[VIDEO] Banana Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake: A Delightful Fusion
Cake .. Let’s make cake today. Are you ready to go back eating sinfully delicious treats or are you still at the […]
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Gluten Free & Vegan Almonds Dates & Oats Bar
Holiday season is long over now, but that doesn’t mean we cannot enjoy a few good treats. Today I am sharing with […]
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Quick and Delicious Pad Thai in 30 Minutes
With this recipe, making Pad Thai from home cannot get any simpler than this. This has a nice sweet, salty, sour and […]
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[VIDEO] YouTube Shorts: 5 Mighty Egg for Breakfast Ideas – Part 3
Thinking of what meals to prepare everyday is difficult especially if you are cooking for a family. Although I live by myself […]
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Basa Fillet in Thai Coconut Sauce
This Basa Fillet in Thai Coconut Sauce is a real game changer and it has always been my favorite fish curry. I’ll […]
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Elevate Your Snacking Game with Homemade Trail Mix Bark Chocolate
Snack Time! I believe that the best snacks are not only delicious but also nourishing and fun to make! Today, we’re diving […]
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Chicken & Kale Saute with Sundried Tomato
This Chicken with Kale and Sun-dried Tomato is a good option for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. A simple dish packed […]
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[VIDEO] YouTube Shorts: 5 Mighty Egg for Breakfast Ideas – Part 2
Thinking of what meals to prepare everyday is difficult especially if you are cooking for a family. Although I live by myself […]
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[VIDEO] Creamy Asparagus Soup For Two
Asparagus Soup, so easy, so delicious. Soup had been my comfort these past few days. We got an early cold days this […]
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[VIDEO] Meal Prep Soup: Chicken Vermicelli in Mason Jar
If you are looking for an easy meal prep soup that can last long in your fridge, or even carry with you […]
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Small Batch Vegetarian Lasagna Soup For Two
Try a nice take on regular pasta lasagna and turn it into this Vegetarian Mushroom and Zucchini Lasagna Soup, sometimes change is […]
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[VIDEO] YouTube Shorts: 5 Mighty Egg for Breakfast Ideas – Part 1
Thinking of what meals to prepare everyday is difficult especially if you are cooking for a family. Although I live by myself […]
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[VIDEO] How to Make Perfect Savoury Spiced Cheddar Cheese Scones at Home
Sweet scones are great but a savoury variation is a good one to try too. I had been having a lot of […]
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Chicken Chili Soup
A big bowl of Chicken Chili Soup to keep you and family warm. I seldom make big batch serving of meals, but […]
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[VIDEO] 5 Simple Kitchen Hacks that will make your life easier – Part 1
Any little thing that makes life easier is very much welcome. Today I am sharing with you some of the kitchen hacks […]
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The Magic of Roasting Brussels Sprouts
Roasting Brussels sprouts transforms these humble vegetables into a delectable side dish that’s both crispy and tender. This simple cooking method brings […]
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[VIDEO] Italian Herb Jalapeno & Cheese Monkey Pull Apart Bread
After a long time of looking and for easy and all around bread recipe, I finally got one. And guess what? I […]
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[VIDEO] Cheers to Homemade Hot Drinks
It is the season for drinks, hot drinks to be more specific. Hot drinks, hot soups are one my favourite for the […]
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[VIDEO] Small Batch Peaches & Cream Tiramisu for Two
How about a fruity version of Tiramisu? Ok, you might be thinking it is not Tiramisu without the coffee flavor and cocoa […]
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[VIDEO] Easy Almond Biscotti with Chocolate Coating
This Nutty Chocolate Dipped Almond Biscotti was inspired by my Almond Biscotti recipe. It was the first Almod Biscotti that I made […]
[VIDEO] Peanut Butter Latte
Peanut Butter lovers brace yourself because today we are making a delicious cup of warm Peanut Butter Latte that will surely make […]
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[VIDEO] Simply Pure Chocolate Crinkles
If you are looking for a cookie that you can add to your holiday baking, make sure to have Chocolate Crinkles in […]
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[VIDEO] Small Batch, Simplified Tiramisu for Two
Indulgent, decadent, delicious Tiramisu. This is what we are making today. Lately I had this obsession with Tiramisu, I just cannot get […]
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[VIDEO] Mochachino Latte
Holiday season calls for not only loads of treats and gifts but let us also not forget the warm drinks to keep […]
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[VIDEO] Small Batch Rosemary & Parmesan Icebox Shortbread Cookie
This Rosemary & Parmesan Icebox Shortbread Cookie is a savory shortbread cookie which may sound new (or not) to you but it […]
[VIDEO] Small Batch Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookie with Nuts
Shortbread Cookie makes me speechless, I cannot even describe how I am head over heels in love with this cookie. I made […]
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[VIDEO] Cashew Chocolate Chip Cookie
This cookie … super decadent, moist and chewy, say hello to my Cashew Double Chocolate Chip Cookie. This is a sight that […]
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[VIDEO] Cardamom White Hot Chocolate Creamy Coffee
It’s been rainy these past few days. I miss the warm Summer weather, but winter is here to stay at least for […]
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[VIDEO] Espresso Shortbread Chocolate Chip Icebox Cookie
It is the season for MORE cookie baking, so let’s get on to it and not waste anymore time. As I always […]
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[VIDEO] Easy Homemade 3 Ingredients Hot Chocolate
Decadent and sinfully delicious Hot Chocolate, homemade from the comfort of your own home. Drink as much as you like, because this […]
Baking Basic: What You Should Know About Meringue
There’s something about Meringue that attracts me. Maybe it’s the fancy way that it is used in dessert? Probably the stiff peaks […]
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Bite Size Milk Cookie
This mini bite size cookie is simply addictive. You know the famous line “once you pop, you cannot stop?”, that’s how I […]
[VIDEO] Delicious Chunky Cornbread Muffin Pairings
Cornbread Muffin is one of my favorite muffin to pair with soups or stews. It is not too sweet and not n […]
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[VIDEO] Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie
It’s as good as eating a spoonful of peanut butter but maybe even better. A thick cookie that is so soft and […]
[VIDEO] Small Batch Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie
This is so fa the BEST soft and Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie. It’s a bold claim because there are tons of […]
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[VIDEO] Toasted Matcha Drink
Hello Matcha Lovers! Today I am sharing with you my Toasted Matcha Drink. This is a hot drink but if you feel […]
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[VIDEO] Sunset at West Vancouver Centennial Seawall
Sunrise and sunset of two of my favorite time of the day. While two are exactly the opposite, they both give a […]
[VIDEO] Single Serving Apple Crisp
Hello There! I am back with another easy single serving Fall inspired recipes. I hope you’re not yet tired seeing Fall desserts […]
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[VIDEO] Exploring Lynn Canyon: A Guide to North Vancouver’s Hidden Gem
It was the first day of the first Fall long weekend. It was a nice, sunny and a bit cold day. It […]
[VIDEO] Quick Red Lentil Soup: Healthy Comfort Food
This Red Lentil Soup is creamy even without any cream added to it. It is a simple comforting soup that goes well […]
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[VIDEO] Visit Fort Langley: A Unique Blend of History and Charm
Today I am taking you with me in a historic town that is less than hour away from Vancouver. This little town […]
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Parmesan Cheese
This Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Parmesan Cheese is your perfect buddy for cold days when all you need is a warm […]
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Small Batch Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie
It’s as if making chocolate chip cookie is not easy enough, it’s even made easier with this flourless peanut butter chocolate chip […]
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[VIDEO] Nourishing Clam Soup in 30 Minutes
Cold weather calls for a warm bowl of nourishing soup. Today I am sharing with you a simple and nourishing bowl of […]
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[VIDEO] Cinnamon Apple “Donut” Pancake
I have something for you. I call it Fresh ApplePancake “Donut” but it is really not a real deep fried donut that […]
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[VIDEO] Exploring Vancouver’s Fraser River Trail: A Fall Adventure
It’s our first long weekend for Fall and what better way to welcome it by exploring outdoors. Fall is here and it’s […]
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[VIDEO] Magic Custard Cake: 1 Cake Batter, 3 Cake Layers!
1 easy cake batter that produces 3 magical soft, custard creamy layers. A simple magic trick that anybody could do, so why […]
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[VIDEO] Toasted Marshmallow on Baked Sweet Potato
We’re putting the Sweet Potato in center stage today, about time 🙂 Mashed potatoes is one of the staples in gathering especially […]
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[VIDEO] Small Batch Almond Apple Cake
Let’s Welcome Fall Together Let’s welcome Fall, shall we? It’s only been few days since Fall started and to be honest, I’m […]
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[VIDEO] Pumpkin Patch @Richmond Country Farms
Fall is upon us and that means not only overload of apple and pumpkin desserts but also Pumpkin Patch to visit for […]
Decadent Nutella Pumpkin Brownie: A Perfect Fall Treat
There is happiness in every bite of this Nutella Pumpkin Brownie. It’s soft, moist and decadent with a subtle flavor of pumpkin […]
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[VIDEO] Cinnamon Apple Pancake Bites
Pancake is one of the easiest delicious treat you can make for breakfast. You can make your own pancake mix or even […]
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[VIDEO] Small Batch Chicken Pot Pie Soup For Two
Looking for a filling soup to make at home? Try this Chicken Pot Pie Soup. Creamy, thick soup that is loaded with […]
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[VIDEO] Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll
It’s pumpkin season and so I thought why not make something with pumpkin to get on board with all the pumpkin recipes […]
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[VIDEO] Explore Sunshine Coast: Gibsons
Long weekend is a good oppurtunity to explore new places, or go back and revisit beloved local attractions. This time around, I […]
BESTever Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Muffin
Freshly baked breakfast muffins are always welcome on my table, and this Brown Butter Chocolate Muffin is no exception. Slightly different […]
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[VIDEO] Small Batch Corned Beef Buns (Makes 3)
I’ve always love corned beef when I was a kid (decades ago) and I still do. The only difference is that when […]
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[VIDEO] Bowen Island, BC Day Trip without a car
Short trip is a good way to unwind and relax. I am lucky to be leaving in British Columbia where short trips […]
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You Would Love To See This Ham and Egg 4 Cheese Pie On Your Table
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. This pie got you covered with layers of flaky puff pastry and overloaded filing of ham, cheese and freshly […]
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8 Ancient Grains Honey Oats Bread
Today is homemade bread day 🙂 Hey! don’t run away, making homemade bread is not as difficult as it sounds. It does […]
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[VIDEO] Explore Bowen Island: Cape Roger Curtis LightHouse
In the last few weeks, I had been sharing with you my Bowen Island adventure. This is the 3rd installment of that […]
[VIDEO] Easy Caramelized Peach
This easy Caramelized Peach is incredibly delicious for something so easy to make. If you are looking for a quick fresh dessert […]
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[VIDEO] Delicious Apple Fall Treats:
Whether we like it or not, fall is here and it is here to stay, at least for few months. Rather than […]
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[VIDEO] Explore Bowen Island: Sea Walk Trail
Lighthouse is always my favorite. If there’s any accessible trail that leads to a lighthouse, I am all for this. In our […]
Roasted Bell Pepper Hummus
Hummus is an easy dip way to make your chips, breads and veggie even more interesting and delicious. They are so easy […]
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Pear & Almond Tart
I couldn’t be more happier seeing this Almond Pear Tart on the table. It has a buttery almond tart, a nice almond […]
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[VIDEO] Delicious Fall Treats: Pumpkin French Toast, Cream Cheese Muffin & Rolls
Whether we like it or not, fall is here and it is here to stay, at least for few months. Rather than […]
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[VIDEO] Explore Bowen Island: Wild Coast Nature Reserve
We are back at Bowen Island but this time around I was with friends travelling in a car. Unlike my day trip […]
Single Serving Very Berry Explosion Oatmeal
Simple hearty oatmeal loaded with assortment of fresh Berries, easy to prepare, can be made ahead of time, good for your health […]
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[VIDEO] Easy and Summery Peach Recipe Collection
Let’s Talk About Peach I love, love, love Peach .. This is one reason I look forward to Summer, this on top […]
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[VIDEO] Mango Crisp for One
There’s no reason to skip dessert when you have this single serving Mango Crisp. Leaving alone and cooking for one sometimes tends […]
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[VIDEO] Explore Bowen Island: Kilarney Lake Loop Hiking Trail
Today we are continuing our Bowen Island trip. Last week, I shared with you my Dormant Point Hiking adventure and today, I […]
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Single Serving Blueberry Ice Cream Float
Pure Blueberry Bliss! This Blueberry Ice Cream Float is absolutely delicious, it’s super creamy and loaded with fresh sweet Blueberry and my […]
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Garden Talk (2024): Lily: Plating, Growing & Caring
All About Lily Lilies (genus Lilium) are herbaceous flowering plants native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. This diverse genus comprises 80 to […]
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Small Batch Mango Frangipane Tart
It would be a shame for me if Summer pass and I did not post any Mango recipe. I never buy a […]
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[VIDEO] Explore Bowen Island: Dormant Point Hiking Trail
I had been wanting to comeback to Bowen Island for a very long time but I never get the chance to do […]
3 Ingredients Blueberry Yogurt Swirl Popsicle
The heat is ON and so are these homemade 3 Ingredients Blueberry Yogurt Swirl Popsicle. This is a nice way to cool-off […]
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[VIDEO] Mango & Pistachio Cake
This Mango and Pistachio Butter Cake is absolutely a must item to bake during Summer. This is a delicious, soft and moist […]
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[VIDEO] Blueberry Ricotta Cheese Cake
I am still enjoying Summer, savouring the last few days remaining. We still have fresh Summer fruits including Blueberries and so today, […]
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[VIDEO] Explore Bowen Island: Artisan Village Square
If you are visiting Island, the. I recommend visit the small Artisan Village Square they have which is only few minutes away […]
[VIDEO] This is not your usual lemonade
I`ve made quite a few lemonade drinks but this one that I am sharing with you today is quite different (at least […]
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[VIDEO] Avocado Chicken Salad
If you are looking for an easy and filling salad to make, you just found it. This Avocado Chicken Salad is simple, […]
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Chocolate Zucchini Bread
Summer is still on n blasts and Zucchini is having a moment in the garden. Zucchini is one thing that I always […]
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[VIDEO] Explore Bowen Island: Artisan Eats Cafe, The BEST place to eat in Bowen Island
Bowen Island is a small Island but definitely worth a visit. I had been in this island quite a few times now […]
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[VIDEO] Very Blueberry Lemonade
Let’s make lemonade! Again 🙂 and again. I cannot have enough lemonade or any iced drinks in general when the weather gets […]
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Summer Fresh Fruit Spring Rolls
Summer Fresh Fruit Spring Rolls filled with fresh Peaches, Apples and Strawberries and bunch of greens for additional crunch. Fun, exciting, delicious […]
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[VIDEO] Sweetened Peach in Simple Sugar Syrup
It is Peach season so I am here today to share with you a very easy way to use up Peach, fresh […]
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4 Easy Popsicles to Beat the Summer Heat
We had been a blast with the Summer heat here in Vancouver, BC. Probably, I am not qualified to brag about 37C […]
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[VIDEO] Creamy Peach Milk Drink
We’re making another easy milk drink today. Something more Summer like, a Creamy Peach Milk Drink. It’s officially Summer, finally. This means […]
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Small Batch 4 Ingredients Blueberry Danish
Blueberry is one fruit that I will never complain about if I have too much of them, especially the fresh ones. Although […]
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Small Batch Strawberry Cobbler with Cornmeal Biscuit Topping
You can never go wrong with crisp and cobblers for Summer. This Strawberry Cobbler is a Summer desert bliss that I never […]
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[VIDEO] Mango Lassi with Whipped Cream Topping
Summer is always better with fresh Mango. Mango is my favorite Summer fruit, more than watermelon, more than Papaya which I also […]
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Mango Coconut Frozen Yogurt, Creamy, Smooth & Homemade. No Ice Cream Machine Needed
This Mango Coconut Frozen Yogurt is smooth, creamy and it has a nice subtle coconut flavor that really screams “Summer”. The best […]
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Cherry Butter Cake
Cherry Butter Cake
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[VIDEO] Explore Alberta: Cascade Garden
My Trip Cascade Gardens was the last stop we did for our 3 days girls hiking trip. The last day was our […]
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[VIDEO] Refreshing Green Tea Mint Limenade
We’re continuing on our cold drinks series and what better way to quench our thirst but with an ice cold Green Tea […]
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[VIDEO] Garden Talk (2024): Sweet Williams: Plating, Growing & Caring
All About Sweet Williams Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a delightful flowering plant that captures hearts with its vibrant colors and fragrant blooms. […]
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[VIDEO] Small Batch 1 Proofing Soft & Fluffy Whole Wheat Burger Buns (Makes 4 Large Buns)
Summer time, burger time! Summer brings a lot of wonderful things, outdoor activities and delicious food. Summer is a great time for […]
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[VIDEO] Explore Alberta: Lake Louise @Banff National Park
My Trip I cannot remember how many times I’ve visited Lake Louis, but one thing I remember is that every visit never […]
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[VIDEO] Cold Brew Orange Rosemary Iced Tea
Refreshing Cold Brew Orange Rosemary Iced Tea for a hot day, what could be better? Is anyone of you familiar with the […]
