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Tablescapes

Blue and White Tablescape for Spring

A soft blue and white checked napkin on top of white plates, with blue wine and high ball glasses on the side.

The combination of blue and white is such a classic pairing, and when I was at the market recently I saw that the gorgeous blue hydrangeas for were popping up for sale, and it was my inspiration for this blue and white tablescape for spring. Today I am joining some of my favourite tablescape enthusiasts to bring you a plethora of spring tables to explore! Thank you to Rita from Panoply for getting us all together for another great series. All the links are at the bottom of this post, and ... continue reading...


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Entertaining Seasonal, Holidays & Special Occasions

The Ultimate Dessert Grazing Board

The ultimate dessert grazing board loaded with cookies, cannolis, caramel corn, chocolate dipped potato chips and fresh fruit.

Hosting game night with friends? Or maybe just a casual get together with your best gal pals? Why not create a yummy dessert grazing board that is sure to please both the sweet and salty dessert lovers! Recently we attended a fun trivia night hosted by our local Lions club. It was a 'bring your own snacks" event, which I thought was a fantastic idea! Pizza was included in your ticket price and beverages were available for sale, but we were welcome to bring whatever snacks and goodies we ... continue reading...


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Cakes, Loaves & Muffins Recipe

Irish Boxty Bread

Close up photo of 3 round loaves of Irish boxty bread on parchment paper.

This delicious and versatile Irish Boxty bread is made with potatoes and other simple pantry ingredients. With a name like Maureen, I can't help but feel like I have some Irish in me. And, with St.Patrick's Day just around the corner, I couldn't help but share a recipe with Irish roots. This post contains affiliate links, that should you click the link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission with increase in cost to you. What is Boxty Traditionally boxty is Irish ... continue reading...


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Award Winning Stove Top Chili Recipe

A bowl of chili topped with shredded cheese and sour cream, on a tray with a blue napkin.

This hearty stove top chili recipe is so good, it won my mom an award at a local chili cook-off many moons ago. It is so easy to make and the blend of spices might surprise you, but the flavour is just outstanding! Throughout the fall and winter I often whip up a batch on a Sunday afternoon, letting it simmer for 2 or three hours. It fills the kitchen with a wonderful aroma that adds an extra layer of coziness on a cold day! Why you will love this recipe Ingredients list for ... continue reading...


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Tablescapes

Fire & Ice Valentine’s Day Tablescape

The corner of a plate stack on a valentines tablescape with a bottle of ice wine.

Welcome! I am delighted to once again be joining our talented group of tablescape enthusiasts as we share our Valentines tablescapes! Rita from Panoply has brought together 20 lovely ladies, all with a passion for pretty tables! You will find links to all the bloggers at the bottom of this post. Whether you celebrate a cozy Valentine's Day with your significant other or host a fun dinner party for friends, I think you are going to love my table this year. This post may contain ... continue reading...


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Around the Home Seasonal, Holidays & Special Occasions Tablescapes

Cranberry and Gold Christmas Tablescape

Welcome to this years' Christmas Tablescapes blog hop. I have to admit, I am pretty chuffed at how this cranberry and gold Christmas tablescape turned out. And, am delighted to share it with all of you lovely readers! Grab a beverage and settle in! I go into detail in this post as to how I go about choosing a theme, shopping my home, and adding simple touches that make your family and guests feel comfortable and welcome. Rita, from Panoply has again put together a stellar group of bloggers ... continue reading...


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All Things Sweet Recipe

Peanut Butter M&M Cookies

An overhead view of Peanut Butter m&m cookies on a green linen napkin with red ribbon.

These peanut butter M&M cookies are an easy to make twist on a classic. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, gift giving, or dunking in a cold glass of milk! Some of my earliest memories of watching my mom bake are peanut butter cookies. Rolling the dough into little balls. Dipping the fork into a warm glass of water and then pressing each ball in a criss-cross pattern. I would wait ever so patiently for them to come out of the oven. As soon as they cooled enough to touch, I ... continue reading...


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Appetizers and Dips Recipe

How to make a Hedgehog Cheese ball

A cheeseball doted with almonds and surrounded by crackers

How adorable will this hedgehog cheese ball look in the centre of your holiday cheese board?! Every year we host our family and friends for a Christmas Eve brunch, and I can't wait to serve this cutie along with our usual brunch fair. The best part, it's flavour is best if left to rest in the refrigerator overnight! When hosting a brunch (or any event for that matter) where you are serving several people, the ability to make things ahead is a real blessing. This Sour Cream Dip ... continue reading...


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All Things Sweet Recipe

8 Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes

A photo featuring 4 photos of Christmas cookies with the test 8 Easy Christmas Cookies

You are in for a treat today! Pardon the pun, but I have rounded up 8 of my favourite holiday treats! And, I am sharing these easy Christmas cookie recipes here in one place! Fresh off last week's Christmas Cookie week, I thought way not share some of the classic holiday treats that are sure to brighten up your holidays. If you missed it last week, you will want to check out these Peanut Butter Caramel Thumbprint Cookies and Chewy Frosted Christmas Blondie bar cookies Some of these ... continue reading...


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All Things Sweet Recipe

Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

A cooling rack with freshly baked chocolate caramel peanut butter thumbprint cookies.

These chocolate caramel peanut butter thumbprint cookies are so easy to make, and so ooey gooey good! Welcome to #ChristmasCookies Week! That time of year when we soften the butter, fire up the oven, and make cookie trays for family, friends, and neighbors. This year more than 20 top-notch bloggers are sharing their very favorite creations for all to make and enjoy. Join us for a week’s worth of Christmas cookie deliciousness. You will find all of the links below, and I am confident ... continue reading...


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