Fall really is the best time for baking and cooking. Between all the apple and pumpkin recipes that pop up, the savory appetizers that come with football season, Halloween-inspired desserts and – of course – Thanksgiving dinner, these current weeks/months are the highlight of every year, I’m living and eating my way through my best […]
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Having returned from Las Vegas late last night after taking the end of the past week off from both work and blogging to rest, relax and recharge – only to immediately head back into my office bright and early this morning – I thought I’d kick off this week’s series of planned posts with something […]
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I want to preface this post by saying don’t let the photos fool you! While this dish may not photograph as well as some of the other things I’ve prepared in the past, and is similar to an odd-looking-but-outstanding cranberry dip I shared a couple of years ago, this one is a keeper for the […]
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When it comes to snacking or appetizers, I’m a big fan of combining unexpected tastes, like either sweet or citrus with more savory and salty flavors. Tortilla chips with lime? The best. Mango Habanero sauces and salsa? Absolutely – and for some reason those combinations always taste particularly amazing during the Summer months! This past […]
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Like a lot of people (I’m assuming), I’m typically a little weary when I see recipes or “life hacks” on social media that are cut/edited in a way to look ridiculously quick or simple – only to be anything but when it comes to trying them out in real life. Key ingredients or crucial steps […]
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Of all the things I am in terms of my heritage and where my family originates from, French-Canadian and English pretty much take up the bulk of the percentages, and while there’s the smallest of small amounts of Irish in me on my mother’s side – it’s not nearly enough to count. It never stopped […]
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Since the recent start of the New Year, I’ve been mindful to move my body regularly and eat as healthy as I can. I’ve been hitting the gym each morning for cardio and strength training sessions before work, and doing a lot of meal prep – which has been both a time-saver and unbelievably satisfactory […]
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With Summer winding down and myself already looking forward to a collection of pumpkin, apple, and cinnamon-infused recipes I’ve been bookmarking over these past few months in anticipation of the Fall, I thought I’d share one final “Hurrah!” of a seasonal, cookout-friendly recipe – with a spicy kick, of course! – to prepare for any […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 