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Roasted Beet & Tomato Pizza with Caramelized Onion, Goat Cheese and Arugula

February 20, 2017

It’s the Family Day holiday here this weekend and for probably the first time in 4 years we were able to spend it together! Aaron misses a lot of holidays with us due to work so the ones where he gets to take part are extra great. We didn’t do anything over the top; it’s been nice just living the simple life lately and enjoying our little family all together. We spent the afternoon at a local greenhouse hosting a…

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The Best Chocolate Cake with Real Strawberry Buttercream Icing

February 12, 2017

So, I’ve turned another year older since you last heard from me. We tamely celebrated my birthday this weekend and although my celebrations may not be to the level of intensity they once were, I was showered in gifts and most certainly spoiled rotten! Unfortunately Aaron had to work (shocker) which threw a wrench in our plans but Mairead and I had no problem taking over the cake situation. One dessert was a turtle ice cream cake and the other…

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No-Chill Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

February 9, 2017

Valentine’s Day was one holiday I often frowned upon in previous years but since becoming a Mama I’m all for celebrating this new found love. Mairead has had a lot of questions lately about Valentine’s Day and why we celebrate it. I had no idea but Google revealed that Saint Valentine was quite the romantic. And as for Cupid, I prefer Mai’s definition as “the little man who shoots people when they fall in love.” She had me out of…

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Chocolate Macaroons

January 31, 2017

Chocolate macaroons, haystacks, no-bake cookies or as we called them as kids “un-baked,” whatever the name everyone knows these cookies. Chocolate macaroons were a staple in our house growing up except the only difference was that Mom never added coconut to hers. HOW COULD YOU DEPRIVE US LIKE THAT MOM?!! Oh, how we suffered. I love trying new recipes and if I could eat new foods everyday I would! But sometimes you can’t pass up old favorites that have withstood the test…

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Cookies and Cream Brownies

January 29, 2017

It’s not uncommon for me to have homemade treats on display in my kitchen, especially if I am expecting company. I love the reaction I get from friends when they walk into our house and literally stop in their tracks followed by, “What is that?” These cookies and cream brownies brought out the best reactions yet with everyone licking there lips at the sight of them. I would have eaten more but they were gone in a flash! They are…

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Fresh Mango Salsa

January 24, 2017

I have not seen mango in my grocery store in quite a while so when these juicy little mamas caught my eye today I wasn’t leaving without them. Although it’s more of a summer flavor for me I immediately got a craving for an old favorite and set out on a quest for the rest of the ingredients for my fresh mango salsa. This is another go-to recipe I have made a lot. It’s fresh tasting, light and a nice…

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Coconut Cloud Donuts

January 22, 2017

So Aaron comes home the other day with a package of store bought cookies *GASP* I know right? How rude! Just kidding, he had no choice really. I have been battling a brutal cold for the last few days and although a rare occurrence, I didn’t spend too much time in the kitchen. Although, I was able to find my way to the liquor cabinet to put together a hot toddy. No joke, I felt a lot better! Lesson learned;…

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Zucchini Caprese Salad

January 17, 2017

I’m not sure if I’m more excited that I’m having zucchini with my caprese or caprese with my zucchini! These are two foods I could gorge myself on daily and be A-ok with it. I can’t get enough of these fresh flavors. Although I eat this food combo pretty regularly, it’s usually just chopped and thrown in a bowl. When I got my hands on these lovely little tomatoes I knew I had to make something pretty with them! I ate…

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Skinny Apple Crisp

January 15, 2017

It’s about time Mother Nature! She showed up this weekend with temperatures that didn’t require a full snow suit just to walk from the house to the car and we took full advantage of it. With some tobogganing, snow man building and pulling my lazy child on her sled for miles I worked up a pretty good appetite…and soup or salad wasn’t going to cut it today. I wanted a treat! Although I am doing pretty good at keeping up…

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Whole Wheat Banana Blueberry Muffins

January 11, 2017

We got a little too used to the laid back mornings we’ve had the last couple of weeks and getting my family to eat breakfast in the midst of an already busy morning has left me with my hands up in protest. Well, challenge accepted. I knew once they got a whiff of these bad boys baking while they rolled out of bed they were heading out the door with at least a bit of nutrition in their bellies. I…

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