• Menu
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to main content

Life In Pleasantville

Food, Travel, Life

  • Home
  • Travel
    • Canada
      • Ontario
      • Quebec
    • Caribbean
      • Jamaica
    • Europe
      • France
      • Holland
      • Italy
    • Mexico
    • RVing
    • Tahiti
    • United States
      • California
      • The Florida Keys
      • New York City
  • Food & Drink
  • Life
    • Divorce
    • Humour
    • Parenting
  • TV & Radio
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Travel
    • Canada
      • Ontario
      • Quebec
    • Caribbean
      • Jamaica
    • Europe
      • France
      • Holland
      • Italy
    • Mexico
    • RVing
    • Tahiti
    • United States
      • California
      • The Florida Keys
      • New York City
  • Food & Drink
  • Life
    • Divorce
    • Humour
    • Parenting
  • TV & Radio

Food & Drink

Pina Colada Smoothie

By //  by Candace Sampson 2 Comments

If you like Pina Coladas, getting caught in the rain.....Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Here's a smoothie recipe your kids will love. For fun serve it with a fancy umbrella! Pina Colada Smoothie 2 frozen bananas 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt Combine all the ingredients in a blender and mix them on high speed until very smooth and frothy. Makes 2 servings. …

Filed Under: Breakfast, Food & Drink, Recipes, Smoothies Tagged With: Candace Derickx, Food & Drink, Life in Pleasantville, Pina Colada, Pina Colada smoothie, Smoothies

Fettuccine with Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce

By //  by Candace Sampson Leave a Comment

Ahhh, comfort food, so nice to have you back in my life. This is one of my all time favorites for when the weather gets cooler. Torn from the back of Bon Appetit in 2000, it's a well loved recipe, easy to make and delicious. Plus, as an added bonus, leftovers make a terrific lunch in a thermos the next day. Fettuccine with Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce 2 tbsps olive oil 3 shallots, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, …

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Pasta, Recipes, Supper, Uncategorized Tagged With: Candace Derickx, comfort food, Fettucine with Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce, Food & Drink, Life in Pleasantville, tomatoes

Almond-Crusted Chicken Tender Salad

By //  by Candace Sampson 1 Comment

I've had this recipe sitting in my "to-try" folder for a couple of years now. I finally got around to making it tonight and I am kicking myself in the a-s-s that I waited this long. This was so yummy, I think I will make it again next week, and the week after that, and the week after that....... Dressing Ingredients 1/4 cup Kikkoman Reduced-Sodium Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tsp freshly grated orange peel Salad …

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Salads, Uncategorized Tagged With: asian salad, Candace Derickx, Chicken Salad, Food & Drink, Life in Pleasantville, recipes, salad, summer eating

Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

By //  by Candace Sampson Leave a Comment

One of the best investments I ever made for my kitchen was our ice cream maker. I never knew how easy making your own ice cream was! Also, gone are the ingredients we can't pronounce. They have no place in my house or my body. Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch process preferred) 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups whole milk 3 1/4 cups heavy cream 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract Place the cocoa and …

Filed Under: Desserts, Food & Drink, Recipes Tagged With: Candace Derickx, chocolate ice cream, Food & Drink, ice cream makers, Life in Pleasantville

Coconut Cupcakes

By //  by Candace Sampson Leave a Comment

You don't want the calorie count on these. Trust me. It'll just ruin the whole experience for you. I have made these exactly six times in ten years for special occasions only. These cupcakes are a rare treat but oh so good. Coconut Cupcakes 3/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature 2 cups sugar 5 extra-large eggs at room temperature 1 1/2 tsps pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsps pure almond extract 3 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp …

Filed Under: Desserts, Food & Drink, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: Candace Derickx, coconut cupcakes, dessert, Food & Drink, Life in Pleasantville

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Go to page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Go to page 73
  • Go to page 74
  • Go to page 75
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy
  • Contact