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Homemade Vanilla Extract
Easy-peasy. That's what this is. But, and there is always a but, you gotta wait for it. A couple of months but it's really, really worth it.Grab a bunch of vanilla beans, make a slit lengthwise on the bean, and throw them in a bottle of vodka. That's the easy-peasy part I mentioned. T...
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Easy-peasy. That's what this is. But, and there is always a but, you gotta wait for it. A couple of months but it's really, really worth it.Grab a bunch of vanilla beans, make a slit lengthwise on the bean, and throw them in a bottle of vodka. That's the easy-peasy part I mentioned. T...
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5 Spice Pork Meatballs
When I'm grocery shopping, if the bean sprouts are looking fresh, I will likely grab a bag to use that evening. I have no idea how they keep the bean sprouts fresh because after 2 days max in my refrigerator, they need to hit the compost bin. Slimy, limp bean sprouts are a travesty. That is...
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When I'm grocery shopping, if the bean sprouts are looking fresh, I will likely grab a bag to use that evening. I have no idea how they keep the bean sprouts fresh because after 2 days max in my refrigerator, they need to hit the compost bin. Slimy, limp bean sprouts are a travesty. That is...
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Winefest 2014
I attended two events at the Shaw Conference Center this past month but am slow with posting. Life of a hobby blogger... it always comes last :) But here's a recap.I dragged my brother along to our first Winefest. I have attended Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival before at the Shaw Co...
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I attended two events at the Shaw Conference Center this past month but am slow with posting. Life of a hobby blogger... it always comes last :) But here's a recap.I dragged my brother along to our first Winefest. I have attended Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival before at the Shaw Co...
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Food Bloggers Meetup - Edmonton March 2014
Well we finally did it. It has been a long time since a group of us food bloggers have gotten together. You can read about my attendance at the previous meetups here and here.We organized the meetup at The Common, which was a great venue for the get-together as they allowed us to reserve the ba...
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Well we finally did it. It has been a long time since a group of us food bloggers have gotten together. You can read about my attendance at the previous meetups here and here.We organized the meetup at The Common, which was a great venue for the get-together as they allowed us to reserve the ba...
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Taste of Iceland 2014- Characters Fine Dining- Edmonton
(Cured Salmon in Brennivin)If you haven't figured it out already, Edmonton has been hosting Taste of Iceland this week (March 5-8) with various events showcasing Iceland's food and music. The celebration kicks off Icelandair's new nonstop service between Edmonton and Reykjavík.(Harðfi...
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(Cured Salmon in Brennivin)If you haven't figured it out already, Edmonton has been hosting Taste of Iceland this week (March 5-8) with various events showcasing Iceland's food and music. The celebration kicks off Icelandair's new nonstop service between Edmonton and Reykjavík.(Harðfi...
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Edmonton Food & Beverage Blogger Meetup - March 4, 2014
Are you a Food and/or Beverage Blogger here in good ole Edmonton? Do you read your fellow foodies' blogs or have seen them pass by at events but never really met or chatted with them?Now's your chance!We, that is Marianne & I, felt it was time to make it happen & we would like YOU...
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Are you a Food and/or Beverage Blogger here in good ole Edmonton? Do you read your fellow foodies' blogs or have seen them pass by at events but never really met or chatted with them?Now's your chance!We, that is Marianne & I, felt it was time to make it happen & we would like YOU...
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Broiler Roasted Tomatoes with Feta
Happy New Years!I'm doing this post entirely from my phone: photos and text. I'm late to the game in realizing that blogger had an app (I should have known better though, there is an app for everything!). Hope the post looks OK on your computer screens!I've felt so guilty about not p...
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Happy New Years!I'm doing this post entirely from my phone: photos and text. I'm late to the game in realizing that blogger had an app (I should have known better though, there is an app for everything!). Hope the post looks OK on your computer screens!I've felt so guilty about not p...
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Minecraft Birthday Party
"Mom. I want a Minecraft party."For those of you who don't have children or know computer games, Minecraft, is da bomb in our household.Read more »
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"Mom. I want a Minecraft party."For those of you who don't have children or know computer games, Minecraft, is da bomb in our household.Read more »
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Cafe Bicyclette Opening
While I wish I could be that blogger that is timely with her posting, alas, I am not. Though I don't feel very sorry about that, for many various reasons, but mostly because I do get around to it...eventually! Little over a month ago, I attended the opening of Cafe Bicyclette in La Cite Fra...
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While I wish I could be that blogger that is timely with her posting, alas, I am not. Though I don't feel very sorry about that, for many various reasons, but mostly because I do get around to it...eventually! Little over a month ago, I attended the opening of Cafe Bicyclette in La Cite Fra...
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River City Roundup: 2013
My kids were glued to their computers, playing some collaborative online game, for most of the morning. PD days are the "best school days ever!" according to my kids who revel in their pj-wearing, computer-playing and snacking-all-day, glory."Hey kids! You wanna go downtown for l...
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My kids were glued to their computers, playing some collaborative online game, for most of the morning. PD days are the "best school days ever!" according to my kids who revel in their pj-wearing, computer-playing and snacking-all-day, glory."Hey kids! You wanna go downtown for l...
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Happy Halloween!
"Mom, aren't you going to make something for our Halloween party at school today?" my daughter asks."I wasn't planning to ..." I reply."Oh, you don't have to but it would nice. The teacher said to bring healthier snacks and treats." giving me the look o...
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"Mom, aren't you going to make something for our Halloween party at school today?" my daughter asks."I wasn't planning to ..." I reply."Oh, you don't have to but it would nice. The teacher said to bring healthier snacks and treats." giving me the look o...
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Roasted Tomato Soup
Hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving. I didn't do any hosting this year but attended not one but TWO dinners! I think I could really get used to that. The overeating part though, can't get used to that and I have never heard anyone not say "I'm so full" after Thanksgivi...
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Hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving. I didn't do any hosting this year but attended not one but TWO dinners! I think I could really get used to that. The overeating part though, can't get used to that and I have never heard anyone not say "I'm so full" after Thanksgivi...
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Autumn Harvest 2013
I have been walking my children to school every morning, waving them off and continuing on to enjoy the crisp morning, and taking in the changing colorful leaves. I feel so fortunate to live in a neighborhood that has a community school, where I can wave to my neighbors as I walk by, and greet f...
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I have been walking my children to school every morning, waving them off and continuing on to enjoy the crisp morning, and taking in the changing colorful leaves. I feel so fortunate to live in a neighborhood that has a community school, where I can wave to my neighbors as I walk by, and greet f...
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Barbie Birthday Cake
My son has been talking about his birthday coming up soon and I realized that I never posted about my daughter's birthday cake! I always ask my children what theme they want their parties to be and this year she had mentioned Barbie. My daughter loves pink and everything girly though I cons...
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My son has been talking about his birthday coming up soon and I realized that I never posted about my daughter's birthday cake! I always ask my children what theme they want their parties to be and this year she had mentioned Barbie. My daughter loves pink and everything girly though I cons...
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Easy Tahini Salad Dressing
"Where are the vegetables? Any form of color on the plate would be nice!" can be heard coming from my mouth almost every time my hubby is in charge of a meal. When it comes to prepping meals, he's a meat and meat type of guy. I'm a carnivore too but I love my vegetables.It tak...
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"Where are the vegetables? Any form of color on the plate would be nice!" can be heard coming from my mouth almost every time my hubby is in charge of a meal. When it comes to prepping meals, he's a meat and meat type of guy. I'm a carnivore too but I love my vegetables.It tak...
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