Chocolate Pecan Praline Bars

These little bars were an absolute hit at Christmas last year. Having said that, any time is a good time for CHOCOLATE. I usually make multiple batches of squares and put them into the freezer. They normally don't last too long as they are just as good straight from the freezer as they are on the plate. Ingredients cups All Purpose Flour ¼ cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup cold butter 1 (14 oz.) can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted* 1 (8 oz.) package Skorr bits ¾ ...

Blueberry, Kale and Quinoa Salad

SUPER FOODS PACKING A HEALTHY PUNCH Super Foods Galore in this salad.  Recently, I tried this salad combo out on some family and friends. My beautiful Sister In Law, Danielle, particularly enjoyed it and stated

August is Harvest Season

Bountiful Harvest. One of my favourite times of the year is harvest season. Northern Ontario produces some of the most flavourful produce. I'm not sure if it's because of the short growing season or the love that goes into the cultivation of our produce but I do know that we're very fortunate to live in an area that is so abundant. In the coming weeks, tomatoes will be overflowing many farmer's market stands and subsequently finding their way into many kitchens. Whether making sauces, salads or eating them like an apple, the tomato is a healthy fruit that has so much ...

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