Mini Rainbow Cupcakes

These rainbow cupcakes have a way of bringing a smile to everyone’s face. When the rainy days of Vancouver set in and the resulting weeks of  grey, our elementary school has their annual Rainbow Day. It’s a simple and fun concept really –  WEAR ALL THE COLOURS!!! So we set about to create a suitable treat for the occasion.

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Caramel Popcorn – Two Ways

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I have loved caramel popcorn since I was little girl. Continue reading Caramel Popcorn – Two Ways

Cranberry Sauce

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This is the cranberry sauce that made me like cranberry sauce. Continue reading Cranberry Sauce

Coconut and Rum Rice Pudding

 

Such a delicious coconut rum rice pudding. Over the years I have been on the search for a stellar rice pudding recipe that met with my approval. I find rice pudding is full of potential to be lovely and comforting, but too often turns out to be nothing really special at all. Therefore I am quite pleased to say that after several different recipes and a little tweaking I have found it. Continue reading Coconut and Rum Rice Pudding

A Five Year Old At The Park With Her Walkie Talkie

Enter five year old happily playing at the playground with her walkie talkie. Continue reading A Five Year Old At The Park With Her Walkie Talkie

the LITTLE PICASSO SERIES

As creativity is never in short supply in our house, and I am always searching, making or creating something new. It’s of no real surprise that my children turn out ‘masterpieces’ like there is no tomorrow.  In fact someone is painting as I write this!!! (… which someone else who IS writing this will have to clean up later…).

But how often do you get the chance to work with an acclaimed local artist to create something completely unique and beautiful?! Continue reading the LITTLE PICASSO SERIES

Great Grandma’s Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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So I feel like I am giving all my secrets away here, but this is another terrific family recipe for banana muffins, that is a staple in our house. Continue reading Great Grandma’s Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Great Grandma’s Cinnamon Tea Biscuits

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I have always thought of these cinnamon tea biscuits as the quickest cinnamon biscuits out there. They are a recipe I grew up having, my mom made them often. I believe her mom made them too and I know her grandmother definitely did. Continue reading Great Grandma’s Cinnamon Tea Biscuits

Caramel Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

I am about to say something very shocking and controversial! Continue reading Caramel Pumpkin Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

“When I Grow Up” and Other Things That Never Stop Being funny to Me…

What few people tell you about having children is how funny they are. Kids are hilarious. They say the best and most ridiculous things. Continue reading “When I Grow Up” and Other Things That Never Stop Being funny to Me…

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