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The Harvest Moon Cocktail

Thursday Night Cocktail – The Harvest Moon Cocktail

By //  by Candace Sampson

When fall arrives, it's time to give my beloved Sangria a rest. While I don't think there's ever a bad time for a good sangria, my taste buds yearn for something a little more substantial in the fall. Similar to Autumn food recipes, Autumn cocktails make me want to nest in my cozy house. I want something to sip, something that brings comfort, and something that warms the cockles of my heart. Teehee, I've been dying to use the word "cockles" in a post. The Harvest Moon Cocktail hits all …

Filed Under: Cocktails, Food & Drink, Uncategorized Tagged With: bailey's irish cream, coffee type drinks, cream, fall warmer, Frangelico, harvest moon cocktail, kahlua

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Maple Cream Pie

By //  by Candace Sampson

As a Canadian, there are two things that run in my veins; patriotic pride and maple syrup. It's true. I'm crazy sweet....once you get to know me. Okay, I kid, but I do love the nectar of the gods, maple syrup, intensely. I am always looking for ways to include this syrupy sweetness into my cooking and that's why I love this Maple Cream Pie. This pie is the perfect way to herald spring's arrival, because when the syrup is running, spring can't be far behind. This is a perfect way to end Easter …

Filed Under: Desserts, Food & Drink, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: blind baking, cream, dessert, maple, pie, refrigerator pie, spring

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I was eleven when I tried my first cigarette. Eleven. My youngest is eleven now and every time I look at her I can’t imagine a cigarette dangling between her lips. I can only imagine how absurd I must have looked, all 80 …

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I am a workhorse, and I freely and readily admit this. I often plunk myself down in front of my computer at 6:30 am and shut it down at 11:00pm with only short breaks thrown in to make dinner or grab groceries. It’s bad …

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So…here we are again. Despite last year’s vows to make a holiday to-do list, check it twice, and have your presents wrapped and the cards mailed seconds after Thanksgiving, it’s December and the Christmas cards haven’t …

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Ten Commandments For Hockey Parents

The back to school flurry and the reddening leaves mean one thing: hockey season is approaching. It actually means many things are approaching, like winter and clearing snowy driveways and nostrils that stick together …

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