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skip the dishes – discount code and giveaway!

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It’s been quite the winter and so I know a lot of us who are thankful for this long weekend we are celebrating in Alberta. We have plans to explore and spend time with friends but also, want to spend a day at home doing nothing….and ordering in!

SkipTheDishes.com is a food delivery network operating in North America connecting people to local restaurants. Using Skip the Dishes is especially handy when your favourite restaurant doesn’t have their own courier, making it easy to enjoy your food in the comfort of your own home.

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nutella shortbread thumbprint cookies

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It’s World Nutella Day! Naturally, a Nutella lover like myself is happy to use any reason to make something with the chocolate hazelnut spread.

Nutella Shortbread Thumbprint

To celebrate the occasion, I combined Nutella with one of my favourite cookies – shortbread! The dough was formed into thumbprints making it the perfect vessel to hold a spoonful of Nutella.  Make this buttery creation even more delectable with a sprinkle of chopped nuts!…

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banh mi sliders

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It’s Superbowl weekend! A time for sports for some or just hanging out with friends for others. At any case, it’s a great reason for a party. Naturally, you’re going to want something flavourful and delicious to eat! These Banh Mi Sliders are perfect to add to your party menu!

Banh Mi Sliders

Banh Mi, aka known as Vietnamese subs, are one of my favourite things! Flavourful meat, with pickled carrots, cucumbers and onions on a crusty roll, the sandwiches are too good to resist.

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marriott calgary airport in-terminal hotel

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When Calgary’s new international terminal opened late last year, the new Marriott In-Terminal Hotel also opened. Located between the international and domestic terminals, the hotel boasts 318 guest rooms, Fitness Centre, a swimming pool and Yakima, the hotel restaurant and bar.

Marriott Exterior

The fact that it’s located right in the airport is so convenient, especially for those early morning flights. Last month, when we headed to Cuba, our friends spent the night since our flight was at 6am. Needless to say, we totally wished we had done the same, as we were heading out the door at 3am.

Marriott Looking Out

My family and I were invited to spend the night and check out the hotel for ourselves. We jumped at the chance to have a mini staycation, especially since I had checked out the hotel during the opening and loved everything about it.

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15 minute shrimp curry (video)

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Shrimp curry in 15 minutes with items from your pantry? Yes please! Life is busy, so sometimes it’s not always ideal to run to the grocery store to get fresh ingredients to make dinner. Having spices, canned tomatoes and fried onions on hand makes it easy to whip up something quick and delicious. Since shrimp is easy to thaw and quick to cook, it’s a staple in my freezer.

Shrimp Curry

This is a quick way to make a tasty curry. I combine the tomatoes and spices together in a bowl and add the whole mixture to a hot pan. Add in some shrimp and you have a hot meal without calling for take out.

 

 

 

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slow cooker butternut squash soup

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January is soup month. Which is perfect, because with the cold weather, what better way to warm up than with a bowl of steaming hot soup.

One of our favorite things is butternut squash, roasted with salt and pepper. The flavours are so delicious and I thought they would be perfect as a soup. I tossed everything is the slow cooker, and let the soup cook for a few hours.  I was actually surprised to find frozen butternut squash, already cut up, making this soup even easier than it already is.

Butternut Squash Soup

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ginger lemon mint fizz

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Happy New Year! It’s been so cold in our neck of the woods, so it was nice to escape to the heat in Cuba. We travelled with friends and rang in the New Year with white sand, blue water and warm sunshine.

Although mint was scarce in Cuba, we did find one place on our resort that had some and were able to enjoy mojitos in addition to the many pina coladas we had. Even the little one enjoyed it – lime and mint make a great combination! When we came back, I longed for something refreshing and this Ginger Lemon Mint Fizz did the trick.

Ginger Lemon Mint Fizz

While it’s nice to snuggle up with a warm drink, this sparkling drink makes me dream of summer, and chilling on the patio. The tart lemon with the sweetness and spiciness of the ginger simple syrup is complemented with mint. Club soda finishes off the drink adding the perfect bubbly touch.

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Snowballs

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Just a few more baking days before Christmas. If you’re looking for something easy to make, these Snowballs are quick and delicious!

snowballs

This is a great recipe not just for Christmas but all year round. My mom makes these all the time and they are great. Small cookie balls dipped in jam and coconut – yes please!

This recipe is super simple and you can use any jam that you like.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 - 2 TB milk
  • raspberry or strawberry jam
  • flaked or desiccated coconut

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar until combined.
  2. Add the eggs.
  3. Add the baking powder and flour and mix well.
  4. Add a little bit of milk until the dough comes together.
  5. Make balls and place on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  7. Once cooled, dip the cookies first in jam and then in coconut.
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