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Cucumber Salad – Sweet and Creamy

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There is always one salad I love to eat more than others. I have been loving this salad since I was young. My mom always made a sweet and creamy cucumber salad in the summer for a side during our BBQ’s or family outings.  She usually made 2 bowls, one with onions and one without(for me). I do add the onions now, since I am not as picky of an eater, as I once was. For me, it has the perfect sweetness and goes great with any meal or all on … Continue reading →

Lime Cream Cheese Crumble Cake

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Lime Cream Cheese Crumble Cake

Every once in a while, I have cravings for desserts that don’t include chocolate. This time I wanted to try something a little bit different from what I would normally make. Since I had limes and cream cheese, that’s where I would start. Finally deciding on a Lime Cream Cheese Crumble Cake.   Check out more sweet treats I have created in Recipes

Blueberry Bundt Cake

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Blueberry Bundt Cake

I have had a bundt cake pan for some time now and haven’t used it yet. I decided that I had to do something about that.  I went into the kitchen and routed through the fridge and cupboards to see what I could come up with. I decided on a blueberry bundt cake. I always have blueberries, it’s our favourite fruit. I always try to make something we will all eat. My daughter is picky but she loves blueberries and cake and of course likes to help this Mama Bear bake. … Continue reading →

Blueberry Cheesecake – No Bake

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It’s no secret I like cheesecake and when it comes to no-bake, I am even happier.  This past week I decided it was time for a cheesecake. I like to try out different flavours with ingredients I have in the kitchen. I always have extra blueberries, whether they be fresh or frozen, so I decided to make a blueberry cheesecake instead of our usual smoothies. Normally I don’t add a sauce, but I will add fruit to my cheesecakes.  This time round, I wanted a bit of both so I decided … Continue reading →

Chocolate Banana Bread

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chocolate banana bread

It has been weeks that I have been saying I was going to make banana bread, but just never seemed to get around to it. Yesterday was a bit cooler than it had been so I decided it was the perfect time to turn on the oven and make the loaf. Instead of the usual regular loaf, I decided to make it Chocolate Banana Bread. We always have ripe bananas around and we love banana bread. My daughter loves bananas but for some reason, she won’t eat banana bread. Well, … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Tenderloin

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When I find Pork tenderloin on sale, I pick up a few packages and toss them in the freezer. There are so many different recipes that can be made, like my Honey Apple Pork Tenderloin. We tend to cook pork tenderloin quite often. My daughter is a picky eater, so I try to create meals that I know she will like or at least like most of what is made, pork happens to be one of those items she likes. My daughter likes to be in the kitchen while I am … Continue reading →

Persimmon – (Persimon) Exotic Fruit of Spain

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Persimmon

I recently had the opportunity to try a fruit I had never heard of until a few weeks ago. Persimmon (Persimon) is a fruit grown in Ribera del Xúquer near Valencia in Spain. A fruit that is ready  to eat, with a sweetness, similar to that of a mango and can be found in grocery stores like Metro, Sobey’s and even Food Basics, but don`t wait to long to try this delicious fruit, it is only around from October until January. I was given a few recipes to give me … Continue reading →

Banana Cream Pie

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Banana Cream Pie topped with whipped cream makes a great dessert for any day of the week. Growing up, it seemed to be a regular dessert on most Sundays, after the usual roast beef dinner. We always had a supply of bananas in our house. If there were some left over at the end of the week, my mom would make her banana cream pie, while preparing our Sunday meal. It became a popular dessert in our home on Sundays and certain holidays throughout the year. If I was asked … Continue reading →

Rocky Road Cheesecake

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Rocky Road Cheesecake

I can’t remember when I first tried cheesecake but when I did I fell in love. All the recipes I ever seen called for putting it in the oven and baking it. To me that was just way to long to wait, but one day I will bake a cheesecake. I wI anted a recipe that fairly quick and easy, then I found one similar to the one below and began making my own creations. I have made this recipe for so long that I no longer need to look … Continue reading →

Back Bacon and Egg Bake

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When you are looking for something a little bit different for breakfast, but still want bacon and eggs, try the Back Bacon and Egg Bake, a breakfast casserole that is easy to make for a family meal or a gathering for brunch. You can prepare it the night before to save time or begin fresh the day you plan to have eat the casserole. Bacon and Egg Casserole