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Dutch Baby.
Dutch, Baby. I love pancakes. I mean, who doesn’t. The first time I made a Dutch Baby (or German Pancake) it seriously blew my mind. So simple to make, but super cool. The curbside appeal of this pancake is fantastic. Brunch guests will love it, and you’ll love how easy it is. I’ve probably made…
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Maple Curry Pumpkin Soup with Candied Pumpkin Seeds
Fall is here. In Atlantic Canada, that means the leaves are starting to turn from green to a gorgeous deep red and orange. Hoodies can be seen as far as the eye can see. And pumpkins, squash, and apples are finally making it to the local market. I’m always slightly bummed when fall comes because…
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Hoisin Pulled Pork
Travelling is amazing. A few years ago, I travelled to (and ended up living in) Nashville, Tennessee. Home to country music, fantastic coffee, and most importantly, home to some of the best bbq I’ve ever eaten. I was absolutely done. I’d arrived in heaven, and was immediately spoiled for anything slow cooked and covered in…
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Chocolate Coffee Cake Doughnuts
I love coffee. Admittedly, I may have a problem. But as I see it, there are far worse things to be addicted to than a good cup of joe. I’m also coffee spoiled. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to hang out at an amazing coffee roaster and café in Dartmouth, NS. Anchored…
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Honey Garlic Noodles
We eat a lot of noodles at home. A lot of noodles. They’re so quick to make, filling, and you can make so many dishes with noodles as a base. Also, I’m convinced that eating with chopsticks makes everything better. Of all the noodle dishes we eat, this is the recipe that is most requested…
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Cherry Tomato Pasta with Red Pepper Chili Pesto & Goats Cheese
For me, there is nothing more comforting than a big bowl of pasta. Maybe coffee on a rainy day. We’ll call in a tie. This is a super simple, delicious pasta – fantastic when local tomatoes are in season. You can definitely mix and match the veggies, depending on your tastes and what’s available at…
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Pizza, I love you.
Pizza. Seriously, who doesn’t love pizza? Or anything covered in cheese for that matter. Some people live and die by a New York style slice. Others love that Chicago vibe. As far as I’m concerned, good is good. And its crazy easy to make, but most of us opt for the cheap takeout version rather…
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Homemade Pop-Tarts
Pop-Tarts. There are few things I loved more as a kid (or a poor college student) as I loved pop-tarts. K-D maybe….but seriously, POP-TARTS. So good. They were my after school snack for years. They’re fun, especially if you’ve got little ones, and they’re really easy to make. If you’ve made a pie from scratch…
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Cold Brew Coffee
Last year I won the coffee lottery. Seriously. My brother and I spent a week with the folks at Anchored Coffee (anchoredcoffee.com) in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia learning all things coffee. After about 30 shots of espresso a day, and multiple coffee cuppings, I left with a new appreciation of the complexity of coffee, and the almost wine tasting…
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Brioche, the King of dough.
Brioche! I love brioche. In my mind it’s the king of bread. Last summer, I spent a couple weeks in Paris eating. Literally. Two weeks of eating. Unreal. Croissants, Pain Au Chocolate, Baguettes, Fromage, Coq au vin, Duck confit, etc etc HEAVEN etc. One thing that I really had no appreciation for coming from small…