients Bottom 3 cups of crushed pretzels 1 cup of melted butter 1/2 cup of sugar Pumpkin Mix 2 cups of pumpkin puree 1/2 cup…
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Recipe: Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies are super chewy. Like perfection chewy. The best chewy chocolate chip cookies. What’s the secret? It’s corn starch…odd, eh? But it works! Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon backing soda 2 teaspoons corn starch 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup butter 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cups chocolate chips First – mix the first 3 ingredients together and set aside. In your stand mixer, mix the sugars, eggs, butter and the vanilla until consistent. Then, add in the…
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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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Recipe: Stuffed Jalapeños
Game day snack? Movie treat? TV series marathon? Stuffed Jalapeño made from scratch and baked for a much healthier treat! They are quick and easy… Ingredients 7-9 jalapeños 1/2 cup cheddar, monterey jack and mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons of cilantro small white onion 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce Slice jalapeños in half, deseed and dice onions. Sauté onions in a bit of oil until rich and brown – set aside to cool. Mix in a large bowl the onions, cilantro, the 3 cheeses and the sriracha…
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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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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!…
