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Spicy dark chocolate and granola bark
A healthy-ish treat that’s ready in minutes! We’ve been told for years that eating dark chocolate is good for our health in multiple ways, so I decided to make a good thing even better by adding some heat. And guess … Continue reading
Posted in candy
Tagged antioxidants, chocolate, Christmas, cranberries, dark chocolate, edible gift, gift, granola, healthy treat, hostess gift, make-ahead, nuts
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Pecan Divinity Fudge
I remember my grandmother making Divinity (that’s all she called it) as a kid. She’d beat the sugary mixture for what seemed like ages to me, by hand, of course. Thank goodness we have modern appliances to help make this … Continue reading
Posted in candy, Edible Gifts, Uncategorized
Tagged candy, Divinity, eggs, fudge, gift, gluten-free, hostess gift, nougat, pecan log, traditional
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Guilt-free truffles (gluten-free too!)
When my kids were little I held out on giving them candy as long as I could. Books for Valentine’s Day, Jiffy Pop instead of soda pop for a campout, and plastic eggs filled with cheerios, raisins and stickers for … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Edible Gifts
Tagged beet, Camino, candy, cocoa, coconut, coffee, dates, edible, gift, gluten-free, guilt-free, healthy, maple syrup, orange zest, organic, quinoa flakes, salt, treat, truffles, Valentine's Day, vegan, vegetarian, water
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Cranberry-Cinnamon Cocktail/Mocktail Syrup
Cranberry and cinnamon are both favourite holiday flavours. This ruby red syrup is as pretty as it is delicious and it makes a wonderful hostess gift. You can find nice small jars or bottles at many dollar stores. While I … Continue reading
Posted in Drinks, Edible Gifts
Tagged Christmas, cinnamon, cocktail, cosmopolitan, cranberry, drink, family, festive, friend, gift, Grand Marnier, handmade, holidays, hostess, lime juice, mocktail, neighbour, party, simple syrup, sugar, triple sec, vodka, water
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Festive Pretzel Bites
There are so many sweet treats associated with the holiday season that I occasionally like to come up with some less-sugary options. These pretzel bites might not win a beauty contest but they are so easy – they’re the perfect … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Edible Gifts
Tagged bites, chocolate, dried cherries, dried cranberries, edible gift, festive, gift, gluten-free, handmade, holiday, mint chocolate, pretzel, raisins, treat, vegan, vegetable oil, vegetarian, white chocolate
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Spicy cheddar cookies
A party-perfect treat! These savoury delights are the perfect thing for people who don’t have a sweet tooth. Not as crisp as crackers, cheddar cookies have a nice texture and delicious flavour thanks to both the cheese and cayenne; they … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Snacks, Tips and Tricks
Tagged cayenne, Cheddar, cheese, Christmas, cocktail party, cookies, cracker, crisps, gift, handmade, holiday, hostess gift, party, savory, savoury, snack
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White Chocolate Dipped Shortbread
Let’s face it, not all of us can decorate cookies to make them look like tempting works of art. It’s definitely not my strong suit, which is what prompted me to come up with a method to jazz up classic … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Tips and Tricks
Tagged baking, candy canes, classic, dried cranberries, edible gift, gift, handmade, holiday, hostess gift, peppermint candies, pistachios, shortbread, white chocolate
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