Fresh Peach Amaretto Jam
Posted on August 28, 2008 - Filed Under tea treats, Herbs/Spices/Condiments, Cookbooks I like, What I'm Reading Now, Jams/ Preserves, Recipes | 6 Comments
Okay so I admit it- sometimes my eyes are bigger than my energy. I can’t seem to go to a fruit stand and just buy enough peaches for one pie- I buy a whole box- a half bushel. With visions of bottled peaches, jam, dried peaches, pies and more I personify greedy guts. So, now I […]
Blog Party#37 -We go Retro-Redux!
Posted on August 21, 2008 - Filed Under blog events, Cocktails, Blog Party, Cookbooks I like, Fun Stuff, Appetizers, Beverages, Recipes | 7 Comments
It’s time for Blog Party again and that lovely hostess with the mostess- Stephanie from Dispensing Happiness is holding Blog Party#37 with a Retro-Party Redux theme to kick off a fabulous 4th year. So I’ve decided to go a bit classic and swank with a cocktail named after legendary New York hot spot- The Stork Club. This was the […]
Ceci Bean, Carrot and Olive Salad
Posted on August 19, 2008 - Filed Under health focused recipes, side dishes, Cookbooks I like, Salads | 4 Comments
I’ve been on the hunt for new salads to pack for lunch. I really enjoy those that have beans as a main ingredient- I just find them so satisfyingly filling, high in flavour and full of healthy benefits. This salad was inspired by a recipe out of Once Upon a Tart by Frank Mentesana and Jerome Audureau who […]
Banana Splits for Breakfast?
Posted on August 14, 2008 - Filed Under health focused recipes, Breakfast, Cookbooks I like, Recipes | 8 Comments
Have you ever had a banana split for breakfast? Or maybe they should be called “Granana Splits”- a healthy, happy and fun way to start your day. You’ll need a banana, some Greek yogurt, granola and fruit- oh and of course a cherry for the top. It’s not essential that you have a banana split […]
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