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Mother’s Day Naked Cake

May 8, 2016

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers and Mother figures out there!  I am so grateful for all the amazing moms I have in my life who inspire, guide and push me to be the best and then comfort and support when things don’t turn out as I hoped, only to inspire and push me to try again.  Blessed.  I have been desperately wanting to try my had at these gorgeous Naked Cakes I’ve been seeing everywhere and what better occasion than Mother’s Day!

I must say this was not as difficult as I was expecting!  While I do need to work on slicing the cakes to create two equal halves, overall I’m thrilled with how it turned out!  And most importantly, I think my Mom is going to love it!

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Spicy Jalapeno Margaritas

May 5, 2016

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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Today is one of my favorite days of the year! A time to get together with friends over margaritas, tacos, chips, salsa, guacamole and all things Mexican!

This year the celebration is filled with mixed emotions, my beloved hometown of Fort McMurray, Alberta has been ravaged by wild fires, forcing the 80,000 inhabitants from their homes. While I’m heart broken over the devastation and loss, the way Canadians pull together in times of tragedy has my heart bursting with pride and gratitude.  So I figure after the emotional roller coaster Albertans have been on this week, a Spicy Jalapeno Margarita is just the thing to calm the nerves and celebrate Cino de Mayo.

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Triple Chocolate Buckwheat Cookies

May 1, 2016

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The sun is finally shining, the windows are open and I’m in the kitchen baking!  I can’t think of a better way enjoy this glorious Sunday than with these decadent Triple Chocolate Buckwheat Cookies.  That’s right, triple chocolate!  And best of all using buckwheat flour makes them gluten free while adding a nutty flavour and almost shortbread like texture!  Mouth watering yet?  Thought so!

Thankfully I made it to spin class this morning, so I’ve earned at least a couple!  Happy Sunday friends!

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