Coconut butter with special guest Mocha Coconut is not only yummy it is good for you. It contains anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. I usually take a heaping tablespoon of oil when I feel a cold coming. I have also put coconut oil on my cold sore to heal it faster. Coconut oil is great…
Decorating Cupcakes: Sailor Moon Style
Whenever I plan to host a themed party, I like to come up with creative ideas to decorate cupcakes. There are many professional ways to decorate cupcake and many involve using fondant, icing and sugar work but there are also simpler and easier ways to do it too!! The theme I chose was Sailor Moon….
Eczema Diet Part 2…. Homemade Soymilk
It has been a month now since I have started with the eczema diet. I have been watching what I eat carefully. I have still been avoiding wheat, eggs, sugar, dairy and coffee. (Although I took a couple sips of black coffee… blah. How do people do it. I have also allowed myself some cheat…
Slutty Brownies
What is better than hot brownies, chewy chocolate chip cookies and Oreos? Don’t know? Slutty brownies of course!!! Its the combination of all 3 mashed into one deliciously baked square. Its perfect for those rainy days when you need a little indulgence. Starting with the brownie layer. You want to melt the butter (10 tbsp)…
Quick and Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie
I often like to bring goodies to work and share with my coworkers. It is always a nice treat when times get tough. But when you are on a time crunch, you need to find something that is easy and quick to make. Cupcakes are always a go to option because I hate cutting and…
Pizza Pockets, Really??? Really!!
Sometimes you just crave those old school pizza pockets from the freezer. As kids, our tastes were definitely a lot different than as adults and as our taste buds grow we find that maybe our old favourites are not our favourites anymore. Maybe we know how many preservatives and other things go into it that…
Eczema Diet Part 1
If you have read my previous posts, then you will know about my struggles with eczema. I have had eczema since really little. I know in the past that the wild rose cleanse has helped control my eczema. Diet plays such an important role when it comes to skin. A little while ago I purchased…
Make it Fresh! Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo is a fresh Mexican salsa that is sometimes called salsa fresca. It can be used for nachos, tortillas or add it to any dish to give it some brightness. The best time to make this salsa is in the summer when the tomatoes are nice and sweet!! I like to start making…
Pickle My Mandrakes!
This summer I wanted to grow something different. I have tried tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, kale, beans, bok choy, pumpkin and watermelon. I decided I wanted to try carrots. I knew the soil in my garden wasn’t the best but I still wanted to try. When you are growing carrots you need to have very loose…
Braided Bread
Braiding bread looks pretty fancy and impressive at any party. It looks difficult to make but is really easy and simple. Start with some pizza dough. I used a sourdough pizza dough (the recipe is below). Roll out the pizza dough to make a rectangle. For ease, place this directly on a baking tray after…
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