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Some of my most treasured childhood memories happened in the kitchen, baking with my Gram. She taught me to love creating (and then enjoying) tasty, beautiful dishes. She was never too impatient to make us our own little pie crust or show us how to properly crimp edges or peel apples. I still to this …
Some of my best childhood memories are of baking with my grandmother. And one of her favorite things to bake with us was apple pie. She used to give us our own little pies (made in muffin tins) and challenged us to peel the whole apple in a spiral without breaking the peel. The magic …
For me, there is nothing better than cookies (made with butter, of course) fresh from the oven, enjoyed warm with a glass of milk. And these soft, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies certainly do not disappoint. You can add nuts (1/2 cup) like pecans if you wish but we prefer ours with just raisins. A crowd …
Muffins are such a versatile food. They can be part of hearty breakfast with a hard-boiled egg and a piece of cheese. They pack well for a lunch or snack. Easy to grab on the way to game or practice. Plus, there are so many ingredients you can add to them, that you can find …
I think most of you are like me, and appreciate holiday recipes that are quick, easy, look festive and taste delicious. Here is a three ingredient cookie called Pretzel Rolo Bites that you will love, and it requires only 5 or 10 minutes of your time to prepare. My tips for this one are to …
Many people are scared by candy because they feel it is difficult to make. This English Toffee recipe is simple — only five ingredients! It is delicious, and makes great gift bags for teachers and neighbours, and will also be a crowd pleaser to have in your candy dishes over the holidays. One batch will …
We all have them…those holiday recipes that we reach for year after year, signaling the start of the festive season. Included in that mix is usually a cookie recipe or two, great to have on hand for any holiday gathering or snuggling in with a cup of hot chocolate and your favorite Christmas movie. If …
Introducing Simple Local Life “Recipe Contributor” Vicki Macdonald I really enjoy cooking and baking, but a lot of time, especially this past year, I feel like I am just in the business of churning out food to keep us all going. I fall back on those family favourites time and time again. When I need …
I love the fall season with its cooler air, beautiful leaves and cozy scarfs and sweaters. This fall has been unusually warm, which is the only explanation I have as to why it was October 25th before I made anything with pumpkin! Unheard of! 😉 Despite the temperature, I knew it was finally time to …
Every year we host a fair number of events over the holidays. We usually have a Holiday Kick Off Party at the end of November, a Family Party, Boxing Day gathering, sometimes a cookie exchange, Holiday Coffee (Bailey’s Optional), etc. We host more in Nov/Dec than we do all the rest of the months combined…which I …