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Feel Good Syrup

October 1, 2018 by Fareen Leave a Comment

Disclaimer – Feel Good Syrup has sponsored this post but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

You hear it all the time, when kids go back to school, colds and sickness are soon to follow. When school started earlier this month, we were determined to get this year off to a healthy start.

We tried to develop habits like coming home and washing hands right away. Fresh orange juice has become a daily occurrence to ensure we are getting our Vitamin C to ward off any colds. We have also started drinking Feel Good Syrup….

Chimichurri Sauce

September 17, 2018 by Fareen Leave a Comment

Garlicky and packed with flavour, this chimichurri sauce is a great way to use up parsley and perfect with steak and chicken.

Who has an abundance of parsley they need to use up from their garden? With the recent cold we have experienced, I harvested a lot of parsley and was looking for ways to use it.

Since we were having steak for dinner, my mind naturally went to a sauce that I could serve with it. As most of you know, I am all about the sauces and dips. All the condiments in my fridge are a testament to that.

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Nutella Latte

September 14, 2018 by Fareen Leave a Comment

Nutella lovers rejoice! This Nutella latte is super easy to make at home. Cozy up with a cup and a good book and you have the perfect day.

Snow in September. Living in Alberta, this is definitely nothing to be surprised about. Snow in the summer, chinooks in the winter – it’s what we deal with every year. But, with the beautiful hot weather we had this summer, I didn’t think the snow would come so soon.

Nutella Latte

My love for Nutella is no secret. It’s delicious in brownies, ice cream, cookies….and lattes! This cozy drink is super easy to make.

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Steak Bites with Sesame Steak Sauce

September 9, 2018 by Fareen 8 Comments

One of our favourite sauces has to be the steak sauce from Japanese restaurants. This is sesame steak sauce is simple to make at home and enjoy with easy to make steak bites.

Those who know me know I can’t resist a good dip. It doesn’t matter how tasty the food is on it’s own, if there’s a tasty dip to go along side it, I can’t resist. Q is the same way. When he first tried the sesame steak sauce at a restaurant, he was hooked. He’s been asking for a while to recreate it at home.

Sesame Steak Sauce

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5 Non-Pork Dim Sum Dishes

September 4, 2018 by Fareen Leave a Comment

One of our favourite things to go out for is dim sum. We just can’t get enough! Whether it be for breakfast or lunch, there’s lots to love about it. Like the small plates that make it easy to share. The affordability so you can try many dishes. And let’s not forget the most important – the tasty food.

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The Loft Lounge at Granary Road

August 15, 2018 by Fareen 1 Comment

Disclaimer: The Loft Lounge hosted us for dinner. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Loft Lounge at Granary Road has extended their summer hours on Friday and Saturday nights. Hubby and I enjoyed dinner there this past weekend and it was great going to their after the market had closed.

The Loft Lounge

Granary Road closes at 5:30 but on Fridays and Saturdays, The Loft Lounge is open until 8. That means, even more of an opportunity to check out their Canadiana fare and enjoy award winning beers, wine and hand-crafted cocktails. It was a different vibe being in the space when the market was closed.

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Roasted Pear, Fennel and Shrimp Salad

August 3, 2018 by Fareen 1 Comment

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

July 31, 2018 by Fareen Leave a Comment

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.