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Lime Bars

November 12, 2013

Key lime bars

Key lime pie is wonderful, but sometimes it’s hard to get key limes, and the pie itself is not all that portable. So these lime bars are a tasty and simple alternative. Continue Reading…

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Mini Cherry Hand Pies

September 6, 2013

Cherry Hand Pies Hand pies are more an American confection than a  European one, and I haven’t really come across them too much.  I can now see why hand pies are so ingenious though. Everyone gets an even portion, so no fighting over the biggest slice. Continue Reading…

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Caramel Pecan Brownies

July 4, 2013

Turtle Brownies

I sometimes find it hard to believe that we actually live in America now. Sometimes my accent slips and I find myself speaking like an American without even thinking. The other day I had to look twice at the word colour, as I felt the ‘u’ looked like it didn’t belong there. Continue Reading…

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Cranberry and Pecan Flapjacks

March 22, 2013

Flapjacks were somewhat of a staple when I was growing up. At the end of the week, when all the biscuits and treats had been eaten, we were always able to whip up a few flapjacks.  They were simple enough for me to make, as long as I was supervised by my big sister 🙂 Continue Reading…

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Peanut Butter Toffee Popcorn Poppers

October 5, 2012

Popcorn is such a great snack, but sometimes I almost forget about. It’s so simple and takes just a few minutes to make, plus you get that lovely popcorn aroma in your kitchen. Popcorn is a great carrier of flavour, and with a few ingredients you can transform it into something wonderful. Whether it is sweet or savoury, there are so many ways to enhance and flavour popcorn. I love toffee popcorn. As soon as I get that buttery caramel smell from the pan it always brings me right back to when I was a kid. I’ve made this recipe a little more indulgent by adding peanut butter and chocolate. Continue Reading…