Joyfulness and Weekend Breakfast……..{Giveaway!}

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Joyfulness ~ • The day off yesterday to spend with the dancing daughter • Finding a new phone I have been coveting since a friend got it! • Food ingredient shopping at my favourite store • A wonderful family dinner at our table • Getting to see my family tomorrow in Sydney • A girlie [...]

Faux Foodie Friday ~ Neapolitan Bars

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As I kid I never really “got” Neapolitan. It certainly wasn’t anything I can ever remember being in our freezer (there was usually plain ice cream buried in the back somewhere and when my amazing Step Daddy came on the scene my Mom was treated with Haagen Daz) so Neapolitan was something in the Braum’s [...]

To Recipe or Wine?

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That’s WINE not WHINE in case you are wondering (although I seem to have done my fair share of whining today too ) No recipe though.  Sorry, wine won I did make you something superb but all in good time…..just not wine time! However, let me leave you with this ~ Remember how I told [...]

Fudgey Friday! Peanut Butter Cup Fudge

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Ironic that I follow a Weight Watcher Wednesday recipe with something rich and sweet, isn’t it?  It’s about moderation people……and chocolate! Sometimes you just NEED chocolate! Sometimes it is best to make chocolate, have a piece and plead with your family to eat the rest of it. The pleading is a lie, of course, because [...]

Faux Foodie Friday ~ Kit Kat Slice

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Today was a GREAT day! I got to spend the morning with some truly inspiring clients. It is truly amazing the stories I have been told and makes the end of the week so much sweeter ♥  I had a mishap this afternoon and busted open my chin (I was wearing FLAT shoes & no wine [...]

Faux Foodie Friday ~ Mega Monaco Bars

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Monaco bars (or ice cream sandwiches where I grew up!) have always been an absolute favourite of mine but are off limits in a celiac’s life. I also love Klondike Bars but don’t tend to eat a lot of store bought ice creams now. Homemade ice cream sandwiches have been on my to-do list for [...]

ANZAC Day ~ Lest We Forget

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When I was a  kid I didn’t  grasp the concept of Service to Country much less the plight of Return Servicemen and Women.  It’s only been as I’ve aged and understood the sacrifices that have been made to defend Country and Democracy that I can truly express gratitude for those who chose this noble path. [...]

Faux Foodie Friday ~ Payday Blondies! {Giveaway!}

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TGIF!!!!! Friday is always a busy day but today the sun was shining and I couldn’t help feeling optimistic and happy about the weekend to come. To make it even better, my awesome team took me out for lunch today at one of my all time favourite places, The Junction Hotel, where they always look [...]

Cadbury Creme Egg Roundup, Giveaway and Lent

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Lenten Update ~ Today is the final day of the Lent and I can say that I am grateful for the season.  It has given me time to try to concentrate on being a bit more patient and kind at a time when things are topsy-turvy and I have a lot to look forward to. [...]

Cadbury Creme Egg Cookie Cake Bars

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These were absolutely delicious!  I’ve run out of steam in posting recipes so head on over to Picky Palate for the recipe and just substitute in your favourite gluten free cake mix (525 grams worth). I substituted the applesauce for the oil or butter too.