Steeped Tea (plus a generous giveaway you absolutely can’t miss!)

May 13, 2013

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I am so excited about this week’s giveaway.  If you enjoy excellent tea, read on, and be sure to enter.

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Meals in a Jar (Cookbook review)

May 9, 2013

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It is National Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, and as part of being prepared for an emergency, authorities recommend having enough food supplies to be able to sustain your family for at least 72 hours.  So I thought it would be a great time to introduce Meals in a Jar, a cookbook by Julie Languille.

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Salmon tacos

May 5, 2013
Salmon Tacos

I guess it must have been with Cinco de Mayo day approaching, that I started fantasizing about fish tacos.  Enter this salmon taco recipe that I made two nights ago, that we can’t stop talking about.  Quite simply, these just may be the best tacos of my life.  Period.  Fresh and light, with wonderful textures, [...]

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Raspberry and White Chocolate Swirl Soup with Brownie Croutons

May 3, 2013
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  Happy Friday! Here’s a lovely treat for a warm day in May. When you think of cold soup, you may think of Vichyssoise or Gazpacho, but have you ever had a dessert soup?  This Raspberry and White Chocolate Swirl soup, rich and sweet, with raspberry, cream and brownie croutons, is not only delicious, it [...]

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Spa salad

April 27, 2013
Spa Salad

I was shopping this week, and the grapes and strawberries looked awesome, so I decided to make one of my all-time favourite salads, which I call my ‘Spa Salad’.  Healthy, easy, and delicious, I actually can’t believe I haven’t shared with you before.

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150 Best Ebelskiver Recipes

April 15, 2013
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  If you have an ebelskiver pan lying around the house, and you are looking for more ways to use it, you absolutely must get a copy of 150 Best Ebelskiver Recipes, by Camilla Saulsbury (published by Robert Rose Inc.)

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Gluten-free Hot and Sour Noodle Bowl (Last chance for the giveaway)

April 12, 2013
Hot and Sour Noodle Bowl

I have saved the best ’til last this week with this hot and sour noodle bowl recipe.  Hot and sour soup, which typically contains tofu gets a new spin using House Foods Shirataki Fettucini-shaped noodles.  If you like hot and sour soup, and noodle bowls, this recipe is for you.

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Gluten-free Fettuccine with Roasted Cauliflower (the giveaway continues)

April 10, 2013
Gluten-free fettuccine with roasted cauliflower

If you are gluten-free, watching your calorie or carb intake, or just want a light, healthy pasta alternative, this recipe for gluten-free fettuccine with roasted cauliflower is super-simple to make. Cauliflower was on sale last week, so I decided to grab it and whip up this dish.  I love it so much that I ate [...]

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House Foods Tofu Shirataki Noodles Review + Giveaway

April 8, 2013
House Foods Tofu Shirataki Noodles

  If you love noodles, but have to avoid gluten, or have concerns about the carbs or calories in pasta, then you absolutely must check out House Foods Tofu Shirataki Noodles.  Here’s my review, plus there is a giveaway for three lucky winners to try this product.

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Gluten-Free Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookies with Cranberries and Pecans (Giveaway continues)

April 4, 2013
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If you haven’t already entered this giveaway, you must.  Whole Grain recipes that are 100% gluten-free in a beautifully photographed book by a best-selling cookbook author… What more could one possibly ask for?

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