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Sausage Zucchini Frittata

June 28, 2024February 28, 2026
Sausage Zucchini Frittata

This Sausage Zucchini Frittata leans on simple ingredients and solid technique to deliver big flavour with minimal effort. It’s sturdy enough to slice, travels well and fits comfortably on the…

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Classic Smash Burgers Recipe

June 12, 2024January 4, 2026
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Smash burgers are a thin, pan-seared style of burger known for their crisp edges and rich beef flavour. They pair well with classic burger toppings and soft buns and are…

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Maroulosalata Salad

May 31, 2024January 2, 2025
Maroulosalata (Greek Green Lettuce Salad)

Maroulosalata is a classic Greek green lettuce salad that celebrates simplicity and freshness. It pairs nicely with grilled protein, seafood or vegetables and is a regular in our house every…

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Cherry Rosé Elderflower Sangria

May 9, 2024December 31, 2024
Cherry Rosé Elderflower Sangria

Ditch the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary with this Cherry Rosé Elderflower Sangria, the perfect spring or summer sip while on the patio. Cherry Rosé Elderflower Sangria This refreshing twist…

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Vietnamese Coconut Coffee

April 17, 2024January 4, 2026
Vietnamese iced blended coconut coffee

One of my favourite coffee drinks, ever, is the blended and iced Vietnamese Coconut Coffee, or Cà Phê Cốt Dừa. Twice over the years we have hosted Vietnamese students and…

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Lime Cranberry Spritz Mocktail

February 13, 2024April 29, 2024
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Lime Cranberry Spritz Mocktail is a sophisticated fusion of citrus and cranberry designed to elevate any occasion. It’s delightful in the summer, spring, for dry January, as a holiday sip,…

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Waldorf Salad with Candied Walnuts

January 23, 2024January 4, 2026
Waldorf Salad with Candied Walnuts

Waldorf Salad with Candied Walnuts is a classic salad from the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. It dates back to the 19th century. History of the Waldorf Salad This…

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Shish Tawook Chicken Kabobs

August 29, 2023April 29, 2024
Shish Tawook Chicken Kabobs

Shish Tawook Chicken Kabobs are a traditional dish with roots in Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly popular in Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey. With a marinade blending garlic, spices, and yogurt, this…

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Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs

May 4, 2023April 4, 2024
Honey Mustard Chicken

The easiest Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs have quickly become a family favourite. Bone-in Chicken Thighs are roasted in a creamy, savoury sauce featuring Dijon mustard, luscious honey, fresh garlic and…

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Vodka Lemon Punch

July 15, 2022April 4, 2024
vodka lemonade punch

This Vodka Lemon Punch is a slushy burst of citrus making it a refreshing sipper for summer days on the porch, patio or poolside. The punch is kept in the…

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Wanda, named after a German relative, started cooking in the kitchen in the 1970's with her mom. She spent countless hours in the kitchen in the 1990's cooking, testing and developing recipes. In 2006 she started this food and lifestyle blog to capture her recipes and leave a legacy for her kids. She is a mom, wife, communications and marketing professional, social media strategist, food blogger, food columnist and food writer. Currently Wanda works at the University of Calgary during the day and at night she is the Digital Media Editor for a Canadian food magazine. She continues to create recipes, write and blog in her spare time.
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We squeezed every last bit out of our final day in We squeezed every last bit out of our final day in London. The morning started inside the Tower of London, learning the history and admiring the Crown Jewels before drifting down the Thames by boat.

Later we ducked into The Grapes — the pub partly owned by Sir Ian McKellen — for a little LOTR nostalgia (checking out Gandolph the Grey's walking stick from the first Hobbit movie). After we found our way back to Borough Market to grab a few things to bring home.

Our final night wrapped up with dinner at Ottolenghi Spitalfields, a perfectly delicious way to say goodbye to London and so much better than our first dinner in London.

We averaged 20,000 steps each day and it didn't rain once during our visit, until we were on the plane. 🇬🇧

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London delivered another sunny day, so we started London delivered another sunny day, so we started with brekkie at Farm Girl Café soaking up the warmth before heading into the Natural History Museum.

From there it turned into one of those classic London wandering days — Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben — while we confidently zipped around the city on the Tube and double deckers like seasoned pros.

A stop at the cheese bar (all you can eat cheese served on a conveyor belt) was a highlight, but the night belonged to my favourite opera, Phantom of the Opera. 🎭

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Spring is springing everywhere in London. Spring is springing everywhere in London.
Day three of our London adventure started at the B Day three of our London adventure started at the British Museum staring down the Rosetta Stone and a whole lot of “how did this end up here?” moments.

London decided to turn on the heat (26°C!), which meant patio beers and a proper English pie at The Jack Horner pub.

More wandering and meanduring eventually landed us at Harrods for the experience. We stayed for coffee, and scones with jam/clotted cream. Following a short rest at our hotel, we ventured out again for beer/wine at the historic Jamaica Wine House (originally London’s first coffee house that also has ghosts) and then over to Vagabond Wines for self serve wine pours and snacks. Another extraordinary experience we need in Calgary!!

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