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Gluten~Free Mulligatawny Turkey Meatloaf

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:48:13 +0000

You all know I’ve been investigating grocery store chain food pricing.. well wait ’til you read this: Two days ago, Superstore had SunRype Apple Juice ( 1 Liter ) on sale.. right at the front where you walk in, stacked in those BIG bins to catch your eye.. because they’re the items with a BIG […]

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Spicy Chicken Chilaquiles

Barbara Bamber — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 14:10:37 +0000

Christmas presents have long since been opened, family and friends hugged but I still feel like hiding.. heavy fur blankets pulled up to my chin, our little pup resting nearby reading and LOVING The Goldfinch.. while every other day it seems that wicked freezing wind strips our trees and leaves bare skin exposed and shivering. […]

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Just a Smidgen 2013

Barbara Bamber — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 16:33:13 +0000

In addition to the Top 10 viewed Crafts, DIY and Recipes, here are Smidge’s favorite much-loved posts from Just a Smidgen 2013! January Red Velvet Chambord Surprise ♡ Cake with Ruffled Frosting Sweetheart Rose Petal Soaps DIY Blushing Marshmallow Hearts February Spring Pastel Layer Cake SweetAmbs Brush Embroidery Cookies March Spring Festivus Spring Anenome Cupcakes […]

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California Sushi Rolls Recipe

Barbara Bamber — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 05:13:30 +0000

Snips and snails And puppy dogs’ tails And sugar and spice.. That’s what our little girl is made of! ♥ But I think they left out.. Nips and nibbles, Late night outings to the dog run, Learning to play fetch, walks breakfast, lunch and dinner time.. but best of all is cuddle time! { Bella’s […]

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Big Batch Go~To Tomato Sauce with Turkey Meatballs

Barbara Bamber — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 16:27:02 +0000

You say tomato, I say tomato.. but what do you call turkey “meat”balls? Turkey orbs? Poultry spheres? ♥ I mean.. technically there is no “meat” in these “balls”.. just turkey and some incredible flavor bestowed upon them from a substantial amount of blended up { note: blended, not pureed } herbs, arugula and seasoning! […]

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Artichokes ‘n Smoked Salmon Eggs Bennie

Barbara Bamber — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:37:30 +0000

Pretty fancy name for a thistle! Artichokes are native to the Mediterranean, so it comes as no surprise that my mother-in-law had a “no recipe” recipe for these beauties. We had a good laugh in our kitchen when she said I needed to bang the artichokes on the corner of the counter… or over a […]

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Aglio Et Olio ‘n Homemade Pasta

Barbara Bamber — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:22:58 +0000

Some of you might recognize the name on this shop in Florence. One of our most prominent food blogging friends is Chicago John and his website { filled with Italian cooking } “From the Bartolini Kitchens”. I was delighted to see this little shop with his name on it! I’ve been promising John I would […]

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Blue Dragon and a Canadian Giveaway

Barbara Bamber — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:41:30 +0000

If you’ve been here a while, you know I’m all about slow food, taking the time to enjoy the cooking or baking process.. often I’ll have music playing in the background to enhance the experience. But I’ll let you in on a secret, I, too, have those nights when it’s just crazy busy and I’d […]

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Jane’s Crunchy Pecan Salmon, Salsa Verde and a Kale Salad

Barbara Bamber — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:59:12 +0000

The Spring Festivus worked! { Even my blog seems to have imported without a hitch! } Warm temperatures have begun melting snow, streets are becoming a slushy mess.. and everyone is basking in the welcome sunshine! Not that I have anything against the color white. White is a calm, clean, warm color, one that reminds […]

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Roaring Lions Winter Ale Chili

Barbara Bamber — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 02:50:47 +0000

One of my most curious discoveries of Cross-Country Skiing was the sound your skis make behind you.. you could be convinced someone is following you. This poem sprang from that feeling of someone “lurking” behind, the lengthening shadow as it comes around and stands in front of you while you finish your route.. and the […]

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Sweet and Spicy Prawn Étouffée

Barbara Bamber — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:47:04 +0000

Christmas decorating always begins outside for our family.. Dried coppery magnolia leaves tender spruce and fir branches silver papered birch ruby shaded “faux” berries, perhaps some raw-umber cones and twigs, transforms a fall container into a wintery one. { I’ll let you in on a secret.. these little pots are available at Sobey’s.. not too […]

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My New BuyPhone 5 and MacBook Pro-se

Barbara Bamber — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 17:16:13 +0000

Smidge and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Chapter One Don’t get me wrong.. I love Apple { not “apples”, silly, “Apple” } I waited for decades years for my wireless contract with Roger’s to expire and would still have to wait TWO MORE so that I could upgrade my vintage cell phone […]

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Karista’s Roasted Pumpkin and Curried Shellfish Risotto, eh?

Barbara Bamber — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:17:58 +0000

If ya ever want ta’ visit us in Canada.. ye’ll see der’s a few accents ya’ might want ta know of. Such as the likes of: “Where’s da skillet gone to, love? What in da hell are we at here.. if I can’t find me skillet, booouy?” “I am just after tellin’ ya where it […]

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Harriet’s Veg Delight with Savory Stuffing Biscuits

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:53:52 +0000

Harriet’s back! with another of her, my, our favorite family recipes! She made this one up and laughed when I asked her to write it out for 16-year-old me because she didn’t know what to call it.. “Gran’s Veg Delight” she proclaimed.. she thought that made the dish sound pretty special! It was.. it is! You’ve probably […]

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An Autumn Tumble of Words and Recipes

Barbara Bamber — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:30:19 +0000

♥ Disclaimer: I should mention now that these poems and ramblings of mine are not always a reflection of recent occurrences in my life.. but words that arise from a feeling I “get” from the weather, the mood of the day, I guess, stray thoughts like a dog that wanders. Rest assured that I am […]

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