Wine is fine any day of the year, but during these cold winter months it's so comforting to sip on a warm beverage. Deanna from Maple Leaf Mommy has found a way to marry the two with this warm mulled wine recipe that makes the whole house smell inviting. I've invited her over today to share more about her Mulled Wine recipe with you! Mulled wine is the perfect winter time drink. It's warm, it smells divine, and it makes you feel all toasty inside. This … [Read more...]
Mulled Wine
Pizz-Oma-Dilla Recipe + Egg trivia
Let's play a game! I'll give you a common thought on eggs, and you tell me if you think it's fact or fiction! Ready?????? 1. Double yolk eggs, real or something only unicorns eat? Have you ever seen one? It's a definite fact and the last time I was visiting my parents they told me that they had a carton of eggs recently and almost every egg was a 'double yolker'! They were amazed and my husband was a wee bit jealous, he eats A LOT of eggs and has never found one. While they may be a … [Read more...]
25 Ways to use up ripe Bananas
Whenever my boys don't get all of their bananas eaten up fast enough, I stash the over ripe fruit in the freezer to use at a later date. There are times though when my freezer is crowded or my collection of frozen ripe bananas is out of control, so I rounded up a few -ummmm 25!!!!! great ideas for using up those ripe bananas. Everything from a basic banana bread or smoothie, to cookies and ice cream! Something for every banana loving minion to enjoy! Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip … [Read more...]
Chicken and Chickpea Soup
Like a warm hug, homemade Chicken and Chickpea Soup is a hearty and comforting meal. Use rotisserie chicken or left over chicken or turkey if desired. Soup is my total comfort food. It's hearty, it's healthy and there's a million different kinds so you never get bored. When the first chill of fall hits the air, I start to crave my hot bowls of soup and can't wait to try new ones all winter long. This Chicken and Chickpea Soup recipe came about because I was … [Read more...]
40+ Soup Recipes to get you through the Winter
Soup Recipes to get you through the winter months The world is white with snow and there's a definite chill in the air, time to hunker down with some good old hearty comfort food like soup! Homemade soup is one of my favourite meals ever and it's so easy to make! Whether it's in a pot or slow cooker, soup always turns out perfect and it's great for serving a crowd. Grab some crackers or fresh bread and it's meal time! Have fun cooking up a storm, with these seasonal soup … [Read more...]
Hot Havarti Dip Recipe
Everyone will love this ooey gooey Hot Havarti Dip recipe! We have a holiday tradition in our house that on Christmas Eve and on New Year's Eve, we make finger foods and appetizers to enjoy by the fireplace while we watch movies. No big meals, just appys and treats and it's a night we look forward to all year long! A few years back I tried this Havarti Dip from the Kraft magazine while we had company staying with us and it was a hit! I love a hot dip and … [Read more...]