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Cedar Planked Brie – Cheesy Perfection on the Barbecue

by Candace Sampson

I first shared this recipe for Cedar Planked Brie way back in 2012, around the same time I shared my favourite sangria recipe.  The sangria recipe recently received an upgrade so I figured this brie recipe could use one too. Worth noting, they pair beautifully together. Cedar planked brie is one of those appetizers you …

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Frozen Key Lime Pie

by Candace Sampson

If I was to recommend one dessert as a go-to for you this summer, it would be Ina Garten’s Frozen Key Lime Pie. Which, by the way, I may have just had a slice of for lunch. *burp* The things I do for you people. Why this recipe? It’s easy to make, requires roughly 10 …

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Turkey Burgers

by Candace Sampson

I love beef. When I was pregnant with my second child, I loved it so much that I would drool driving by the cows in the field. Like all good things though, you’re only supposed to have red meat in small quantities, which in my humble opinion is just cosmically wrong. In order to reduce …

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Awkward Conversations with Your Kids

by Candace Sampson

by Michelle Iuelo Kids come with uncomfortable conversations; they are part of the standard equipment package. I get a real kick out of watching new parents encourage their children to talk. I giggle a little inside and resist the urge to say “You might not want to do that.” You might not want to because …

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The Avengers Take #1

by Candace Sampson

I have been practically jumping out of my skin since last May to see The Avengers. You see, I have a deep love for Marvel comics and all things superhero. I wanted to share my appreciation for the comic book arts with my children, so I decided that we would go see it on opening …

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New Fantasyland

by Candace Sampson

Not since 1971, when it first opened, has there been a construction project of this scale at Walt Disney World. Fantasyland is set to double in size and as we’ve come to expect from Disney, the transformation will be nothing short of magical. Last week, I had the honor of joining a small group of …

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Creating a Tradition

by Candace Sampson

My parents come from humble beginnings. Both children of coal miners on Canada’s Atlantic coast, they grew up with very few material possessions and they carried nothing forward into their adult lives from their family’s past. There was simply nothing to pass forward, except photos and stories. It certainly hasn’t detracted from my life that …

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White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake

by Candace Sampson

Recently I was invited to the opening of a new restaurant in Ottawa. Obviously, someone has finally taken note of my fine culinary skills *cough cough*. I’m kidding. Thankfully, someone did take note of my fine culinary taste buds. I asked The Pine’s executive chef, Luc Doiron, if he’d share one of his recipes with …

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