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Spiced Caramel Snickerdoodles

Forget pies and sheet cakes – show off your baking chops with these Spiced Caramel Snickerdoodles. Made with caramel and cinnamon, these cookies can do no wrong. Featuring delicious flavours, this cookie has got a little something to suit everyone’s taste buds. Another crowd pleaser? The simplicity of baking with Becel; use it 1:1 as …

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Mummy Candles and Pool Noodle Pumpkins

Mummy Candles Mummy candles are also fun and so easy that even a two-year old can do this activity. Let’s face it, part of the reason those twos are so terrible is because they are old enough to know things are going on around them, but at the same time they just cannot do very …

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Halloween Activities: Haunted Houses

Have you ever paid money to go through a haunted house? Do you have haunted houses in your city or town? Some places like Kansas City have a big business of having haunted houses in their old warehouse district. The Beast and the Edge of Hell are the two most famous. This year, there is …

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Free Coloring Page: Lighthouse and Whale

This pretty lighthouse and whale in the ocean coloring page is a relaxing activity for children and adults. Click on the image below to save this 8.5 x 11 letter (paper) size free printable coloring page. All rights reserved. This is for personal use only, you may not sell or redistribute the coloring page. Please …

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Cooking with Coraline: Easy Chicken and Brie Crostini

This week I was looking for a light and quick bite that would be easy to pull together after a long workday.  Coraline was happy to be my “#1 helper” and help put dinner together.  We picked up just a few items from the store and whipped up these super yummy crostini in virtually no …

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Mediterranean Style Grilled Rib Steak

This fresh take on a classic steak features a flavourful combination of garbanzo beans, tomato, onion, balsamic vinegar and basil. It’s easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy. Mediterranean Style Grilled Rib Steak Serves 4 Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 15 min Ingredients: • 4 6-oz (170 g) 100% Canadian AAA Angus beef …

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Cooking with Coraline: Double Chocolate Chip Raspberry Bundt Cake

Last weekend Coraline and I went berry picking again with my sweet friend and her adorable 6 month old baby, Ronin. It was a lot of fun and in the end we ended up with a couple pints of delicious raspberries.  After thinking for awhile I thought a dark chocolate chocolate chip Bundt cake with …

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Cayenne Cream Cheese Nacho Dip

I love this combination because it combines the tang of sharp cheddar with the unique texture of cream cheese, and the generous addition of cayenne gives it some spice. I whisk it all the while it’s heating to give it a little fluffiness. It comes out more like a dip that a sauce, and is …

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Free Coloring Page: Building a Sandcastle

This cute boy and girl building a sandcastle on the beach coloring page is a fun summer activity for kids who want a seaside getaway! Click on the image below to save this 8.5 x 11 letter (paper) size free printable coloring page. All rights reserved. This is for personal use only, you may not …

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad with Swiss Chard Pesto

Step aside, mayo and macaroni. Sun-dried tomatoes and seasonal Swiss chard scream summer in this elevated pasta salad featuring delicate girasoli, a filled pasta named after its sunflower shape. Beyond basil, this pesto is a great way to enjoy chard – sharp Parmesan, rich pine nuts and a dash of tangy lemon help to mellow …

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