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Aug 16

Gymnastics, Princess, Castle and Jungle Cakes!

I love baking children's birthday cakes - yes, they can be stressful and time consuming but there is nothing better than seeing a child's face light up at the sight of the "perfect" cake. Here are a few photos of some I have done for my kids. None ar (read full article)

Aug 16

Please vote for me! Rum scented blueberry pork

Would you mind voting for my Rum scented blueberry pork recipe? This is the blog post with instructions to vote!! http://withinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2010/08/rum-scented-blueberry-pork-loin.htmlOr this takes you right to the Maple Leaf voting page! (read full article)

Aug 11

Rum Scented Blueberry Pork Loin

I need your help! Maple Leaf is hosting a new contest for its new Prime Pork - every cut I have tried - chops, loin, roast has been delcious and juicy! Many bloggers have been chosen to participate - and I am one of them! You can vote (read full article)

Aug 05

How to Make Butter

For someone who loves butter as much as I do, you'd think I would know more about it. Who knew people other than farmers could make butter? I honestly never thought about making butter until I saw an article in a local paper. But it looked so beautif (read full article)

Jul 30

Swiss Swirl Ice Cream Cake

Pretty-in-Pink Swiss Swirl Ice Cream CakeThe July 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Sunita of Sunita’s world – life and food. Sunita challenged everyone to make an ice-cream filled Swiss roll that’s then used to make a bombe with ho (read full article)

Jul 27

Grilled Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad

I was looking for a light, and bright tasting salad to go with pulled pork sandwiches and beans. Finally I combined the best of a few recipes with corn, tomatoes and avocado. I added lime and rice vinegar to a simple vinegrette an (read full article)

Kid Approved, salad, Side Dish, vegetables

Jul 21

Chocolate Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Swirl & my first Give Away

THIS IS MY FIRST GIVEAWAY!! CSN Stores is a wonderful site that has 200+ online stores and over 1 million products. These products range from fully furnished bedrooms including platform beds to every item imaginable for the kitchen. Their sites are e (read full article)

Jul 15

Extreme Caffeine Mocha Brownies

As my work colleagues can attest, I used to be a 4 cups of java a day kinda girl. I think they may have been just a little scared the morning that I announced I had gone cold turkey and given up coffee. period. Too be honest I wasn't concerned a (read full article)

Jul 12

Daring Kitchen Challenge - June

From pavlovaThe June 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Dawn of Doable and Delicious. Dawn challenged the Daring Bakers’ to make Chocolate Pavlovas and Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse. The challenge recipe is based on a recipe from the book (read full article)

Jul 11

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

I think the original version of this recipe came from Bon Appetit many years ago. To be honest, I was planning on making my grandmother's old fashioned peanut butter cookies today but I didn't have any flour and didn't feel like walking to the grocer (read full article)

cookies, flourless, Kid Approved

Jul 10

Cinnamon Spice Kettle Corn

I came across this recipe thanks to Gwenyth Paltrow's blog, Goop. It looked so delicious that I had to try it!The original recipe turns out a popcorn that is neither too sweet not salty. It's definitely not your regular, summer fair kettle corn but m (read full article)

Kid Approved, snack

Jul 09

Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

I have been making these bars for quite a few years now. I think the original recipes came from Martha Stewart or maybe Gourmet but over the years I have made my own changes and additions. I often add pine nuts to the short bread crust and almond ext (read full article)

berries, Blueberries, dessert bars, Kid Approved

Jun 23

"Bean" there, done that! Molasses Baked Beans

Baked beans on the East Coast of Canada is a comfort food. Whether they're homemade or from a can dosen't matter, they always taste great. As a kid, we often had them on top of buttered toast or as a side dish. I have to be honest and tell you I have (read full article)

beans, easy, Kid Approved, Side Dish

Jun 20

Baby Bok Choy with Sweet Chilli Sauce

Have you had the pleasure of eating bok choy? Bok Choy is member of the cabbage family. It has a large base, crisp white stems and crinkled, dark green leaves. Although there is large version of bok choy, I prefer the baby verison.This dish is a supe (read full article)

Jun 16

Pineapple Loaf with Lime Glaze

I had some left over fresh pineapple and needed to whip up something for my son's Father Day Tea. But what? Luckily, my Mom's Pineapple Loaf recipe was the perfect solution. It has a subtle sweetness thanks to the pineapple and if you  (read full article)

Jun 10

Blueberry Apple peach Muffins

These delicious blueberry apple peach muffins were made with the same basic recipe as this recipe but I added a golden delicious apple and blueberries to go with the peaches. I also added 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to go with the vanilla and (read full article)

apple, blueberry, Kid Approved, muffins, peach

Jun 07

Tomato Chocolate Cake

Rose Levy Beranbaum's Heavenly Cakes is easily one of my favorite books - the photos are mouth watering and the recipes are straight forward and very detailed. So, of course, I was going to choose one of the delicous recipes to celebrate my husband's (read full article)

Jun 03

Strawberry Mango Peach Rocket Smoothsicles (Popsicles)

Our family loves yogourt smoothies - usually for breakfast or ocassionally as a snack. We also love frozen popsicles on a hot summer day. This easy recipe combines both of these treats into one - the "Smoothsicle". The ones we made today incorparated (read full article)

Jun 02

Peachy-Keen Cinnamon Muffins

Peachy-Keen Cinnamon MuffinsI have to say I love muffins but I view them more of a dessert than a breakfast food. And that is certainly the case for this delcious recipe. It's based on a Fine Cooking recipe (Fine Cooking 77 , pp. 48-51) tha (read full article)

May 29

Bacon, Avocado and Tomato Panini

Sandwiches are highly underrated. From the time we are kids sandwiches are apart of North American kids lives - peanut butter and jam, butter and sugar, cucumber and mayo, peanut butter and mustard, and the ever popular processed cheese on (read full article)

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