'Always feels great to be able to support our local small businesses, especially now. Ali's West Indian Roti Shop is another favourite of ours when it comes to our weeknight or weekend takeout, or 'all the lazies' have taken over. Love their lean and well-seasoned Boneless Goat Dhalpourie Roti served with Curry Potatoes, among so. many. others. :) Peek inside, after the jump... #families-supporting-families #yardie-night
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As if it ever goes on hiatus with confectioners and having a sweet-tooth. This year I wanted to try another holiday favourite and dived right in with making my own Homemade Torrone, Round I, test sample (above); a soft and chewy nougat with toasted nuts and freeze-dried strawberries. Soo delicious! and even more exciting with adding a beloved fruit. Last year, here. A great way to celebrate making it to the end of another 'wild' year. What would you make? :) Recent reads and loved finds below...
... Currently admiring the lovely and uplifting artwork of Fares Micue; more here.
... When you forget the commercial but the funky beat lives on; @ 3:27 onwards...
... 11 Hanukkah crafts for our kids. Happy Hanukkah!
... Would exercising at 5 am make you a happier person? hmmm, how's 6 am?
... 'Safe to say we're all ready for lots of quiet cozy days this holiday.
... And, this brisket has me wanting to explore more... December, December.
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Happy National Nut Day! And truth be told we've all had our nutty and nuttier moments (brain muddles included from information overload and derailment)— :::unabashedly raising both hands::: We've got to be a little crazy these days to survive all the unstable goings-on out there. Here is a nut we can all agree on. They're super-healthy (no lectins) and easily roasted with a drizzle of maple syrup butter for a sweet and happy ending. I love adding a crushed few of these to my decadent vanilla bean and butterscotch ice cream for dessert, and... Easy recipe here, simply replace the chocolate with a tablespoon of butter and follow the steps after the jump...
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'Keeping the elevated vibes going after our 'turkey day', and into our other upcoming Thanksgiving with my Cranberry-Orange Granita. A blend of two fall berries— cranberries for the win, with a generous splash of fresh and sweet navel orange juice. Another way to enjoy our Reds! :) #warmerfallday #testkitchenfiles
Via ♫ Paul Hardcastle
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Some market days are more enticing than others. 'Enjoyed all the love and then some from these mini-sized treats, and took a bunch home too. Thanks! @lapresserie and @longosmarkets #coldpressedsmoothies #lazysundays #theovenisoff
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