Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
I went all rogue over here today by making these Classic Weeknight Tacos on a Saturday afternoon. What can I say? I’m super rebellious that way. Seriously though, this recipe gets a huge OMG from me and the people I feed. This Campbell’s recipe is the I-am-100%-stuffed-but-I’d-gladly-eat-another-plate-full type of recipe. Without a doubt the best …
Every baker needs a good sugar cookie recipe in their toolbox. Besides being fairly easy to make, they can be cut into shapes and customized for every holiday imaginable. The plain cookies also present a blank canvas for kids or adults to get creative with icing, candy and sprinkles. I’ve made plenty of sugar cookie …
This tasty treat came about one day after I rummaged through the fridge and found leftover chicken, some puff pastry, and a block of cream cheese. Sometimes the best snacks come about when you raid the fridge to see what you can find. A spiced cheese topping bakes right into the puff pastry, adding loads …
It’s a weird world we live in, this age of technology. With the connectivity of Facebook you can keep in touch with people that you might normally lose track of, and it can bring back things you’d never expect. The other day I made this tarts and stashed them in the fridge where my 19 …
Canadians don’t just drink Caesars—we practically invented personality cocktails with them. While the classic version is already iconic, this Bacon Vodka Caesar takes things to a whole new level. Think smoky, savoury, a little spicy, and fully loaded with over-the-top garnishes that turn your drink into a full-blown meal. If you’ve never had a Caesar …
I worked on this recipe for 3 years. This is why I call it.. THE BEST CHILI EVA or for the purposes of this post, Super Bowl Chili. It has a real mole flare with the coffee and cocoa powder and just a touch of cinnamon. I firmly believe it will spoil you for all …
There’s been an interesting trend lately in my house—I hand my husband a recipe and he cooks it. I then photograph and eat it. In news that will surprise no one, I am really liking this trend. He was quick to jump in and make the Campbell’s Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo and he insisted on …
Growing up in Northern Ontario, winter meant lots and lots of snow. That’s all we knew. Staying indoors all winter wasn’t an option. And we didn’t have 24hrs a day TV, video games, iPads, and other electronic devices. We actually played outdoors. We would build houses (forts were for boys after all!) We would make …
