Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Move over pumpkin, it’s time to Gingerbread all things starting with these delicious Gingerbread Muffins made with Silk Almond Beverage. Gingerbread has been around since 992 A.D., so it’s clear that it’s passed the test of time, far exceeding the popularity of the Pumpkin Spice Latte (although, they do complement each other nicely). Gingerbread is a …
Every December I give myself permission to enjoy the fun stuff, and these Christmas coffee creamer recipes are always first in line in my fridge. They are simple to make, a little indulgent, and the kind of treat that makes the season feel special. Cream, sugar, the whole works. I also love gifting them. If …
These delicious and easy salmon cakes are going to please even your pickiest of eaters! Freezer-friendly and gluten-free! It’s a win for everyone! Do you remember when you were a kid and not wanting to eat a particular food? The groaning and moaning you did over it? Gagging? Yes, me too and one of my …
Morning Glory Muffins always get top marks at my house in the fall but they really hit peak performance when my kids hit high school. One would expect that once your kids rolled into their teens that they’d be fairly self-sufficient at preparing their own meals, but nooooooo. Left to their own devices they make …
You could say that sangria is a thing here in Pleasantville, a very big thing. We like it boozy, full of berries and even Canadian, but with the addition of this frozen sangria recipe, we’re confident we’ve finally got all our sangria bases covered. Here’s your step-by-step guide to making these slushies for adults. After …
I can’t tell you how happy I am that I made up a huge batch of these freezer friendly chicken marinades back in May. This summer has been a bit of a pisser to say the least. It has been raining pretty much non-stop since June and there’s no sign of it letting up. Needless to …
Ooooh boy, Nigella Lawson stepped in it recently didn’t she? I mean, how dare she suggest that you use cream in Carbonara?! The food police had a field day and not in a good way. The internet is crazy people, flat out crazy. Not that I’m anywhere near Nigella’s celebrity, but I have to tell …
Celebrating #Canada150 with a backyard barbecue, long weekend camping trip or get-together with friends? Nothing says Happy Birthday Canada like this Canadian sangria made with truly Canadian ingredients (not including the lemonade, if you choose to use it). For research only, I’ve made my O Canada Sangria a few times over the last few weekends and can’t …
