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Tag Archives: Christmas
Steamed gingerbread milk
A festive treat for the whole family! My family knows the phrase ‘pumpkin spice’ drives me bonkers. When, why and how did the warm, comforting spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves become the exclusive domain of pumpkins or pumpkin … Continue reading
Posted in beverage
Tagged alternative to hot chocolate, Christmas, drink, festive, gingerbread spice, hot drink, hot milk, molasses, Paula Roy, pumpkin spice, steamed milk, warm drink
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Ham and cheese waffles
Awesome alone but even better for eggs Benedict! Anyone who knows me knows I am infatuated with waffles. I love sweet variations, served with fruit and maple syrup, of course, but lately I’ve been playing around with savoury waffles too. … Continue reading
Edible Science: Homemade Rock Candy
Sweet treats grown with just two ingredients! Most kids would rather help in the kitchen if the end result is something sweet. While my big kids now tend to prefer savoury treats, when they were little they adored our candy … Continue reading
Posted in candy, Edible Gifts
Tagged candy, candy sticks, candy to make at home, Christmas, cooking with kids, crystal, edible gift, edible science, fun in the kitchen, gluten-free, gluten-free candy, homemade candy, homeschooling activities, kitchen science, March Break, nut free, nut-free candy, Paula Roy, rock candy, sugar crystals, sugar on a stick
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Peppermint meringues
Easy dairy-free, gluten-free treats! Little meringues are the perfect sweet treat to have on hand, especially during the holiday season. They store well for weeks if placed in an airtight container, and their delicate texture and flavour make them a … Continue reading
Mocha Crinkle Cookies
A flavourful, festive treat! These are the most wonderful cookies. Not too sweet, fragrant with coffee and chocolate and ever-so-pretty with their dusting of icing sugar. That dusting is part of their magic – by rolling the dough balls first … Continue reading
Posted in baking, cookies, Edible Gifts
Tagged brownie, chocolate, Christmas, Christmas cookies, coffee, cookie exchange, cookies, crackle, crinkle, dairy free, edible gift, espresso, festive, mocha, Paula Roy
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Farmers’ Feast – the Holiday 2015 Edition
Every month or three, I get a chance to step into culinary overdrive for a week or so. The Ottawa Farmers’ Market has designed a great program to help showcase the abundance of delicious local products on offer year ‘round … Continue reading
Posted in Farmers' Feast, Food Finds, Fruits and vegetables, healthy, holiday gifts, hostess gift, Ottawa Farmers' Market
Tagged artisans, baking, Christmas, cooking, crafts, eat local, entertaining, Farmers Feast, food producers, gifts, holiday, Lansdowne Park, local, Ottawa Farmers' Market, shop local
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