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!
I love this time of year, as you get to sample a lot of baked goods in the office kitchen 🙂 There is nothing better than your co-workers coming in with a tray of goodies that they have prepared on the weekend, it really brings a nice holiday vibe to the office.
The role of today’s food blogger will be played by Connie’s husband, Jamie.
To the surprise of absolutely no one who knows me, I have a confession to make: I am the proud owner of an unbelievably potent sweet tooth.
I know, such a shocking revelation.
So I am back with another baking entry. I can’t help it, the heart wants what the heart wants 🙂
Jamie and I spent 6 hours in a car yesterday, and when we got home, I really wanted something sweet and salty. Well, the best combination to satisfy that craving is made with Peanut Butter and Chocolate.
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