Ever planned a European trip in a week (well 8 days to be exact)?! Well we did. The Hubster had last minute work come up and I have a strict never say no to Paris clause (ok I made that up – but I stand by it). So we got busy planning, on what was arguably already a very busy week. We left for Paris with only an inkling we might end up in Provence, France.
These Lingonberry cinnamon sweet buns are incredible! A delectable treat that I stumbled into creating, in an effort to use up left over Lingonberry Jam from Ikea. I thought why not and kept my expectations low. And this deliciousness was born. Now instead of looking for ways to use up leftover jam, I am trying to think of a way to get back to Ikea for some more. Does this count as an #IkeaHack?!
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These little heart shaped cookies with cat whiskers are simple, fun and oh so cute! A great treat to whip up for a kids party, themed or not! If I remember correctly my kids took these to an actual cat themed party, but they were a great deal easier to do with a cute heart nose and whiskers than actual cat shaped cookies.
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This fantastic homemade pie dough recipe was handed down from my mother-in-law. I find it versatile, flaky and delicious. It also delights me that it doesn’t require a chill in the fridge unless one wants to!
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I realize the Internet has no shortage of macaroni and cheese recipes, but well, mine is the best! Well at least according my family. Who can be decidedly picky and unafraid to speak honestly. I know it’s a tall claim. But I have been making this mac and cheese for years, and for at least the last decade, without a recipe. Just by eye ball. I have made my macaroni and cheese hundreds of times and somehow it is still my number one comfort food. Or play date lunch go to. And I think that says something. That it is worth sharing, for no other reason than for my kids to have a version to consult when making their mom’s homemade Mac and Cheese.
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Gingerbread row houses are so simple, making them terrific for little hands and family group projects! I can’t really help wondering how I didn’t try the idea out sooner. Why go to the headache of making it 3D when all kids care about is the decorating and copious amounts of candy?!
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Sometimes inspiration gets a little nudge. Like with these acorn sugar cookies. It so happens that #NationalCookieDay and #NationalPumpkinSpiceDay coincide this year. It’s a rather happy coincidence. And around here it resulted in a delightful cookie that celebrates fall. Which is a great way to welcome autumn with a sweet treat!
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Tis the season for delightful blackberries. We have gone a little crazy for blackberries this year! Wonderful, juicy blackberries that make endless delicious treats and yumminess. And this year’s crop has been especially good! So I felt it a great chance to share a round up of all our favourite, delightful blackberry recipes. Some new, some old and all tried and true and on repeat around here.
These cute, little mini popsicle cupcakes were a perfectly sweet answer for my youngest’s first solo decorating project. They were also quite the hit for her class treats!
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In the category of easy peasy treats this one takes the cake – the cupcake, to be exact! Ice cream cone cupcakes are a summertime easy, breezy and fun way to take a simple cupcake to a show stopper!
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