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Recipe Success! Bacon Whiskey Jam
A couple of weekends ago I stepped into the kitchen for a day of cooking. I love doing this, especially on the weekends when I have time (read: I’m not as distracted by…
Reclaiming Your Space – Organizing Series: Tackling The Kitchen and Pantry
The first room we are going to chat about in the Reclaiming Your Space organizing series is the kitchen. I am finally at the point where I feel like mine is under control,…
FLASH GIVEAWAY! Win 2 tickets to the Home Renovations Show in Ottawa this weekend
Having just finished renovations in the house, and with more potentially planned the longer we stay here, the Home Renovations Show in Ottawa this weekend seems timely. Thinking about doing some renos yourself?…
Accessorizing: Help!
At the end of the month, Andy and I are going to a wedding. It will be the first time we leave the kids. We are leaving them with Grandma and the aunts…
Creating a Restaurant Style Meal at Home: Secrets, Tips and Yes, Some Ways to Cheat
It’s no secret that I like to cook. And now that the kitchen is actually functional and pretty it’s even more fun to cook in. But while I do like cooking for Andy…
Better Organizing: Reclaiming your space Blog Series
Every January I go through a time of renewal. I feel refreshed after a couple of solid weeks with my family, the holidays make me take stock of all my blessings, and as…
One Word or Three?
With the new year comes new goals, plans and aspirations. I love this time of year for that. While I find it hard getting back into routine after a lazy few weeks, I…
Recipe: Traditional Macaroni and Cheese
I just made this recipe again this weekend and for whatever reason it was perfect. I think it was the simple fact that on a cold, winter’s day, my nanny’s mac and cheese…
Recipe Success! Gingerbread Loaf
This easy to make, and bake, gingerbread loaf was a hit with everyone in the house. It certainly didn’t last long. I made a few modifications, didn’t use candied ginger or cloves (didn’t…
What I’m laughing At
How’s the holiday planning going? Do you feel ready? I feel I’m as ready as I may get, which doesn’t really say much. My heart is still heavy with thoughts of events happening…