Tag Archives: nuts

Festive maple snack mix

Posted on November 30, 2018 by

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 →

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Powerful oatmeal breakfast bowl

Posted on November 4, 2018 by

A quick, protein-packed way to start your day! I’ve been a fan of oatmeal or porridge since I was a little kid and only learned recently that my mother – who kindly made it for me whenever I requested it … Continue reading →

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Protein-packed blueberry and banana muffins

Posted on January 20, 2018 by

A satisfying nutritional boost for breakfasts or snacktime! I am not sure what my family would do if I stopped making muffins. There are always a few different varieties in our freezer and they seem to be a staple breakfast … Continue reading →

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Buttery almond cookies  

Posted on December 8, 2017 by

An easy sweet treat with great flavour and texture I am often asked which of my cookie recipes is my favourite, and it’s a question I truly cannot answer as I have to many from which to choose and I … Continue reading →

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Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark

Posted on December 18, 2015 by

If I could only make and eat one sweet treat for the rest of my days, it might just be this. I love salted caramel anything, but paired with dark chocolate and crunchy pretzels…oh, my! It’s one of those sneakily … Continue reading →

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Candied Walnuts

Posted on December 7, 2015 by

One of my fondest holiday memories from my childhood is of the countless hours I spent cracking almonds, walnuts, pecans and hazelnuts for my father to devour. As a kid, I didn’t yet appreciate how delicious these treats were were … Continue reading →

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Classic Butter Tarts

Posted on April 19, 2014 by

I have to confess there is nothing particularly innovative about my butter tart recipe, although many tasters have declared them the ‘best ever’. Perhaps it’s because I roll out my pastry between sheets of parchment, which keeps it from getting … Continue reading →

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