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Alton Brown’s Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Barbara Bamber — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 05:26:58 +0000

Despite my absolute passion for experimenting and creating new recipes, most busy work days I do tend to stick with my tried and true recipes, like these chocolate chip cookies that I’ve been making for.. maybe my entire life? { You know the one on the back of the Chipits Semisweet Chocolate Chips package with […]

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Gluten-Free Rhubarb Scones with a Pink Lemonade Glaze

Barbara Bamber — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 19:48:33 +0000

And just like that, the morning after a week confined to a rain-smothered earth.. we’re roused by the weak but determined rays of sun breaking through the cloudy morning skies. Fragrant wet grass breathes as we celebrate.. the last of the rain moving off into the distance by the cool wind’s gentle nudging of clouds. […]

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Ribbons and Roses Vegan Cookies

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 27 May 2014 05:57:51 +0000

I know you’ve seen these pretty rose cookies before.. on the wonderful new magazine, VRAI, but I wanted to add these frosted Vegan Cookies to my stash of recipes here as well. I think they’re so lovely for a spring celebration.. maybe for grad or for a bridal shower.. or a special friend’s 50th birthday.. […]

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Magnolia Rose Cupcakes { Gluten-Free }

Barbara Bamber — Thu, 22 May 2014 05:16:19 +0000

Have you heard of Songza? It’s my favorite iTunes app.. the main menu allows you to select Moods, like.. Hypnotic, Lush, Motivational, Nocturnal and Mellow just to name a few. And.. I just discovered that you can play the same tunes on your computer at http://songza.com ♥ So Mellow was the mood of the afternoon […]

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Ribbons and Roses Vegan Cookies

Barbara Bamber — Mon, 19 May 2014 15:24:41 +0000

We’re enjoying a lovely long weekend here in Canada.. which would be even lovelier if it weren’t raining and cloudy.. That reminds me of a children’s book I used to read to my students, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” where the fictitious town received their food via the weather. ♥ How about “Cloudy with […]

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Pansy Wacky Cake

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 05:02:22 +0000

Smidge: “Sorry can’t make it to the bbq, going to be in Hawaii.. jk What can I bring?? A birthday cake??” G: “A cake would be nice.” Smidge: “Any allergies, besides Gluten-Free?” G: “No Eggs! Banana! Pineapple! Almonds!” Yikes, a gluten-free cake that doesn’t use eggs? Well, Smidge is not one to back down from […]

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Dirty Chai { Espresso } Chocolate Pudding ~ Raw+Vegan

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:19:55 +0000

I felt it Sunday morning, when the clock ticked far past my usual wake up time. Rolling over I could spy the sun peering through the curtains. Opening the door for Bella, I felt a rush of warm and I could hear the celebratory song of little prairie house sparrows, black-capped and boreal chicadees and […]

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Gluten-Free + Vegan Triple Chocolate Protein Bars

Barbara Bamber — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 15:39:59 +0000

It’s hard to take risks, sticking yourself out there can be nerve wracking. My kids and their friends are looking for summer employment and, while it’s only temporary, they’d like it to be something they can add to their skill set on their resume. Ours is a boom town, which means job opportunities, but also […]

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Vegan Blueberry White Chia Pudding

Barbara Bamber — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 05:26:21 +0000

It was my turn to take Bella out to the dog run, we’d let her go on her own but she’s still small enough to squeeze through the metal fence posts and escape. As spoiled as she is at home, Bella would throw us over in a heartbeat if she caught a glimpse of a […]

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Valentine’s Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

Barbara Bamber — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 00:25:11 +0000

Let me apologize to anyone who tried to visit my blog these past few days. I bet you all thought I was busy redesigning and unveiling a new look? Sadly, this was not the case. It seems I was a wee bit overzealous with my plug-ins { they’re sort of like apps, for you non-bloggers […]

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Learning to Let Go

Barbara Bamber — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 06:11:44 +0000

Remember how I always write about “just jumping in” taking risks and trying new projects? For the past month, I’ve had this totally irrational fear of Crafting Failure I know.. completely ridiculous and in the scheme of things.. inconsequential. ♥ What I don’t get is where this mind set came from? Had I lost my […]

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Bella’s Biscuits ~ Homemade Dog Treats

Barbara Bamber — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 10:51:58 +0000

Magical dog-leash romps through frosted streets and princess crystal iced trees.. clear sailing ahead! Nothing could be more “Canadian” than a winter day like this! Thick flocked fences lined our streets that morning.. I love hoar frost! In Calgary, we often are gifted this beautiful visual experience due to warmer Chinook winds colliding with our […]

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I Heart Valentine’s Day and Some News

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:10:51 +0000

It’s no surprise to most of you that I love hearts.. { like these Blushing Marshmallow Hearts } Soon it will be Valentine’s Day.. I’ll never forget the packages of Valentine’s my students brought to Kindergarten, each one signed in pencil and stashed into their friend’s heart-shaped pouch. ♥ I wanted to look back at […]

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Hydrangea Cupcakes

Barbara Bamber — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 14:42:54 +0000

It’s Book Club night and my turn to host.. which means I get to make dessert while everyone else brings an appie.. I have wanted to make hydrangea cupcakes for months and never seemed to have the right occasion. I know.. it’s winter and these are a spring flower, but just so you know.. I […]

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Pots de Créme ‘n Brandied Black Cherry Compote with Whipped Dulce de Leche

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:38:23 +0000

I love the bright and clear contrast of Blue Willow china, did you know Blue and White is a big trend this year? This pattern has been in our family for generations and I was so pleased to borrow them from my mom to make this pretty winter vignette. Growing up, these were the dishes […]

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