Seasonal Saturday ~ Apple Cheddar Bread

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I was so happy when Pink Lady apples started showing up again at the fruit shops and we are now well and truly in full swing of apple season. At my house, we go through an inordinate amount of apples. Seriously, I think I buy them every second day! We eat an awful lot of [...]

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 [...]

Muffin Monday ~ Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

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These weren’t supposed to be Oatmeal Raisin (although they have been high on my craving list).  These were supposed to be something completely different but…….   FAIL!!!!! So I needed a muffin and I needed it STAT.    Short on time, patience and ingredients, I decided to amend my previous 3 ingredient muffins for a quick [...]

Joyfulness and Weekend Breakfast…..

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Joyfulness ~ • Sunshine this afternoon! • A big hug and kiss from a very special young lady, best friend to the dancing daughter • Making 4 dinners in one pot today and having a VERY full fridge and freezer • Entertaining for dinner……and laughing ourselves silly! • Yogurtland!!!!! Yummy & gluten free! • Pilates [...]

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. [...]

Muffin Monday ~ Orange Almond Muffins

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Today is the day!!! Today I start on a new journey in my career and my nerves are a little wobbly but I am looking forward to this new chapter and adventure in my life.  I can’t wait to find out everything about the fabulous organisation I am joining and am particularly going to enjoy [...]

Slow Cooker Sunday ~ Cinnamon Nuts

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Every time I head off to a street fair or festival, I am ALWAYS looking for the “Nut Lady” that stirs up amazing hot and sugary nuts!  I often send the kids a text just saying “nut lady!” and they are never sure whether I am referring to hot nuts being at the street fair [...]

NY Crumb Cake

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Don’t forget tomorrow is the LAST DAY to enter the giveaway!!! I promise we eat more than just cake at our house and at work. Ok, we sometimes eat cake DISGUSED as other foods, like breakfast, but we do eat other things. Cake just seems to be my favourite! I’m a complete sucker for coffee [...]

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 [...]