Tag Archives: easy

Everything Crackers

We’ve had so much rain lately that I can’t believe that it’s just a few short days until summer officially begins.  Normally at this point we would’ve picnicked by the river, on a tiny little red blanket at least a … Continue reading

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Jalapeno Havarti and Potato Frittata

My weekdays are always hectic – filled with working, writing, laundry (there’s always laundry!!), taking care of my three cats, and cooking.  No matter how prepared I am, there are some days when dinner rolls around and I just don’t … Continue reading

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Homemade Oat Flour

I really enjoy knowing where my food comes from and if I can, I will make as many basic ingredients at home as I can.  I do this partially out of love, but also because it’s usually cheaper.  A 500 … Continue reading

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Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal Muffins

Oh how bittersweet you are Sunday morning.  You let me know that I only have one relaxing day left before I have to wake up to the alarm clock tomorrow.  You also let me know that I have a whole … Continue reading

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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

It was my niece’s sixth birthday this week and for the first time in her life, she didn’t have a cake made by Auntie on her birthday.  And she won’t have one for her birthday party either. It’s the little … Continue reading

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Bailey’s Local Foods

Every Friday from May until October there’s a hidden gem tucked away in the back of the First United Church in Waterloo.  Bailey’s Local Foods.  I found Bailey’s when I was searching for a CSA to get my veggies from … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

I’m a blogging newbie.  I’ll admit it.  I’m not ashamed.  But I started this to share recipes with my family and I’ve found a much bigger audience.  I’m just realizing now that I should probably adjust the lighting on my … Continue reading

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Really Quick Pizza Dough

I’ve been meaning to make homemade pizza for a long time now.  But I’ve had a lot of things going on, and it took until today for me to finally get around to making it. And covering it with jalapeño … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies

I’ve spent the entire day working on an article, cleaning and half watching old movies on TV.  I think I’ve opened and closed the cupboards twenty times, and the fridge just as many, trying to figure out what I was … Continue reading

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Pulled Pork and Chive Buns

I was looking through my bookshelves this morning for the new book I bought last week (I ended up finding it underneath the coffee table… weird) and I had a flashback. I must tell you, I have a love for … Continue reading

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