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Slow Cooker Soup Sunday – Beef Barley Soup
Happy Slow Cooker Soup Sunday!! Today’s soup is Beef Barley Soup which is one of my favorites. It’s nostalgic and reminds me of my gramma. Gramma was a great cook and her soups were always delicious. I enjoyed the dilly taste, the vegetables with a bit of beef and of course the chewy barley. It’s…
Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix in a Jar
This Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix makes the most yummy ooey gooey fudgy brownies and the chocolate chunks make it even better!! If you love chocolate, you’ll love these brownies! Each Christmas, I give my daughters a mix-in-a-jar of something delicious! It has become a holiday tradition that my girls love. I give them each a…
Pain d’Épices – French Gingerbread
We got this recipe for traditional French Gingerbread from a friend that lives up North. She makes it every holiday season. It is different from traditional gingerbread and instead of molasses, it has honey and warming spices to create a soft, aromatic loaf that’s perfect for the holidays or with an afternoon tea. Let’s get…
Butter Tarts
Butter Tarts are a holiday favorite – not to mention a Canadian classic! I have had butter tarts during the holidays every year since I was a little kid. We absolutely love them! And I’m sure you will too! Let’s get started! We are using store bought art shells, but you can use homemade. Place…
Advent Week Four – Love
Happy Advent Sunday! It’s Week Four of Advent. We are nearing the end of Advent since Christmas Eve and the arrival of our Lord Jesus is nearly upon us. To celebrate, each Advent Sunday we read scripture and Bible verses, bake something to go with it and do our Advent candles. A sweet friend has…
Slow Cooker Soup Sunday – Italian Wedding Soup
Happy Slow Cooker Soup Sunday! Today’s soup is Italian Wedding Soup — our version of it. It’s a light and delicious soup. It has flavors of spaghetti bolognese in a broth soup with vegetables and meatballs and of course pasta. It’s a family favorite! Let’s get started! Chop onion, celery and carrot. Add garlic powder,…
5 Days of Homemade Christmas Gifts — Day 4 – Burger Seasoning
It’s Day 4 of the 5 Days of Christmas Gifts l. Today’s gift is homemade burger seasoning. This is one of our favorite seasonings because it’s full of flavor! This seasoning is great for homemade bbq sauce, burgers and it’s also great on chicken, ribs, roast and even vegetables! Let’s get started! Here’s all the…
5 Days of Homemade Christmas Gifts — Day 3 – Homemade Irish Cream
It’s Day 3 of the 5 Days of Homemade Christmas Gifts. Today’s gift is Homemade Irish Cream. I am using a nice smooth Irish whiskey which makes this Irish cream lovely to drink without being overpowering or strong like I find most Irish Cream can be. It also has a nice coffee flavor and hint…
