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The Best of Thanksgiving

By Hanna Trafford / October 9, 2013

Are you planning all your special Thanksgiving activities and menus? If you are, you can probably use a little help. Here

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Ginger Carrot Bread Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / October 2, 2013

This recipe may surprise you – you will not need to grate carrots, the carrot juice will give your bread just as much

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Easy Oatmeal Crisps Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / September 23, 2013

These delicate and very delicious cookies are easy to make – you can make them over the weekend and enjoy them throughout

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How to Make Salsa

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By Hanna Trafford / September 13, 2013

Nachos are one of our favourite snack – we actually have them for dinner as well. And as much as there are some pretty

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How To Make Dog Biscuits

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By Hanna Trafford / August 22, 2013

I figured even my little black and very active puppy MikMik deserves a homemade treat! You can make these dog cookies easily

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Peach and Blackberry Cornmeal Cobbler Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / August 20, 2013

This dessert is perfect for when peaches are in season – delicious for any time of the day (I had it for breakfast

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Homemade Apple Pear Crisp Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / August 15, 2013

Love the combination of apples and pears, topped with the mix of oats, brown sugar and spices! Just like grandma used to

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Homemade Peach Pie With Sour Cream Pastry Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / August 13, 2013

This is one of the very best desserts you can serve! Especially this time of the year, when fresh peaches are in season.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / August 7, 2013

These little chocolate cakes are delicious – and the fact that they are gluten free is a bonus! The bater can be prepared

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Easy Roasted Chicken Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / August 1, 2013

This is a great recipe and it will take you about 10 minutes to prepare! We had it for dinner and then I used the leftovers

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Five Great Ways To Cook Salmon Fillets

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By Hanna Trafford / July 30, 2013

Salmon fillets are one of my favourite. After cooking it several traditional ways – like grilling with lemon juice,

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Sugar Free Blueberry Muffins Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / July 29, 2013

I look for healthy recipes whenever I can and here is one that uses Splenda instead of sugar. That reduces the calorie count

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Lemon Tea Biscuits Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / July 25, 2013

These biscuits are perfect for a warm summer day breakfast or brunch – or for “anytime” snack! The turn

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Whole Wheat Cranberry Scones Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / July 24, 2013

The heavier texture of these sweet-tart treats makes them perfect for spreading with butter or jelly. You can serve them

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Lemon Carrot Bread Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / July 23, 2013

You may not have thought that lemon and carrots would make a delicious bread – but you really need to try it to believe

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How to Make Frozen Desserts

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By Hanna Trafford / July 19, 2013

It is hot out there and I do hope you are all enjoying the summer! You can freshen up the hot summer days with homemade

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Grilled Burger with Horseradish Mustard Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / July 16, 2013

Here is what will make otherwise plain burger awesome! Mixing your own Horseradish Mustard Mayonnaise gives a special “kick”

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How to Make Flavoured Coffees

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By Hanna Trafford / July 8, 2013

I found out that according to research (this one was done at Vanderbilt University in Nashville) the caffeine in coffee speeds

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Mini Baked Alaskas Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / July 4, 2013

Talk about irresistible! Once you make your way through the warm meringue, juicy berries spill out from the ice cream centre!

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How to Freeze Vegetables

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By Hanna Trafford / July 2, 2013

Preserving all those wonderful vegetables that are available this time of year is a great idea – whether you harvest

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Double Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / June 25, 2013

There are days you just feel like treating yourself – and others of course – to a special dessert. For that occasion,

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Fresh Berry No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / June 17, 2013

This incredibly easy no bake cheesecake will take you only about 15 minutes to make – before refrigeration. You can

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Four Ways To Make Mashed Potatoes

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By Hanna Trafford / May 17, 2013

Do you make mashed potatoes the same old way each time? Check out these ideas on how to make delicious mashed potatoes by

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Asparagus Ricotta Tart Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / May 16, 2013

What a great idea for a different breakfast! Cheesy egg tart, topped with fresh asparagus is quick to make and tastes wonderful. Asparagus

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Asparagus Soup With Homemade Croutons Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / May 15, 2013

I can almost taste it! Imagine – fresh locally grown asparagus with taste of garlic and leeks, topped with cream and

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Chicken Noodle Stir Fry Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / May 13, 2013

This a great, healthy stir fry that only takes minutes to put together: Ingredients: 6 Boneless skinless chicken thighs 1

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How To Make Strawberry Ice Cream

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By Hanna Trafford / May 1, 2013

Strawberry ice cream is always family favorite! You will need to choose berries that are ripe and red in the centre –

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Glazed Lemon Cake Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / April 30, 2013

Putting the topping on while the cake is still hot makes a difference. Try to picture this cake served with vanilla ice

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Carrot Ginger Cupcakes Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / April 29, 2013

Ginger adds a great taste to cupcakes – and in this recipe, you get to use both – ground and crystalized. Carrots

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French Onion Grilled Cheese Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / April 26, 2013

Perfect for a quick dinner – and a definite treat! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil 3 medium onions, thinly

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Easy Triple Berry Loaf Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / April 10, 2013

I made this incredibly easy and delicious Triple Berry Loaf last week. And no surprise – it was awesome! Gave

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Original Czech Christmas Bread Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / December 12, 2012

I remember my grandma making this special bread every Christmas – and we had it for breakfast on Christmas morning.

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Eggnog Bread Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / December 6, 2012

Here is a recipe that will add that something very special to your Christmas baking list. Using eggnog to make this delicious

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10 Ideas for Special Holiday Cocktails

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By Hanna Trafford / December 5, 2012

When you do all your special holiday entertaining, you will want to treat your friends and family to something special. So

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Traditional Christmas Stollen Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / December 3, 2012

You may have heard the name and you may have wondered what it is. In plain words – it is a traditional Christmas fruitcake.

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Special Holiday Dinner Menu

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By Hanna Trafford / November 26, 2012

You can make this very special holiday dinner for any occasion – especially if you are looking for something just a

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Easy Candied Ginger Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / November 21, 2012

When I made the Ginger cake, I had some fresh ginger left over – and of course, I didn’t want to just discard

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Lemon Roasted Chicken Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / November 16, 2012

Very easy to make roasted chicken – you will have a delicate, citrus fragrance and delicious herb flavour as a result.

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Homemade Apple Cake Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / November 12, 2012

One of my favorite desserts to make is anything with apples and cinnamon – the baking aroma is just perfect for a rainy,

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Homemade Ginger Cake Recipe

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By Hanna Trafford / October 29, 2012

This cake is perfect for a cool, rainy day – and it is very easy to make! Best is to use fresh ginger, it just takes

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