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‘Everything bagel’ crackers
Healthy and flavourful thanks to seeds, spices and whole wheat flour! These crackers are so crispy and delicious that my family finds them positively addictive! They get their name from the spice and seed mix which mimics the famous ‘everything … Continue reading
Posted in Snacks
Tagged bagel, cocktail, cocktail party, crackers, edible gift, everything bagel, healthy crackers, homemade crackers, hostess gift, Paula Roy, seeds, spices, whole wheat crackers
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Festive maple snack mix
A sweet-salty-spicy treat! My mom’s savoury nuts ‘n bolts were a highlight of the holiday snacks menu when I was growing up. I loved every component – the Cheerios, pretzels, peanuts and Shreddies, not to mention the tangy sauce that … Continue reading
Chocolate Balsamic Sauce
A versatile treat that’s great for gifting! This thick, rich sauce is ideal as a glaze for roasted meats and great as a drizzle over ice cream or sliced fruit such as strawberries or pears. You can also make amazing … Continue reading
Posted in Edible Gifts, vegan, vegetarian
Tagged balsamic, chocolate, cocktail, edible gift, edible holiday gift, gifts from the kitchen, hostess gift, sauce, syrup
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Lavender-Blueberry Shrub for Cocktails and Salad Dressings
Shrubs are a big part of the current cocktail craze, and for good reason – they’re delicious! A shrub is a sweetened vinegar-based syrup, sometimes called drinking vinegar. Shrubs typically consist of vinegar infused with fruit juice, herbs and spices for use in cocktails … Continue reading
Posted in Canning, cocktails, Drinks, Edible Gifts, Entertaining
Tagged blueberry, canning, cider vinegar, cocktails, drinking vinegar, entertaining, fruit, herbs, hostess gift, lavender, pickling, preserving, shrub, shrubs, shrubs in cocktails, vinegar
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Crispy Cider Vinegar and Sea Salt Roasted Chickpeas
Did you know that 2016 is the International Year of Pulses? I am trying to incorporate a lot more pulses – including delicious, good-for-you lentils, dried beans and chickpeas – into my cooking this year. Like other pulses, chickpeas are … Continue reading
Posted in appetizer, Snacks
Tagged apple cider vinegar, chickpeas, cider vinegar, crispy, crunchy, holiday gift, hostess gift, International Year of Pulses, protein, pulses, roasted, salt and vinegar, sea salt, snack, vegan, vegetarian, vinegar
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