This post is for my Mom who left us much too early. What is cool about this recipe is that it is from a great Mom who cooks and bakes for her beautiful family! I think that's fitting soooooooo, What's For Dinner Moms?! My Mom made me shortbread cookies every Christmas! She always found a … Continue reading Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies
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Gingerbread People By Aunt Paul!!
I have no idea why this stupid - better not call it that - wonderful computer of mine is allowing me to write this post but I will try to keep it quick just in case it decides to shut me down! lol If you have ever had the pleasure of eating any of my … Continue reading Gingerbread People By Aunt Paul!!
Cranberry Orange Quick Bread
Before I talk about this post, I have a question. Does anyone know why I only get emails for some of the sites that I follow but not everyone?
Well, this Quick Bread recipe looks perfect for the season! Can you imagine making french toast with this cranberry orange bread? Delicious!
Mmmmmmm-mmmmmm, I want some! Enjoy!

I’ll be completely honest with y’all: I have no idea what canned cranberry sauce tastes like. I’ve never tried it before in my life. Growing up, I would always see it on the table at Thanksgiving and Christmas but there was something about the mere sight of the stiff sliced rings that was off-putting to me. Why would it be called a ‘sauce’ when it resembled thin beets (which, I’ve never liked)? Plus, back then I thought it made no sense to want to eat something sweet with something as savory as turkey and dressing.
Nowadays I DO think it makes sense to eat cranberry sauce with turkey and dressing–I actually think it’s delicious…just so long as it’s homemade. Ever since I started making my own cranberry sauce it spurred a love for ALL things cranberry, specifically in baking.

I still had some fresh cranberries leftover from Thanksgiving that I…
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Christmas Recipes…Christmas Pudding
Here is a recipe from my wonderful friend Carol! I admit that I have never had this Christmas Pudding BUT after reading the ingredient list, I sure wish that I had. Maybe one of my readers will try this recipe and describe what it's like?! Enjoy!
Holiday Bread Stuffing
Before I talk about this post, I would love to take a minute to tell you about my stupid computer. I can look at SOME posts by other bloggers. I can reblog them. I can respond to comments and even comment on the blogs that my stupid computer lets me see. I can even like … Continue reading Holiday Bread Stuffing
Random Thoughts And Other Things – 6
So I was watching the news yesterday - that's not normal for me because let's face it, the news is pretty depressing these days - and I saw this story about a 28-year-old woman here in Ottawa who has just been diagnosed with ALS. She is married and has 3 small children. I was 27 … Continue reading Random Thoughts And Other Things – 6
Weekly Flyer Review – Groceries
I'm late with this post so I'm going to get to it and keep it short. Food Basics has great sales this week but I can't list them all! I recommend that you check out the full flyer by following the link that I'll provide. The stores are starting to have sales that will be … Continue reading Weekly Flyer Review – Groceries
Nanny Trudel’s Tourtiere – By Aunt Paul & Moi!
It's the beginning of November and it is that time of year when I would start planning for the Holidays. As a Canadian, Thanksgiving has already passed but on the American Thanksgiving we Canadians celebrate The Grey Cup - our Football end of season game! Which means FOOD! lol My Aunt Paul has already begun … Continue reading Nanny Trudel’s Tourtiere – By Aunt Paul & Moi!
Weekly Flyer Review – Groceries
Halloween is over and the flyers are now focusing on Christmas. Whaaaa?! Oh, not so much when it comes to food but it's only a matter of time before the baking sales begin. Yay! I read a lot of different blogs and I have noticed that many of food blogs often talk about Trader Joe's. … Continue reading Weekly Flyer Review – Groceries
Chicken with French Onion Soup Gravy and a Plea for Kindness
Source: Chicken with French Onion Soup Gravy and a Plea for Kindness This post is by an amazing woman who makes great food for her beautiful family! This recipe looks soooo good that I wish that I had it when I could eat. I hope you try it!