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{GOOD EATS: A cheaters guide to making a fancy pumpkin cake}
Thanksgiving is just around the corner for my American friends. Are you hosting? Or looking for something to bring to a family event? Sure, pumpkin pie is a classic but why not shake things up a little this year, do something unexpected and bring a pumpkin CAKE instead! Not just any pumpkin cake, a super…
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GOOD EATS: pistachio biscotti recipe
I may be a bit biased with my Italian background and all but I think biscotti are one of the most underrated cookies out there. I’ve tried many brands and they always seem a little greasy or sugary to me. There’s nothing that can compare to a batch of homemade ones. Don’t let the…
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GOOD EATS: pumpkin recipes
Fall is definitely my favourite season. I love the crisper air, the stunning fall colours, wearing brown leather boots and then there’s my favourite holidays Thanksgiving followed by Halloween. Here in Canada we celebrate a little earlier (in October) so I’m already thinking about a) my halloween costume and b) what new pumpkin recipe am…
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GOOD EATS: homemade pesto
I know it’s fall but I had to squeeze in this pesto recipe. I had a big basil plant on my patio and I thought it was just a shame to let it go as the weather is getting more chilly. So I gathered up my basil and set to making some homemade pesto. I…
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{GOOD EATS: chocolate zucchini loaf}
Guys I just had to pass along this recipe. It’s so good that I made twice in two days! Plus everyone seems to have zucchinis laying around that they don’t know what to do with. I took this original recipe and cut out much of the sugar, upped the whole wheat flour and made it a loaf…
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{ DRINK UP: cocktails from your herb garden }
This long labour day weekend may mark the beginning of the end for summer but it’s not over just yet. Use this long weekend as an excuse to try some new summer cocktails. What’s more seasonal and fresh than pulling ingredients from your own herb garden? Here’s five cocktail recipes that use common summer herbs…
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{GOOD EATS: no bake treats}
I had the pleasure of writing my first guest blog post last week for the delicous blog Creative Juice run by the talented macaron-making extraordinaire Mindy Starr (check out her book!). Mindy and I met at the Alt Design Summit in San Francisco and I was honoured when she asked if I would be her…
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{GOOD EATS: 10 fresh summer salad recipes}
Summer in Ontario means lots and lots fresh vegetables that are in season and grown locally. I enjoy cooking but I often get bored, even of a favourite recipe. When I cook at home I try and be healthy because there’s just too many opportunities not to be when I don’t. So with fresh seasonable…
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{GOOD EATS: illustrated recipes}
They say don’t play with your food, but what about turning it into art? How fun are these illustrated recipes from Claudia Pearson Illustration?!? I think having just one would add a great punch of colour to your kitchen but imagine having a bunch of them (9″x12″) on a wall……super fun! They would work in a…
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{GOOD EATS: 10 summer strawberry recipes}
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{GOOD EATS: shrimp on the barbie}
Living by yourself has it’s pros & cons. Only having to worry about yourself for dinner is both a pro and a con. Pro – I can make whatever & eat whenever. Con – I usually get lazy. I’m trying to break my cooking rut recipe rotation (say that fast 5 times). I was flipping…
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{drink up: good for you smoothies}
Like everyone else, every once and awhile I get the urge to press the restart button when it comes to my eating habits. You can get all caught up in life and forget about the basics, like what you’re putting into your body. I guess living on your own can be seen as a plus…
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{good eats: cinco de mayo}
Even if you’re not Mexican you can get in touch with your inner Mexican self this weekend and celebrate Cinco de Mayo. It’s a great reason to get a group together for a celebration full of food, colour and cocktails. Speaking of food and cocktails, here’s a handful of new twists on some classic Mexican…
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{good eats: nutty pizza}
I love food & cooking. I’ve even taken a few semi-pro cooking classes but the truth is I don’t apply too much of it living solo. It’s so much more fun to cook with/for people. There’s nothing like walking into a kitchen that smells amazing. But every once and awhile I get in the mood…
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GOOD EATS: pastel rainbow layer cake
I hope everyone had a great long weekend and happy Easter. For me, it meant some serious family feasts. I decided I was going to bring back my popular multi-colour cake. Last time I did ombre with shades of pink for a girlfriend’s birthday. It was such a success (and so very impressive) so I…