Food
Choosing great food on a budget and turning that into meals the entire family loves! That's the goal for many households. It's not always easy, or affordable so here are a few ideas and recipes that make sense for our family. Hoping you find some new favourites for your family meal rotation here too. A love of food is something we all nurture from the start with our family, and as parents it's a constant challenge to commit to healthy living while also sticking to the budget. Here are a few tips and tricks that can help you eat healthy food and also try a few new recipe ideas that won't break the bank. Don't Miss my Cooking with Kids series and my Pinterest board by the same name. There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of amazing and fun recipes for families there. We cook it first and sometimes make the mistakes so that we can deliver great recipes and food content to you.
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Wildly Good Instant Pot Chicken Chimichangas
Instant Pot Chicken Chimichangas are so cheesy good, with a kick that you can’t help but want to make them again and again. If you enjoy Mexican food with a bit of heat then this is for you. While I have to pace myself with foods like this, I truly love them every so often. Easy Instant Pot Recipes Are Golden The Instant Pot has revolutionized cooking for so many people recently. Between it and the air fryer I am not sure how we ever cooked meals before. Anyways this is one you are going to need to pin for later and come back to. When Travel Changes Your Taste…
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Perfect Coffee at Home with Breville Precision Brewer
Waking up to perfect coffee that’s ready to drink is pretty much the best way to start any day. Now you need not be a barista to be able to make the perfect pot of coffee. Great coffee at home on demand is the name of the game with the Breville Precision Brewer Thermal. There are a few things I am constantly striving to perfect here in my home. One is meatloaf. My family likes meatloaf and it’s simple so I enjoy making it, but am always striving to get the perfect balance of flavours and spices. The other is the perfect cup of coffee. Perfect coffee just for me…
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32 Deliciously Decadent Cheesecake Recipes
Decadent cheesecake recipes are worth saving and making, sharing and eating! What’s so great about cheesecake? Well, let’s start with the perfect graham crumb crust and then lead into the creamy filling. Maybe you are a fillings or toppings kind of cheesecake lover. Or are you a purist? Cheesecake plain or New York style only for you. I am a bit of both. Find me a caramel topping for cheesecake or a fruity variation and I am all about that. But in a pinch I am happy to have a slice just plain. No matter what kind of cheesecake you love I have the recipe here for you today. BRING…
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31 Best Rhubarb Recipes on the Planet
Rhubarb is one if those oddball foods or flavours that I just never understood until I was in my 40s. I am constantly amazed at how tastes and tastebuds change over time. So peculiar. As a child I would NEVER have eaten rhubarb. But now I have come to appreciate it on occasion. That little hit of natural sourness is something I crave sometimes. Here are my picks for the 31 Best Rhubarb Recipes on the Planet. 31 Best Rhubarb Recipes on the Planet From rhubarb recipes for biscuits to sauces and cakes, there’s something delicious for every food lover here. Totally intrigued by the rhubarb vinegar recipe. I will…
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Party Perfect Teddy Bear Cupcakes
These party perfect teddy bear cupcakes are just the thing you need to brighten any occasion. Teddy bear picnic? Birthday party? Preschool graduation or school bake sale? Whatever the occasion, these adorable teddy bear cupcakes are sure to be a hit. If your little ones are into teddy bear picnics, or tea parties these will be just the treat to hit the spot. These cute character cupcakes are not hard to make at all. Here’s a quick and simple play by play on how to make these teddy bear cupcakes come to life. (Right before you eat them or share them of course). Great for a cute little toddler…
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Delicious Red Velvet Swig Cookies Recipe
Red Velvet Swig Cookies are so very good. You will want to bake these right away. But to be clear, you are going to need to read through to the very end to get the scoop on the yummiest Red Velvet Swig Cookies recipe around. If you are a cookie fanatic, as I am, then these are going to make your day! Red velvet cakes and baked goods are incredibly popular. The red velvet base adds a depth to any baked goods or cookie recipes you have. But it’s challenging sometimes to find that perfect flavour combination. We happen to think these easy swig cookies are exactly what…
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How to Make Captain America Oreos
These Captain America Oreos will charm any Marvel fan. My younger daughter is the world’s biggest Captain America fan. She adores Chris Evans, and Captain America is her favourite of all the Avengers. Lately she’s been tracking all of the information about the next movie, Avengers: Infinity War. The release date, the timing of the premiere April 25, 2018 and where it could be. In our house, it’s all about Cap. All the time. And Black Widow too of course. Scar Joe is admittedly kickbutt in all the movies. Fan fiction, news, twitter and Instagram. If they write about either one of these two stars, then she’s either already read…
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15 Creative Star Wars Cupcakes for Fans
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is about to hit the theatre, and we can barely contain our excitement! I am a big Star Wars fan, especially since the new movies featuring kickbutt females have arrived. In fact we were having this conversation the other day at our breakfast table and my daughter stated there have always been kickbutt females in Star Wars movies. Might have to agree with her. Anyways, this month we will be showing up at the theatre to see this one for certain! Nothing hits the spot like a themed treat to satisfy a Star Wars craving. To celebrate the new movie coming out, I have a…
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17 Best Snowman Treats to Enjoy
There’s something awesome and childlike about building a snowman that first snowfall every year. Hopefully by December you have each had the chance to experience a snowfall in your area. Unless of course you live in one of the southern States or countries. By December each year we often have a fair bit of snow. That translates into snowmen and snowballs and snow forts and all kinds of creative snow sculptures too! Why not extend that idea to include snowman treats as well? 17 Snowman Treats I have been sharing some fun and easy treats to make with kids this holiday season so I thought this roundup of cute…
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17 Cute Santa Treats to Make and Share
Oh I know Christmas seems right around the corner, doesn’t it? It somehow sneaks up on all of us every year. But this year I have been sharing some great treats and baked goods that may help you prepare some of the baking at least. As for the gifts, well I will probably share some gift ideas here too. Odds are good there will be shopping. Baking some of these Santa Treats ahead of time might help you stay on top of that one task. 17 Santa Treats 1. Chocolate Santa Pretzels 2. Rice Krispie Treat Bars 3. Santa Claus Candy Sleighs 4. Santa Hat Cupcake 5. Santa Cookies 6.…