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Festive Christmas Cocktails
Need some easy cocktail ideas for this holiday season? Here are two great suggestions, that I have made and enjoyed in the last few years. Both drinks are made with just a few common bar ingredients, that you might already have on hand. And they look festive and taste delicious. It’s a win win. Cheers! Merry Christmas and Happiest of Holidays to you my readers and friends. May the festive days ahead be joyful ones, and may the New Year be filled with health, love and peace. The Clausmopolitan Cocktail Candy Cane-Tini *My original post for these recipes, published Dec 24, 2021, which you can read below, was written during…
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Visiting Lake Louise in the Fall
Are you planning a trip to Lake Louise and wondering what time of year you should go? Most people will tell you that summer is ideal, and it certainly can be. But I want you to consider another option…Fall. There are some good reasons for visiting in the autumn months that can make for a really great experience. Smaller crowds and a completely different view of the Lake are two big ones. I finally got the opportunity to return to beautiful Lake Louise. It was long overdue. My last visit was over 20 years ago, and as you can imagine, a lot can change in that span of time. In…
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Strawberry Pina Colada Breakfast Smoothie {vegan friendly}
Start your day the right way, with a Strawberry Pina Colada Smoothie. Yes, I know, it kinda sounds like a cocktail, but I promise you it’s a breakfast drink. I mean, I do love, love, love those delightful cocktails, so it should come as no surprise that this smoothie is a favourite of mine. Who are we kidding, I’m sure that’s where the inspiration came from. LOL However, this is in fact a nutritious and good for you, meal in a glass. It’s also delicious. And, this winning combo of flavours really does work just as beautifully in a smoothie as it does in a cocktail. I always make…
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Friday Favourites #3
We made it through another week my friends and I hope yours was enjoyable. I’ve spent a lot of time in the garden in the last few days trying to get things in order, before it gets too hot out there. Doing a little bit every day, squeezing it in before I head to work, and being careful not to strain my back again. It’s a slow process, but I’m getting it done. Take a look through my finds for the week and here’s hoping your weekend is filled with sunshine and laughter. What are Friday Favourites? Every Friday many blogs and websites share a post about their “Favourite” finds for…
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10 Traditional Foods to try when visiting Morocco
Morocco is a culturally rich and vibrant country, and not surprisingly, their food is a reflection of that. Traditional dishes were influenced by several cultures and their cuisines, such as Arabic, Berber, Andalusian and Mediterranean. The great thing about this is that you, the visitor, will be treated to a delicious and unique fusion of flavours. Spices and herbs are used freely to give dishes very distinct tastes. And, the slow cooking method that is very prevalent here, using the tagine, helps to create some very delicious dishes. I know from my own travel experiences with friends and family, that it’s not always easy to be open to new foods.…
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Friday Favourites #2
TGIF… And the sun is shining. Finally. That ongoing gloomy weather was killing my happy vibe. This week, for my second run at “Friday Favourites” I’m sharing some great new ideas with you. Take a peek and perhaps you will find something that captures your eye also. What are Friday Favourites? Every Friday many blogs and websites share a post about their “Favourite” finds for the week. These finds might include a newfound recipe, home gadgets, interesting Amazon finds, a personal experience, a song, book or TV show, a useful app or maybe a newly discovered neighbourhood restaurant. The possibilities are endless, obviously. Because let’s be honest, there’s so much…