This week has been hot…and the end of the week is going to be a scorcher. Icy drinks are going to be needed to keep us cool in the heat. This mocktail mule is perfect for cooling down. Cocktails for everyone!
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Roasted Pear, Fennel and Shrimp Salad
Disclaimer – California Bartlett Pears has sponsored this post but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
When my kids polish up things like a salad and ask for more, you know a recipe is a keeper. This roasted pear, fennel and shrimp salad was a hit!
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Instant Pot Beef Curry
One of hubby’s favourite things to eat is beef curry. It’s his version of comfort food. After a weekend away and a crazy week ahead at work, this was his request.
This recipe is made in the Instant Pot and is easy peasy. Using the Saute function and the Pressure function, the resulting dish is full of flavour and tender beef.
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World Waterpark at West Edmonton Mall (Alberta)
It’s summer time! It’s nice to not have to deal with school and homework and lunches. With time off though, we definitely need to keep the kids busy. We decided that this year, we would try and discover more of what was around us.
We headed to the World Waterpark at West Edmonton Mall a couple weeks ago. It’s been so long since we have been at the mall, it’s always amazing how much is actually in there. We spent all day Sunday at the pool. With all that it has to offer, it’s not hard to do.
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2018 Stampede Eats – Part 2
It’s that time of year again – Stampede!! Q and I headed to the grounds yesterday to check out what was new and, of course, try some good eats.
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The Aga Khan Garden (Alberta)
The Aga Khan Garden opened this past weekend in Edmonton. Located at the University of Alberta Botanic Gardens, this impressive 4.8 hectares of land is definitely worth a visit to.
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Eid Mubarak!
Samosa Bread
Samosa Bread. Did I catch your attention? Combining the meat filling of a samosa with the comfort and deliciousness of bread has been a rewarding experiment. It’s been a hit every time and I have been excited to share it with you.
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Stampede Eats
Hard to believe that it’s less than a month until the Calgary Stampede. It’s definitely one of the highlights of summer. The parade, the skyride, the games, the rides, but most importantly, the food! The list of Stampede eats was released a few days ago and it is a delicious one! The list offers savoury and sweet options as well as questionable ones that include crickets and kangaroo.
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