There is something about deep-frying any food that makes it almost orgasmic and definitely forbidden...at least according to your bikini! The forbidden part at least. Well to that I say, "Faak that!". We all need more - ummmm...Oh Yes moments! Enter deep-fried zucchini sticks! Can I get a big Oh yes from everyone?! I used … Continue reading Deep Fried Zucchini Sticks
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Classic Potato Salad
This recipe was inspired by the lazy summer days of my youth. The kind of weekends where everyone got together for a barbecue. Slices of watermelon, hotdogs and hamburgers! There were always a big selection of sides too! Pasta salads, potato salads, green salads and fresh fruits. Someone always brought one of those weird jello … Continue reading Classic Potato Salad
Weekly Flyer Blah Blah Blah And My Thoughts
Last week's flyer review was a doozy wasn't it? I expected lots of comments after everyone read that one. Sadly, there were none.:( I have decided that I will only list the 3 best sales for each store going forward. It takes me 3, three, days to prepare, work on and post each flyer review … Continue reading Weekly Flyer Blah Blah Blah And My Thoughts
Home-Made Egg Rolls
My family has a tradition of gathering at one particular Chinese food restaurant. It is THE Chinese food place to go to and share a meal! The place is a little hole in the wall (which in my opinion always makes a great place) called Gows. It's in the west end of Ottawa in a … Continue reading Home-Made Egg Rolls
Cheesecake By Moi!
I had a love - love relationship with cheesecake. I love it so much that I found an ice cream that is cheesecake and chocolate flavoured ice cream with spots of chocolate sauce within the ice cream! LOVE IT! This recipe was originally from my Mom but I had used the basic recipe as a … Continue reading Cheesecake By Moi!
War Cake
Happy Canada Day everyone! In celebration for our great nations 150th birthday, I'm going to post a family recipe for war cake. This cake came into life during WWII by women trying to work with what little they had. I think that it's important to remember the past while we celebrate the present. My Aunt … Continue reading War Cake
Happy Canada Day Weekend and er, Your Grocery Sales
July 1st marks Canada's 150th birthday! Happy Canada day everyone! There are so many things to do this weekend so what are your plans? Are you going to brave the crowds and security measures to make your way to Parliament Hill? Watch the show and the fireworks right on the Hill? Maybe you'll find a … Continue reading Happy Canada Day Weekend and er, Your Grocery Sales
Mango Grilled Chicken
My cousin Kim is a beautiful woman! You might remember that I spoke about her in a previous post. She thinks that she needs to lose weight which is ridiculous because she's a size medium! I mean really? How thin do we have to be so we'll be happy with our size? I'll tell you … Continue reading Mango Grilled Chicken
Aunt Paul’s Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells
This recipe was inspired first, by a recipe that I had found on the AllRecipes site (I'll provide the link at the end) and secondly by a recipe on the back of the Italpasta jumbo shells package. You see, I had emailed the Allrecipe one to my family awhile back and it was a huge … Continue reading Aunt Paul’s Stuffed Jumbo Pasta Shells
Just A Quick Post…
Today was the ALS Walk here in Ottawa, Ontario. I want to thank all of you that donated and/or participated in the Walk! I have not been feeling well this week so it's even more important to me that you spent your Saturday walking on my behalf. And for those who are living with this … Continue reading Just A Quick Post…
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