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Homemade Orange Julius Copycat

homemade Orange Julius

Homemade Orange Julius is a favourite warm weather treat around here. This is our go to summer drink and we love, love, love it!! In fact we have all come to like it even more than the real thing!

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Amazing Quinoa Chili

This vegetarian chili made with quinoa has quickly become our family’s favourite and replaced any meat version by far. The texture is terrific! The quinoa gives the chili the perfect meat like bite, but adsorbs the flavours perfectly. Even my child that HATES quinoa, loves this chili!

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Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes For Two

Here is a decadent and lovely dessert for two. But since it is my go to ‘I must have chocolate after a long day’ recipe of choice…it also is a superb recipe for one…that leaves another in the fridge for later cravings!

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Sugar Cookie House

sugar cookie house

So I had this idea. Make a Sugar Cookie House. And it turned out fairly darn well I must admit. You see our kids love decorating and building gingerbread houses. Generally this is an activity the cousins like to get together and do which makes it even more fun. Continue reading Sugar Cookie House

My Top 5 Favourite Slow Cooker Meals

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Now that autumn is here and the cooler weather has returned, so have the schedules! Dance, homework and work deadlines, classes and routine, it all comes rushing back. So, I thought what better time to share 5 of my all time favourite, go to slow cooker meals! Continue reading My Top 5 Favourite Slow Cooker Meals