When my nephew, Sam, comes to Ottawa for a visit, I want to make sure that his visit is filled with yummy treats. While his parents entice him with healthy fare like veggies and chicken, I feel it is my duty as Auntie Connie to present him with fun food options like cookies, cake and ice cream 🙂
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Today the role of guest foodie will be played by Connie’s sister, Cherie.
I am constantly looking for healthy recipes and ways to make not-so-healthy foods healthier. I am known for adding protein powder to just about anything, and sneaking veggies in where they don’t belong – or so I am told 🙂
Unlike my sister, I tend to avoid cooking with Bacon, much to my husband’s dismay. I was excited when Connie sent me a link to a recipe for cookie dough balls; which are healthier than they sound.
I was looking in our junk food cupboard (admit it, you have one too!) and there I saw it, one last box of Christmas chocolates. Hmmm, do I eat these delicious peppermint chocolates immediately, or can I turn them into a scrumptious treat? Of course, I decided to bake with them instead of tearing open the box and devouring the chocolates in mere seconds! 🙂
Earlier this fall I was at Starbucks, eagerly anticipating a Pumpkin Spice Latte. However, when I got to the counter to make my order, they were all out of the pumpkin spice syrup. I panicked, I didn’t know what to do and the line up was growing exponentially behind me. I looked up at their specialty drink board and a new drink caught my eye – Salted Caramel Mocha. Hmmmm, I like all of these flavours, but how would they taste together? The answer, delicious!
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