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Ginger Kombucha Orange Tonic

Ginger Kombucha Orange Tonic

My recent favourite drink these days has been this Ginger Kombucha with Orange Juice, tonic water, and a hint of cranberry. Whether you are participating in Dry January, newly sober, or you just don’t drink alcohol in general this is drink is for you! I…

Brie Cranberry Pastry Bites

Brie Cranberry Pastry Bites

I will keep this post short and sweet. The New Year is upon us and we are READY to welcome the New Year! Whether you are having a get-together or having just a small dinner with loved ones these Brie Bites are the perfect appetizer…

Moroccan Shakshuka Tomato with Poached Eggs

Moroccan Shakshuka Tomato with Poached Eggs

Truthfully, in Morocco it’s not called Shakshuka, it’s just called Eggs in Tomato. My Grandma used to make this for us all the time with little meatballs when we came to visit her in Morocco. This is a dish you would find throughout North Africa…

Easy Cardamom Hot Chocolate

Easy Cardamom Hot Chocolate

Comfy Cozy Season is here! I know not everyone loves the cold and darker days, but I’m here for the mindset change. Let’s find some positives: Speaking of getting cozy, why not get cozy with my Cardamom Hot Chocolate Recipe? Come on! You must admit,…

Honey Walnut Banana Bread

Honey Walnut Banana Bread

This Banana Bread is the one for YOU! Soft crumb with a lovely moist texture puts bakery banana bread to shame. The best part of this Banana Bread is the Honey Walnut topping! The crunchy and sweet texture of the topping compliments the soft and…

Cozy Mulled Grape Cider

Cozy Mulled Grape Cider

A crisp fall night, with the smell of Mulled Grape Cider simmering away on the stovetop – doesn’t that sound wonderful! Slow-cooked with cinnamon, cloves, and anise, releasing a wonderful aroma throughout the house. Grape Cider is such an easy drink to make during the…

Simple Basil and Walnut Pesto

Simple Basil and Walnut Pesto

It’s that time of year when summer is starting to fade and the garden is bursting with basil ready for picking! The best way I’ve found to preserve all that basil for the winter months is to make pesto and store it in the freezer.…

Buttermilk Pancakes with Strawberry Compote

Buttermilk Pancakes with Strawberry Compote

…Buttermilk not required! What? You might be saying, hear me out – how many of us have buttermilk on hand on a regular basis? Not many! Keeping it simple is what I strive to do, so in this case, we only need milk and vinegar…

Simple 2-Ingredient Strawberry Compote

Simple 2-Ingredient Strawberry Compote

Up-levelling breakfast or bunch just got easier! This 2 ingredient Strawberry Compote is ready for that weekend chill. I love making this, so easy and takes no time at all! I don’t know about you, but I like to go ALL out when I find…

Baked Ricotta Pears with Amaretti

Baked Ricotta Pears with Amaretti

Ahh Canadian Spring – bitter, cold, and wet! Yeah, does not sound pleasant. These days you still need the warm soups and drinks, maybe even some warm desserts? We’ve all heard of baked apples but what about the PEAR?! We need to give her some…